UNISSULA Hosts Free Educational Events Open to the General Public

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) regularly hosts educational events that are open to members of the general public as part of its commitment to lifelong learning and wider access to university knowledge.

These public educational events are provided free of charge, removing financial barriers and allowing wider participation in university-based learning activities.

Free Access to Public Educational Events

UNISSULA opens selected educational events not only to enrolled students but also to members of the general public.

Participants may include:

• students from other universities;
• school students;
• teachers and educators;
• professionals;
• alumni;
• entrepreneurs;
• government representatives;
• community organisations;
• researchers; and
• other interested members of the public.

Participation in the public events presented as evidence for this initiative is free of charge.

National Seminar on Career and Entrepreneurship

In November 2025, the Faculty of Industrial Technology hosted the Katalis 3.0 Career and Entrepreneur Talk, a national seminar focusing on career development and entrepreneurship.

The seminar was held on 13 November 2025 at the Faculty of Industrial Technology auditorium.

The event addressed issues relevant to employment, entrepreneurship, professional development, and preparation for life after university.

Speakers included professionals from different backgrounds who provided participants with knowledge and practical perspectives on careers and entrepreneurship. Fakultas Teknologi Informasi

The event illustrates how UNISSULA uses its campus facilities to create learning opportunities beyond formal classroom teaching.

Studium Generale with National-Level Experts

UNISSULA also hosts Studium Generale activities that provide participants with opportunities to learn directly from national figures and experts.

One example in 2025 was the Studium Generale with the Minister of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia, held at UNISSULA on 18 December 2025.

The programme discussed the development of cooperatives, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and the role of young people in strengthening Indonesia’s cooperative sector. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Unissula

Activities of this kind enable participants to engage directly with national-level expertise and current economic and social issues.

International Conference and Global Knowledge Exchange

UNISSULA also hosts international academic events that broaden public access to knowledge and international perspectives.

The Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025) brought together international experts, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss:

• climate change;
• biodiversity;
• environmental law;
• human rights;
• environmental justice;
• sustainable resource management; and
• development sustainability.

The conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary learning and knowledge exchange on major global challenges.

Public Engineering and Sustainability Education

UNISSULA also organises educational seminars in engineering and sustainable development.

Topics include:

• sustainable construction;
• structural engineering;
• green buildings;
• technological innovation; and
• environmentally responsible development.

These activities provide participants with access to professional and academic expertise while promoting awareness of sustainability in engineering practice.

Career, Entrepreneurship and Professional Development

Public educational events at UNISSULA also cover practical lifelong-learning themes such as:

• career preparation;
• entrepreneurship;
• professional skills;
• business development;
• innovation;
• leadership; and
• workplace readiness.

These activities help members of the public and other learners gain practical knowledge that can support their personal and professional development.

Public Learning across Academic Disciplines

UNISSULA’s public educational activities are organised across multiple academic areas, including:

• engineering and technology;
• business and economics;
• law;
• health;
• education;
• sustainability;
• entrepreneurship; and
• Islamic studies.

This broad range enables the university to serve as a learning hub for different groups within society.

Free Participation

The educational events highlighted under this programme are open to the general public and provided free of charge.

Free participation supports wider inclusion by enabling people to access:

• lectures;
• professional expertise;
• academic discussions;
• seminars;
• conferences; and
• other learning opportunities

without being required to enrol in a formal university programme.

Contribution to Lifelong Learning

Public educational events extend the role of UNISSULA beyond formal degree education.

They allow individuals to continue learning throughout their lives, update their knowledge, develop professional skills, engage with experts, and better understand contemporary social, economic, technological, environmental, and health issues.

Through these events, the university creates opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge exchange between academia and society.

2025 Evidence of Public Educational Events

Examples of educational events hosted by UNISSULA during the 2025 reporting period include:

1. Katalis 3.0 Career and Entrepreneur Talk, a national seminar held at the Faculty of Industrial Technology;
2. Studium Generale with the Minister of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia;
3. Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025) on climate change, biodiversity, human rights, and sustainable resource management;
4. national engineering and sustainable-construction seminars;
5. academic and professional discussions hosted by faculties and university units; and
6. other free educational activities open to external participants and members of the public.