30/04/2026
On Monday, April 27, 2026, Universitas Mercu Buana attended a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Film Censorship Board of the Republic of Indonesia (LSF RI) regarding the implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Ir. Andi Adriansyah, M.Eng., Rector of Universitas Mercu Buana and Dr. Naswardi, M.M., M.E., Chairman of LSF RI followed by an in-depth partnership discussion.
The collaboration focuses on strengthening the Tridharma through the integration of film literacy and self-censorship including curriculum enrichment for the faculty Communication Science, Faculty of Design and Creatvie Arts, Public Relation of UMB and Mercu TV by involving practitioners as guest lecturers, the utilization of LSF data for faculty and student research, and community service through public education. Furthermore, LSF has opened internship opportunities for students. The discussion also highlighted the legal requirements for film screenings on campus, broadcasting ethics, and the "Age-Appropriate Censorship" principle. Moving forward, both parties are committed to enhancing film literacy and bridging the gap between academia and the film industry.