UNDIP, Semarang (September 3, 2025) – As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, Universitas Diponegoro’s Faculty of Psychology held a scientific oration themed “Synergy of Family and Community in Optimizing Maritime Potential and Building Psychological, Social, and Economic Resilience.” The event took place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Prof. Darmanto Jatman Auditorium, Faculty of Psychology UNDIP. The event featured keynote speakers Kolonel Laut (P) Supriyanto, S.Psi, M.Psi., M.Tr. Opsla, CACA., CHRMP., Psikolog, a psychologist and Head of the Psychology Research and Development Subdivision at the Indonesian Navy Headquarters, and UNDIP lecturer Dr. Nailul Fauziah, S.Psi., M.Psi.
UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., attended the event; as well as Vice Rector IV Wijayanto, S.I.P., M.Si., Ph.D.; Chair of the Academic Senate Prof. Ir. Edy Rianto, M.Sc., Ph.D., I.P.U.; Chair of the Faculty of Psychology Alumni Association; founding members of the faculty’s study programs; and Mrs. Darmanto Jatman, the wife of (the late) Darmanto Jatman, emeritus professor of UNDIP’s Faculty of Psychology.
Opening the oration, Rector Prof. Suharnomo praised the faculty’s three decades of public trust. “Let us appreciate the Faculty of Psychology, which has managed to maintain the public’s trust, including that of students’ parents, to this day.”
He cautioned against complacency, citing the “Destination disease mindset, which suggests that success is not the ultimate goal. ‘Good is always the enemy of great’; therefore, we must strive to be the best. Linking the oration’s theme to UNDIP’s coastal programs in desalination, saline rice, and aquaculture as efforts to improve community resilience against floods and tidal surges. The threat is real, let’s work together to find a solution,” concluded Prof. Suharnomo.
Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, Prof. Dian Ratna Sawitri, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., said the anniversary marked three decades of the faculty’s growth and contribution to the nation. “We urge active and retired faculty to continue providing teaching ideas to strengthen students’ confidence, inclusivity, and relevance,” she stated.
“In our culture, there is the tradition of ‘ngudo roso,’ sharing what we experience. The problems of society are our problems, too. We must seek solutions together, especially for maritime communities, through UNDIP’s spirit of being noble and valuable,” she said.
In his lecture, Colonel Supriyanto presented “Fostering a Generation that Loves the Sea and Strengthening National Psychological Resilience.” He called for reviving Indonesia’s maritime spirit, noting that historically, the sea had been a source of political and economic power for kingdoms such as Sriwijaya and Majapahit.
“Today, the sea is too often seen as a barrier, not a connector. Yet it should be a foundation of our economy, society, and politics. Our seas are rich in fisheries and marine resources, a thriving maritime service industry, and a maritime culture deeply embedded in the way of life of coastal communities. However, the seas have an unpredictable side, related to weather and its management, and understanding marine ecosystems requires a calm mentality,” he explained.
Colonel Supriyanto introduced the concept of maritime psychology, which encompasses human interaction with the sea, the well-being of marine workers, and the development of naval character through the establishment of a Maritime Psychology Laboratory and coastal community programs. “Our country also has Coastal Villages to protect our shared marine heritage. These villages contribute psychologically, for example, along the coastline, there are schoolchildren, youth activities, fathers at sea, and mothers taking care of their households,” he explained.
The second speaker, Dr. Nailul Fauziah, discussed “Strengthening Roots, Guarding Waves: A Family-Based Psychosocial Resilience Model for Maritime Communities.” This theme supports Sustainable Development Goals 3, ‘Healthy and Well-Being Lives’ and 4, ‘Quality Education.’
She highlighted the disconnect between fishermen’s hard work and their modest incomes. “The income earned by fishermen who sail every night until dawn is barely enough to cover basic needs. Are they ready for global challenges? Much of their psychological energy is spent meeting basic needs, leaving little room for self-actualization,” she said.
Many coastal communities, she noted, operate with a fixed mindset centered on survival. “What we’re looking for is how to change their ‘fixed mindset’ into a ‘growth mindset’? And to build a network that can help them escape structural poverty, it requires effort, strategy, and support from the government, universities, nonprofit organizations, and all of us in coastal communities,” said Dr. Nailul.
Through this Scientific Oration, it is hoped that the UNDIP’s Faculty of Psychology will be more firmly committed to supporting the vision of “Noble and Valuable UNDIP,” especially for the people of Jawa Tengah, including those living along the Pantura coastal area. Psychology UNDIP, show your priorities! (Public Communication/ UNDIP/ Titis)
