UNISA Students Take Anti-Online Gambling Campaign Beyond the Classroom at Antariksa 2026 Summit

The fight against online gambling cannot rely solely on law enforcement; public awareness must also be cultivated from an early age. This message formed the central theme of the Antariksa 2026 summit, following a series of roadshows to 16 schools, educational drives in three villages, and a social movement at Yogyakarta’s Titik Nol Kilometer by students of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta. The seminar and awarding session, themed ’Anti-Addiction Strategy and Digital Literacy to Break the Chain of Online Gambling’, was part of the broader Antariksa campaign titled #StopClicking StarLiving, which aims to raise awareness among the younger generation to avoid falling into digital gambling traps. Anwar Annas Rifai, Chairperson of Antariksa 2026, stated that the event is not merely an annual student agenda but a platform for creating works, collaboration, and educational movements that deliver real impact to society. ‘Antariksa is not just an annual event; for us, it is a work of creation, innovation, collaboration, and education, especially for communication students,’ he said during the summit at the UNISA Yogyakarta building on Thursday (9/7/2026). Anwar noted that the theme of online gambling was raised again because it remains a serious threat with wide-ranging consequences. He reported that this year’s campaign successfully reached approximately 2,500 students through roadshows across 16 schools in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Additionally, the committee conducted public education in three villages and held a social movement at Yogyakarta’s Titik Nol Kilometer, which drew the attention of both local and international tourists. ‘We remain concerned about the significant negative impacts of online gambling, whether psychological, economic, or social,’ he said. Meanwhile, Dr. M. Ali Imron, M.Fis., Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and International Affairs at UNISA Yogyakarta, assessed that Antariksa’s consistent focus on the issue of online gambling demonstrates students’ concern for societal problems. He appreciated the students’ efforts to continuously alert the public to the dangers of becoming entangled in online gambling. ‘This Antariksa activity is a continuation from last year to awaken our generation to the dangers of online gambling through this approach,’ he said. Ali Imron emphasised that students have a responsibility to bring knowledge into real life. ‘As the young generation of Ahmad Dahlan, knowledge must not only reside in the heart but must be implemented. Therefore, if there are policy irregularities or social problems, students should be the first to raise awareness,’ he stated.