Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) continues to reinforce its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through targeted recruitment strategies and affirmative scholarship programs for underrepresented groups. These initiatives form part of UNNES’s broader institutional mission to ensure equitable access to education and employment opportunities for all.
Inclusive Recruitment for Staff and Faculty
CPNS at UNNES, Source: Kabupaten Karanganyar Official Instagram Account
For staff and faculty recruitment, UNNES adheres to Regulation Number 6748/UN37/KP/2018, which mandates the inclusion of specific quota formations for persons with disabilities in civil service recruitment (CPNS). The policy guarantees fair representation by ensuring that selection processes are accessible and free from discrimination.
This regulation aligns with Indonesia’s national policy on equitable employment access for people with disabilities, eliminating unnecessary physical requirements and providing inclusive recruitment infrastructure, such as accessible venues, digital platforms, and accommodations during testing and selection. Through this policy, UNNES demonstrates its dedication to creating a workplace that values capability over limitation and celebrates diversity as a source of institutional strength.
Scholarships Supporting Underrepresented and Affirmative Groups
A Student Who Received Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah, Source: Metro Jambi
In addition to inclusive hiring, UNNES also implements targeted scholarship schemes to widen access to higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds. The university offers several major programs under its Scholarship Directorate, including:
- Scholarships for Students with Disabilities – supporting accessibility and equal opportunities in higher education.
- Affirmation Scholarships – provided for students from ethnic minority groups and those originating from Indonesia’s underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions (3T areas).
- KIP-Kuliah Scholarship – aimed at economically disadvantaged students across Indonesia, offering full tuition coverage and living cost support.
These initiatives collectively affirm UNNES’s vision of promoting education as a right for all, regardless of background, physical ability, or economic condition. More details about the available scholarships can be found on the university’s official page and official Instagram @beasiswaunnes.
Commitment to Equitable Access and Sustainable Development
By integrating inclusive recruitment and scholarship mechanisms, UNNES actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
“These policies and programs are a reflection of UNNES’s ongoing effort to ensure that every individual regardless of background or ability has the opportunity to contribute and succeed within the academic community,” said the Rector of UNNES.
With its strong commitment to equality and inclusion, UNNES continues to serve as a model for Indonesian higher education institutions striving to advance social justice, accessibility, and sustainable development.
