UNDIP, Semarang (December 3, 2025) – Universitas Diponegoro once again became a center for national dialogue through the organization of “Indonesia Punya Kamu” 2025, an inspirational forum themed Building the Future through Innovation, Energy, Finance, and Mental Health. Held at the Muladi Dome Multipurpose Hall on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the event brought together government leaders, academics, media, and young people to find common ground in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for Indonesia.
Produced by Garuda TV in collaboration with Indozone, ANTARA, and On Us Asia, the program featured a lineup of national figures, including Minister of ATR/BPN Nusron Wahid, S.S., M.Si.; Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono, B.Eng., M.M., MBA; Deputy Minister of PPPA Veronica Tan, S.T.; Chief of Presidential Staff Muhammad Qodari, S.Psi., M.A.; as well as regional leaders such as Deputy Governor of Central Java, H. Taj Yasin Maimoen and Semarang Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti, S.S., M.M. Public figure and Expert Staff to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mikha Tambayong, S.H., also offered a youth perspective on sustainable development.
Through a series of Special Dialogues, talk shows, and interactive sessions, hundreds of UNDIP students were invited to broaden their perspectives on strategic issues ranging from innovation, spatial planning, energy, food security, and mental health to financial literacy.
In his remarks, UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., expressed his appreciation to all national leaders attending and emphasized the importance of such forums for students. He encouraged participants to learn directly from the experiences of the leaders, many of whom come from modest backgrounds in Central Java. “This is a reminder that success is open to anyone, regardless of where we come from,” he said.
Prof. Suharnomo also reaffirmed UNDIP’s commitment to expanding access to education. Currently, 22% of UNDIP students are Bidikmisi/KIP-K scholarship recipients, and all students in the Jepara Marine Fisheries Technology and Business Program receive full scholarships as part of the university’s efforts to reduce extreme poverty and improve welfare in Central Java. On the same day, UNDIP also deployed the Diponegoro Disaster Assistance Response Team (D-DART) to West Sumatra to deliver aid, including water purification machines, medical services, and trauma-healing support. “Whenever a region is affected by disaster, UNDIP will be there to help,” he stressed during the opening.
In his presentation, Minister of ATR/BPN Nusron Wahid outlined Indonesia’s significant challenges in spatial governance, particularly related to the four Asta Cita agendas: food security, industrial downstreaming, housing development, and energy security. According to him, the spatial needs of these sectors often overlap and may trigger conflicts if not regulated through fair spatial planning.
He highlighted the conversion of rice fields across various regions, competition for land use for clean energy, and the high inequality of land ownership in Indonesia. “The root of 90% of our social conflicts is agrarian conflict. The state must stand on the principle of justice,” he asserted. Nusron also invited UNDIP students—particularly from Urban and Regional Planning, Geodesy, and Land Law—to take part in improving national agrarian governance. “The theme ‘Indonesia Punya Kamu’ is a call for the younger generation to get involved truly,” he said.
The next Special Dialogue, UNDIP Generation for Indonesia’s Food Security, featured Deputy Minister Sudaryono, who discussed how national development policies require cross-sector synergy and active youth participation to ensure effective implementation. Meanwhile, Deputy Governor Taj Yasin explained that food security will become a development priority for Central Java in 2026—from strengthening irrigation and food infrastructure to fertilizer subsidies and insurance for farmers experiencing crop failure. He also highlighted the use of household gardens through PKK programs and collaborations among the government, Bulog, universities, and local authorities to maintain price stability and ensure food distribution. “History shows that food security is the backbone of civilization. Young people must start seeing agriculture as a sector of the future,” he said.
Responding to a question from host Jolene, the UNDIP Rector explained the university’s contributions to strengthening food innovation. UNDIP has developed saline rice and saline tilapia for coastal areas, desalination technology, and dozens of food innovations showcased during its 68th Anniversary. Prof. Suharnomo also highlighted the success of UNDIP’s marine and fisheries program in Jepara, which has penetrated the Japanese export market. “Universities must equip students with field experience and relevant research so they are ready to contribute to national food security,” he stated.
In the session It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: Care for Your Mind, Care for Your Future, Deputy Minister of PPPA Veronica Tan encouraged students to be more honest about their mental health and to seek safe spaces to share their feelings. She noted that the challenge of the digital generation lies not only in the volume of information but also in discerning which content is healthy to consume. “Everyone has the right to express emotions without stigma,” she said.
Semarang Mayor Agustina Wilujeng added that the city government continues to strengthen literacy programs and positive expression spaces, including collaborating with UNDIP’s Faculty of Psychology to provide mental health education and support services for junior and senior high school students. Cross-institutional collaboration, she said, is key to creating a mentally friendly ecosystem.
The Your Voice Matters session with Mikha Tambayong featured an inspiring story of seizing opportunities from a young age. She emphasized that passion is not always linear and that everyone should give themselves room to grow. Mikha also highlighted the importance of positive and authentic personal branding in the digital era. “Students must dare to dream, take risks wisely, and use their university years as a foundation for growth,” she advised.
The final Special Dialogue session titled “New Energy for the Future” featured Nur Budiantoro from LPS, who explained the importance of financial literacy in risk mitigation. He reminded students to be cautious of investments offering unrealistic returns and to understand LPS’s guaranteed interest rate as a primary filter before placing funds. Budiantoro also encouraged students to become financial literacy ambassadors through research, internships, and financial education programs.
In addition to strategic discussions, the event also featured creative activities such as Anchor Hunt, Music Performances, and Faculty Battle, showcasing student collaboration across faculties. These activities reflected the creative energy of UNDIP’s young generation while strengthening inter-faculty networks.
The “Indonesia Punya Kamu” series reaffirmed UNDIP’s commitment to providing a comprehensive learning space by bringing together diverse perspectives—from development, public policy, media, mental health, and financial stability—to shape a resilient, adaptive, and future-ready generation of UNDIP students. Through the Diktisaintek Berdampak program, UNDIP continues to strengthen its role as a university that fosters public dialogue, sparks innovation, and delivers real solutions for society. The event’s digital broadcasting allows its ideas and discussions to reach a wider public. (Public Communication/UNDIP/DHW)
