Unesa students launch SATU campaign to combat academic cheating

Students from Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa), organized as Tim Manjur, have launched the SATU campaign to oppose the normalization of academic cheating services, known as “joki.” The movement, titled “Cuan Dikorbankan, Integritas Dihancurkan,” aims to address the rising prevalence of students paying others to complete assignments and final projects.

According to 2026 data from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), 43 percent of respondents reported finding academic cheating practices in higher education. A preliminary survey by Tim Manjur found that 84.6 percent of students are aware of these services in their environment. Nabila Dwi Wahyu Santoso, leader of Tim Manjur, noted that social media has made these services easily accessible, leading some to view academic dishonesty as a routine solution to academic pressure.

The SATU strategy consists of four stages: Sebarkan (Spread), Ajak (Invite), Temui (Meet), and Ukuhkan (Strengthen). The group uses social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube to educate the public on cheating business models and hosts academic literacy podcasts. They also collaborate with student organizations and conduct direct socialization at other institutions, including UINSA, Unusa, and Universitas Uluwiyah Mojokerto. To date, more than 100 students have signed integrity pacts to reject academic cheating services.