On October 3, 2024, the Faculty of Social Sciences at UIII launched a new initiative to support student development through regular meetings between Ph.D. students and lecturers. The inaugural session featured a presentation by Pak A’an Suryana, Ph.D., titled The Decline of Islamic Religious Nationalism: State Activism and The Depoliticization of Muslims. Covering key readings, research methods, and data analysis, the session fostered insightful discussions and provided valuable guidance for student research.