Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) continues to demonstrate its commitment as a conservation-minded university by providing public access to various art and cultural facilities on campus. As a higher education institution that upholds the values of cultural preservation and development, UNNES offers opportunities for the public to visit museums, exhibition halls, and galleries that display artworks, artifacts, and historical replicas.
Historic buildings and replicas accessible to the public include the C5 Building of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Science (FISIP), which houses an educational history collection, as well as several art pavilions located at the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS). Among them are the Javanese Karawitan Music Pavilion, Balinese Karawitan Music Pavilion, Banyumasan Calung Pavilion, Gambang Semarang Pavilion, Dance Pavilion, and Performing Arts Pavilion. All of these facilities serve as spaces for learning and cultural preservation, open to students, researchers, school learners, and the general public.
The UNNES Vice Rector for General Affairs and Finance stated that providing public access is a concrete form of implementing the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi—particularly in the aspects of education, research, and community service. “We aim to make the campus an open space for the public to learn, appreciate, and interact with Indonesian art and culture. This is part of UNNES’s effort to preserve cultural heritage through an educational approach,” he said.
Through exhibitions, art performances, and public visits, the community can experience firsthand the diversity of Indonesian traditional arts. These facilities also serve as cultural laboratories that support students’ academic activities and interdisciplinary research, ranging from performing arts and history to anthropology and cultural tourism.
This open-access policy strengthens UNNES’s position as a Conservation University with an International Outlook—one that focuses not only on environmental preservation but also on the conservation of cultural values and local knowledge. By opening spaces for the public to directly engage with art and history, UNNES hopes to foster cultural appreciation, lifelong learning, and awareness of the importance of preserving the nation’s heritage.
UNNES Promotes Innovation and Education Through Art Exhibitions and Academic Visits by National Students
Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) once again demonstrates its role as a conservation-oriented university actively developing art, culture, and education. In recent months, UNNES has organized various activities involving the general public and students from different regions in Indonesia — ranging from fine arts exhibitions to academic visits by senior high school students.
One of the most notable events is the 10th Guyub Rupa Exhibition themed “Re-Planning”, held at the B9 Gallery of the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS UNNES) from May 12 to 20, 2023. The exhibition featured works by young UNNES artists through workshops, exhibition tours, cosplay performances, and The Art of Beads. The event served as a reflection on a decade of fine arts at the conservation campus while fostering collaboration between academics, artists, and the public.
🔗 Read more about the Guyub Rupa Exhibition here
In addition, UNNES also welcomed several academic visits from senior high schools across various regions. A total of 80 students from SMA Ar Rohmah Malang, 310 students from SMA Negeri 2 Mranggen, and 340 students from SMA Negeri 1 Sliyeg Indramayu visited the campus to learn more about university life at UNNES. They were warmly received by the Public Relations and Information Center teams, who presented information on admission pathways, scholarships, and the university’s flagship programs.
🔗 Read about the SMA Ar Rohmah Malang visit here
🔗 Read about the SMA N 2 Mranggen visit here
🔗 Read about the SMA N 1 Sliyeg Indramayu visit here
These visits not only introduced UNNES as a university of excellence but also played an important role in inspiring young generations to pursue higher education. Through these art and educational activities, UNNES reinforces its commitment to developing an open, creative campus focused on character building and the preservation of cultural values.
The events were also documented digitally, including video uploads on UNNES’s official Instagram account, showcasing participants’ enthusiasm as they joined the campus tours and enjoyed the educational atmosphere within the conservation environment.
