Universitas Sriwijaya actively promotes gender diversity

Universitas Sriwijaya actively promotes gender diversity by encouraging women to pursue studies in fields where they have been traditionally underrepresented, particularly in engineering and technology. In 2024, the Faculty of Engineering launched a series of initiatives to inspire and empower young women to explore STEM disciplines through mentorship, campus outreach, and social-media campaigns. These programs aim to highlight women’s potential in engineering and foster equal participation in science-based education. The Faculty of Engineering Women’s Empowerment 2024 program, featured publicly on the faculty’s Instagram page, showcases UNSRI’s efforts to create a supportive environment where female students are motivated to join and excel in technical fields. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Gender Equality and to breaking gender barriers in higher education.

Arts and heritage contribution

Contribute to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs, theatre groups, orchestras etc. either ad-hoc or as part of an ongoing program

Universitas Sriwijaya actively contributes to arts and heritage through numerous public performances at local, national, and international levels, participating in over 20 ad-hoc events annually involving its choir, theatre, dance, and music groups. A primary event is the “Disforia Cultur Festival,” organized by the UNSRI Student Executive Body (BEM) on December 6, 2024. This festival features public art performances, including dance, drama, and music, from various university and faculty student organizations.

UNSRI also collaborates with external bodies. On May 23, 2024, FISIP UNSRI co-hosted the MPR RI cultural arts performance, using art to educate youth. Internally, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) UNSRI held arts activities for Mother’s Day on December 19, 2024. On the international stage, the UNSRI Student Choir (Belisario Choir) made a significant contribution by winning gold and silver medals at the 13th Bali International Choir Festival (BICF) in July 2024.