The Communication Studies Program at Unisa Yogyakarta Hosts a Visit from LKBN Antara

The Communication Studies Program at Aisyiyah University of Yogyakarta (Unisa Yogyakarta) hosted a visit from the Yogyakarta Bureau of the National News Agency (LKBN) Antara during the Antara Sharing Session #2 at the Communication Studies Laboratory on Thursday (October 30, 2025). The event was attended by Communication Studies students from various graduating classes.

The Head of the Antara Yogyakarta Bureau, Nur Istibsaroh, noted that this event was part of the series of activities commemorating Antara’s 86th anniversary. Since its establishment on December 13, 1937, Antara has remained a national news agency consistently providing and distributing information to the public and various media outlets across Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Communication Studies Program at Unisa Yogyakarta, Hari Akbar Sugiantoro, M.A., expressed his gratitude for Antara’s visit to the Communication Studies program. He explained that his department had previously been actively inviting practitioners to provide students with hands-on learning about the world of communication, including the field of journalism.

“One of the modules offered by the Communication Studies program at UNISA is Digital Media and Journalism, so this visit is perfectly timed. We are very grateful that Antara has chosen to visit us,” said Hari Akbar in his opening remarks.

Lecture by Journalism and Photography Practitioners at the UNISA Communication Studies Program

The Communication Studies Program at Aisyiyah University of Yogyakarta (Unisa Yogyakarta) hosted a visit from the Yogyakarta Regional Office of the National News Agency (LKBN) Antara as part of the Antara Sharing Session #2 at the Communication Studies Laboratory on Thursday (October 30, 2025). The event was attended by Communication Studies students from various graduating classes.

The Head of the Antara Yogyakarta Office, Nur Istibsaroh, noted that this event was part of a series of activities commemorating Antara’s 86th anniversary. Since its establishment on December 13, 1937, Antara has remained a national news agency that consistently provides and distributes information to the public and various media outlets throughout Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Communication Studies Program at UNISA Yogyakarta, Hari Akbar Sugiantoro, M.A., expressed his gratitude for Antara’s visit to the Communication Studies Program. He explained that his department had previously been actively inviting practitioners to provide hands-on learning to students about the world of communication, including the field of journalism.

“One of the modules offered by the Communication Studies Program at UNISA is Digital Media and Journalism, so this visit is very timely. We are very grateful that Antara has chosen to visit us,” said Hari Akbar in his opening remarks.

Lecture by Journalism and Photography Practitioners at the UNISA Communication Studies Program

After Lukman, it was Andreas Fitri Atmoko’s turn to share his experiences in the world of photojournalism. He explained that photojournalism is not merely about presenting beautiful photos, but also about conveying powerful messages and stories that the public needs to know. News photos, he said, serve as a form of historical documentation for the future.

“If there are no photos today, there will be no history tomorrow,” said Andreas.

For him, photos are often capable of conveying a deeper message than words. He emphasized that while journalists communicate through writing, photographers communicate through visuals. A photojournalist must be able to transform on-site conditions, situations, lighting, and moments into a compelling story for the audience.