Beyond The Borders: Raden Roro Nola Amalia ‘s Achievement at International Communication Conference

Her heart was beating faster than usual, her voice a low rumble of honest nervousness. Now, she was faced with dozens of unfamiliar faces from different countries displayed on her laptop screen. However, behind her nervousness was a fire of enthusiasm and a sense of pride that radiated from her face.

She is Raden Roro Nola Amalia Wijayanti or often called Nola, a student of the Communication Science Study Program at Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta, who won the 1st Winner Best Paper and 3rd Best Presenting in the 6th Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC) 2025.

Together with two colleagues, Abdul Khalim Mubaroq and Sarere Safitri, Nola represented UNISA in an international scientific forum that was held in a hybrid manner, and was attended by various universities within the scope of PTMA (Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Universities) from within the country and abroad.

“I have mixed feelings, between nervousness and enthusiasm. The JCC seminar is a very prestigious international event. But the strongest feeling is gratitude for being able to share research results with such a diverse audience,” said Nola, Monday (5/5/2025).

In her presentation, Nola discussed the image of Muhammadiyah in the issue of accepting mining concessions on social media. Her research highlighted how narratives and public opinion are formed in the digital realm, when one of the largest Islamic organizations in Indonesia is involved in natural resource issues.

Media analysis combined with the sensitivity of religious imagery, made Nola’s presentation very relevant, critical and sharp, so that it was able to attract the attention of the participants as well as the examiners.

“In my opinion, the most proud thing is to be able to bring the good name of Muhammadiyah in the international academic realm. I feel that this small contribution is part of the big narrative of Muhammadiyah’s intellectual da’wah,” she said.

JCC itself is an academic forum that is held annually. This conference is a competitive space for students, lecturers, and researchers from various parts of the world to voice their thoughts.

Nola and her team’s achievements are proof that the academic quality of UNISA Yogyakarta students is worthy of international recognition.

“This award is proof for me that the younger generation can play an active role in formulating and voicing ideas that have an impact,” Nola concluded, with a warm smile and undimmed enthusiasm.