Public Lecture Batch 7 – Freedom of Expression, Fighting Hoaxes and Bullying, using Digital Literacy

Depok, August 24, 2021, Universitas Gunadarma held a public lecture batch 7 with the topic of Freedom of Expression, Fighting Hoaxes and Bullying, using Digital Literacy. The lecture was broadcasted through UG TV, and it was a part of providing introduction about the campus life to the new students or PKKMB.

The public lecture was attended by Prof. Dr. E.S. Margianti, SE., MM., as the Rector of Universitas Gunadarma and Prof. Dr. Widodo Muktiyo, the Expert Staff of Minister of Communication and Mass Media in which at this event acted as the key note speaker. Prof. Dr. Widodo gave a lecture to the students about the right of expression in the digital era, and how to select between the correct information and hoaxes regarding the handling of the pandemic in Indonesia. He also asked the students to be more productive and creative in order to keep up with the technological advances. Prof. Dr. Widodo also suggested the Gen Z and Millenials to avoid the negative content and be brave to fight bullying and hoaxes spread via internet.