SDG 4 In Number
Number of graduates
6.192
Number of students starting a degree
9.032
Number of first-generation students starting a degree
6.205
Number of students
27.604
Number of graduates who gained a qualification that entitled them to teach at primary school level
6.192
4.3.2 Public Events (Lifelong Learning)
Host educational events at university that are open to the general public.
UNS Opens Its Campus to the Public in 2025: Educational Seminars, Workshops, and Public Lectures for Lifelong Learning
Throughout 2025, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) hosted a range of educational public events at its campus facilities that were open to participants beyond the university community. These events included public lectures, educational seminars, workshops, and community learning activities involving teachers, school educators, practitioners, community representatives, government officials, and members of the general public.
By opening its academic events and learning spaces to external participants, UNS extended opportunities for knowledge exchange, continuing education, and lifelong learning beyond its enrolled students and staff. These initiatives support SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, by making educational experiences and academic expertise accessible to the wider community.
Free and Open Educational Events at UNS
In 2025, UNS faculties and university units organized educational events addressing various topics, including public health, cultural heritage, community development, arts education, and personal development. The following activities illustrate UNS’s role in hosting public educational events
1. “One Day with UNS Hospital” – Public Health Education Event (28 May 2025)
UNS Hospital, together with Communication Science students from Glass House PR Agency, organized a public health education event at the third-floor auditorium of UNS Hospital. Approximately 55 participants from the general public, students, and media attended the event.
The program featured a health seminar on diabetes, a panel discussion on the role of UNS Hospital as a teaching hospital, a hospital tour, and free health checks. Through these activities, participants gained access to health-related knowledge, information about hospital services, and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals.
This event demonstrates how UNS uses its institutional facilities and academic resources to host community educational events that extend health knowledge beyond the university.
Source: Glass House PR Agency Gelar Acara Satu Hari Bersama RS UNS
2. Workshop “Dari Tulis ke Digital: Menggali Nilai-nilai Budaya melalui Warisan Tulis” (25 June 2025)
UNS Library hosted a free educational workshop on preserving cultural values through written heritage in the Nakula Room. The event was provided free of charge and brought together 50 participants from universities, government agencies, and cultural heritage communities in Central Java and Yogyakarta.
One speaker was Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D., Head of the Center of Excellence for Javanology (PUI Javanologi) UNS. The workshop introduced participants to the importance of written cultural heritage and how digital approaches can preserve and communicate cultural knowledge.
By hosting this free public educational event at its library facilities, UNS provided a learning platform for participants from different institutions and community backgrounds to expand their knowledge of cultural preservation without financial barriers. This initiative supports SDG 4 by promoting inclusive access to educational activities and creating lifelong learning opportunities for the wider community.
3. Seminar “Sharing Hibah MBKM” (10 July 2025)
The Sociology Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNS, organized a free educational seminar in the Seminar Room of FISIP Building 1. The event was open to the public and provided free of charge, welcoming students, social activists, tourism practitioners, and other interested community members.
The seminar featured community partners Maryono from Komunitas Mardiko and Thomas A. Suroso from Pokdarwis Desa Wonorejo, who shared their experiences of campus–community collaboration through the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program.
The event gave public participants opportunities to learn about community engagement, collaborative initiatives, and the practical contributions of higher education institutions to local development. It also encouraged knowledge exchange between university representatives and community stakeholders.
By hosting this free public educational event on campus, UNS provided an inclusive learning opportunity for people beyond its academic community, without financial barriers. This initiative supports SDG 4 by expanding access to educational experiences, promoting knowledge sharing, and creating lifelong learning opportunities for the wider community.
Source: Sosiologi Bertemu Aksi Nyata: Prodi Sosiologi FISIP UNS Soroti Kolaborasi MBKM dan Masyarakat
4. National Seminar and Workshop on Creative Arts Education in the Artificial Intelligence Era (5 November 2025)
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) UNS, in collaboration with the Indonesian Art Educators Association (APSI) Solo Raya, hosted a free national seminar and workshop titled “Peluang dan Tantangan Pengembangan Proses Kreatif Edukasi Seni di Era Artificial Intelligence.” The event was held in a hybrid format at the Hall of the HB. Sutopo Building, FSRD UNS, and through Zoom, as part of the faculty’s 11th anniversary celebration. Open to the public, the event allowed participants to attend free of charge, including those joining online.
The event featured speakers from Universitas Negeri Malang, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, and UNS, including Prof. Dr. Ponimin, M.Hum.; Dr. Joko Winarko, S.Sn., M.Sn.; and Dr. Jazuli Abdin Munib, M.Hum.
The seminar and workshop addressed emerging opportunities and challenges in arts education and creative processes in the era of artificial intelligence. By bringing together art educators, practitioners, students, and other participants, the event supported professional learning and knowledge exchange in the arts education community.
By hosting this free public educational event on campus and providing online access, UNS expanded opportunities for educators, practitioners, and members of the wider community to develop their knowledge and skills without financial barriers. This initiative supports SDG 4 by promoting inclusive access to quality educational activities and creating lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Source: FSRD UNS Gandeng APSI Solo Raya Gelar Seminar Nasional dan Workshop
5. Public Lecture “Mengenali Sistem Inner Power Tubuh untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Daya Pikir & Karakter Diri (Recognizing the Body’s Inner Power System to Enhance the Quality of Thinking Power and Self-Character)” (4 December 2025)
The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture (FP) UNS, in collaboration with Cosmic Link and LP2SDM RTD-CL, hosted a free public lecture titled “Mengenali Sistem Inner Power Tubuh untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Daya Pikir & Karakter Diri” at the Faculty of Agriculture Hall, UNS. The event was open to the general public and free of charge, welcoming students, educators from within and outside UNS, and other interested community members.
The lecture addressed self-development, thinking skills, and character building, providing participants with opportunities to gain knowledge and engage in educational discussions on personal development.
By hosting this free public educational event on campus, UNS extended access to educational activities beyond its university community without financial barriers. The event supported knowledge sharing and continuing learning among participants from different backgrounds. This initiative contributes to SDG 4 by promoting inclusive access to educational opportunities and supporting lifelong learning for the wider community.
Additional Public Educational Outreach
In addition to events held at UNS facilities, the university also supported educational activities outside the campus that extended learning opportunities to the wider community.
Art Educare #15 “Feel the Same” – International Art Exhibition (23–27 May 2025)
The Art Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) UNS, organized the international art exhibition Art Educare #15 at Taman Budaya Jawa Tengah, Surakarta. The event featured paintings, sculptures, batik, textiles, and interactive installations by artists from Indonesia and abroad.
The program also included ArtEduTalk, a discussion involving representatives from Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, as well as Fun Embroidery, an embroidery workshop open to the public. Pre-event activities included batik workshops at SMA Batik 1 Surakarta and MAN 1 Surakarta.
The organizers confirmed that the entire series was open to the public free of charge. Through this initiative, UNS extended arts education and cultural learning opportunities beyond its campus.
Although held outside the university, Art Educare #15 demonstrates UNS’s broader commitment to making educational and cultural events accessible to the public.
Source: UNS Gelar Pameran Seni Rupa Internasional Art Educare #15
Contribution to SDG 4: Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Lifelong Learning
Through its public lectures, educational seminars, workshops, and community learning events in 2025, UNS extended educational opportunities beyond its formal academic community. These events enabled teachers, practitioners, community representatives, and members of the general public to engage with academic knowledge, learn from experts, and exchange experiences across different fields.
By hosting free public educational events on campus and opening them to the general public, UNS made academic knowledge and learning experiences more accessible to people outside the university community. These activities provided opportunities for continuing education, professional development, and community-based learning without financial barriers.
Through these initiatives, UNS contributes to SDG 4 by promoting inclusive and equitable access to quality education and expanding lifelong learning opportunities for all. Its role as a center for public learning and knowledge exchange demonstrates how a university can extend the benefits of higher education beyond its enrolled students and staff to the wider community.
Sources
- UNS – Art Educare #15 international art exhibition (23–27 May 2025)
- UNS – One Day with UNS Hospital (28 May 2025)
- UPT Perpustakaan UNS – Workshop “Dari Tulis ke Digital” (25 June 2025)
- FISIP UNS – Seminar “Sharing Hibah MBKM” (10 July 2025)
- UNS – FSRD UNS & APSI Solo Raya National Seminar and Workshop (5 November 2025)
- FP UNS – Public lecture “Inner Power” (4 December 2025)