Summer Course
Summer Course 2026
Human Rights and Democracy in the Digital Era
27 July - 10 August 2026
Bandung, Sumedang, and Jakarta, Indonesia
The Faculty of Law, Universitas Padjadjaran invites students from Indonesia and abroad to join the FH Unpad Summer Course 2026: Human Rights and Democracy in the Digital Era.
This programme examines how human rights and democracy are being reshaped by digital platforms, algorithms, artificial intelligence, disinformation, data governance, migration, and global inequality. It also reflects on the continuing relevance of the Bandung Spirit in responding to contemporary challenges faced by younger generations.
The Summer Course combines academic lectures, international co-teaching, cultural field visits, institutional engagement, student colloquium, and a Model Asian-African Conference at the historic Gedung Asia Afrika, Bandung.
Programme Theme
For many young people today, democracy is experienced through constitutions, parliaments, and courts, as well as through digital platforms, algorithms, and online networks.
Digital spaces now shape political participation, civic identity, public debate, social conflict, and access to information. At the same time, digital technologies can deepen disinformation, polarisation, online harassment, surveillance, and public distrust.
This Summer Course invites participants to critically explore these tensions through human rights, constitutionalism, democracy, and Global South perspectives.
Core Courses
Bandung, Decolonisation, and the Future of Human Rights
Democracy on Social Media: Speech, Disinformation, and Democratic Resilience
Equal E-Participation in Decision-Making Processes
Migration, Refugees, Statelessness, and Youth Mobility
Algorithm, Data Protection, AI, and Responsibility of Digital Platforms
Programme Highlights
International Academic Lectures: Participants will learn from Indonesian and international scholars working on human rights, democracy, digital governance, migration, artificial intelligence, and platform responsibility.
Cultural Field Visit: The programme includes a cultural field visit, featuring Sundanese cultural dialogue and local cultural activities.
Human Rights and Media Engagement in Bandung: Participants will join discussions with media and civil society institutions in Bandung, including sessions related to journalism, public discourse, and human rights advocacy.
Institutional Engagement in Jakarta: The programme includes institutional engagement with relevant national and regional institutions in Jakarta, offering participants direct exposure to diplomacy, governance, and regional cooperation.
Model Asian-African Conference: As the culminating activity, participants will take part in a Model Asian-African Conference at Gedung Asia Afrika, Bandung, reflecting on solidarity, decolonization, and contemporary human rights challenges.
Student Colloquium: Participants will present short academic reflections and exchange ideas with fellow students from different countries and disciplinary backgrounds.
Who Can Apply?
This programme is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in the following fields:
Applicants should be able to participate in academic discussions in English and attend the full programme from 27 July to 10 August 2026.
Programme Schedule
Registration Information
Facilities
The programme fee includes:
Academic sessions
Field visits
Programme materials
Meals during programme activities
Selected accommodation support for international participants
Certificate of participation
Required Documents
Student Number
Letter of Acceptance as the student at home university/ equal document
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the online registration form and submit the required documents.
Required documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation Letter, maximum 500 words
The motivation letter should briefly explain the applicant's academic interest, reason for applying, and expected contribution to the Summer Course.
Registration Deadline: 18 June 2026
Announcement: 20 June 2026
Apply here: [bit.ly/SummerCourseFH]
Contact
For further information, please contact:
The Committee of Summer Course
Faculty of Law, Universitas Padjadjaran
Email: [email protected]
