In the Social Welfare Study Program of FISIP UMM, students are not only active in academic activities, but also have a variety of non-academic activities that are rich in experience. These activities aim to develop soft skills, expand networks, and deepen understanding of social issues through a more personal and direct approach. Some of the non-academic activities that our students participate in include :

1. International Guest Lecture

This activity invites speakers from abroad, such as academics, practitioners, or experts in the field of social welfare, to share their knowledge and experience. The objectives are to (1) provide a global perspective on social welfare issues, such as poverty, public health, migration, and child protection, (2) help students understand social welfare practices in various countries, including innovative approaches that can be adopted in Indonesia, and (3) improve students' English language skills and introduce them to international academic culture.

 International Guest Lecture 2022              International Guest Lecture 2023     International Guest Lecture 2024        

2. National Guest Lecture

In this activity, resource persons from within the country who have expertise in the field of social welfare are invited to give lectures. The speakers are usually academics from leading universities in Indonesia. Not only that, there are also practitioners from government agencies, such as the Ministry of Social Affairs or the Social Service and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or communities that focus on social issues. The objectives of this activity are: (1) to explore local issues in the context of social welfare, such as unemployment, social inequality, and community empowerment and (2) to provide an understanding of social policies and programs implemented in Indonesia.

National Guest Lecture 2022                       National Guest Lecture 2023                National Guest Lecture 2024

3. Practitioner Lecture

This activity presents practitioners who are actively working in the field, such as social workers, welfare program managers, or social counselors. The focus is on sharing first-hand experiences related to strategies and challenges in implementing social welfare programs. Case studies from their work experience, such as in dealing with street children, victims of violence, or social disasters. As well as providing career tips and student readiness to work in the social welfare sector after graduation. The advantages of this activity are: (1) connecting the theory learned in class with real practice in the field, and (2) motivating students with success stories and inspiration from practitioners.

4. Inaugural Lecture 

The Inaugural Lecture is an important moment to introduce new students to study programs, including Social Welfare (Kesos) at FISIP UMM. An explanation of Social Welfare usually includes organized efforts to improve the quality of life of individuals, groups, and communities through social programs, policies, and services. The main focus is on helping vulnerable people, such as children, the elderly, people with disabilities, or the poor, to live a better life.

Inaugural Lecture 2022                  Inaugural Lecture 2023                   Inaugural Lecture 2024 

These activities aim to broaden students' horizons, equip them with professional skills, and prepare them to become competent and competitive social workers. With these various non-academic activities, UMM Social Welfare Study Program students not only grow into competent social workers, but also individuals who are empathetic, caring, and ready to make a real contribution to society.