Related to SDGs
Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) held the main ceremony of its 61st anniversary on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Prof. Wuryanto Auditorium, Sekaran Campus, Semarang. The event served as an important milestone to strengthen UNNES’s role in education, research, innovation, and sustainable conservation.
During the ceremony, UNNES awarded the Conservation Honor, Upakarti Dharmakarya Pranata Bhuana, to the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Ir. Rachmat Pambudy, M.S. The award was presented in recognition of his contributions to advancing sustainable development in Indonesia.
With the theme “UNNES Moves, Impacts!”, the anniversary highlighted UNNES’s commitment as a conservation-oriented university that continues to contribute to society and national development.
The Rector of UNNES, Prof. Dr. S. Martono, M.Si., emphasized the university’s mission to provide solutions to national challenges. “UNNES must continue to contribute through education, research, innovation, and conservation to deliver real impact to society,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Minister of National Development Planning highlighted the crucial role of higher education institutions in national development. “Universities must serve as a compass for sustainable development and contribute to achieving Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045,” he said.
In addition to the award presentation, the event also included the signing of a cooperation agreement between UNNES and the Ministry of National Development Planning, strengthening collaboration in research, policy development, and national progress.
Through its 61st anniversary, UNNES reaffirmed its commitment to continuously move forward and create meaningful impact as a globally competitive conservation university.
This activity supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
