Unpad Suspends Professor Allegedly Requesting Bikini Photos from Female Student
Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) has temporarily suspended a lecturer suspected of involvement in a sexual violence case within the campus environment. Unpad Rector Prof Arief Sjamsulaksan Kartasasmita affirmed that the university does not tolerate any form of sexual violence and will follow up on every report seriously in accordance with applicable provisions.
“After receiving the complete report, on the same day Unpad immediately took firm action by suspending. Unpad will consistently carry out the process of proof and enforcement of violence in accordance with legislation, and prioritise the interests and safety of the victim,” said Arief, quoted by Antara on Friday (17/4/2026).
He stated that the suspension of the professor in question was carried out after the campus received a complete report regarding the alleged sexual violence case involving one of the professors.
Formation of Investigation Team
In addition to suspending the lecturer, Unpad has also formed an investigation team to conduct an objective and comprehensive review, involving the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS) and elements of the Faculty Senate.
He said the campus remains cautious in the proof process to avoid erroneous decisions, although bias remains towards the victim.
He emphasised that if violations are proven during the investigation process, Unpad will impose sanctions in accordance with regulations and applicable legislation.
“Unpad will always pay close attention to the proof procedure carefully through the available mechanisms to avoid erroneous decisions, although Unpad’s point of bias is towards the victim,” he stressed.
Unpad assures that the handling of violence is not only carried out in this case, but also as part of comprehensive efforts to create a safe and conducive campus environment.
The campus also invites the entire community, including the academic community, to support efforts to prevent and handle violence in the higher education environment.
The alleged sexual violence case went viral on the social media platform X. IY, the professor from Unpad’s Faculty of Nursing (FKep), is suspected of asking a foreign exchange student to send photos while wearing a bikini.