Semarang, November 2023 – International Relations Universitas Diponegoro Laboratory (IRUDLab), a research and study development laboratory under the Department of International Relations UNDIP, organized a series of academic activities throughout November 2023. These programs, consisting of the IRUD Research Fest and IRUDLab Talks, provided a platform for students to present their research and engaged the academic community in critical discussions on global issues with both national and international scholars.
The first activity was IRUD Research Fest #1, held on Saturday, 11 November 2023 in Rooms B302 and B303, FISIP UNDIP, conducted in a hybrid format via Zoom Meeting. The Research Fest featured research presentations from groups of UNDIP International Relations students enrolled in the International Relations Research Methods course. The clusters covered a wide range of topics, including maritime crime & security, international law & war crime, psychology crime, gender in IR, diplomacy, globalization & environment, international politics & security, foreign policy analysis, transnational organized crimes, and human rights in IR. The event served as an important platform for students to practice their academic skills while strengthening the research culture within the Department of International Relations UNDIP.
The second program was IRUDLab Talks #2, held on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at the Diplomacy Lab, FISIP UNDIP, and also accessible through Zoom Meeting. The discussion featured Mr. Hadje Sadje from the Center for Palestine Studies – SOAS University of London, moderated by Palupi Anggraheni, S.IP., M.A., lecturer in International Relations at UNDIP. This session focused on contemporary issues in the Middle East and the Islamic world, offering students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of regional political dynamics from the perspective of an international scholar.
The third activity was IRUDLab Talks #3, conducted on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at the Diplomacy Laboratory, FISIP UNDIP, in a hybrid format with Zoom participation. The discussion featured Ms. Mai Anwar, Ph.D., graduate of Leiden University, with Palupi Anggraheni, S.IP., M.A. as moderator. The session addressed the impacts of Middle Eastern issues on European Muslim communities and the growing Islamophobia, particularly in the context of the Israel–Palestine conflict after the October 7 events. The discussion was highly interactive, providing a critical space for reflection on the interconnection between Middle Eastern politics and broader global socio-political developments.
Through these three separate academic activities, IRUDLab reaffirmed its consistency as an active, critical, and inclusive research hub. These programs not only strengthened the academic tradition within the Department of International Relations UNDIP but also expanded opportunities for students to engage in dialogue with scholars and researchers from diverse backgrounds.
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