41 Student Teams in Magetan Compete in Civic and Political Knowledge Quiz, A Collaboration Between UNESA and the Magetan Regency Government

Campus UNESA 5, 30th November 2025 — A total of 41 student teams from senior high schools, vocational schools, and Islamic senior high schools across Magetan Regency took part in the Civic and Political Knowledge Quiz Competition, an event designed to strengthen political literacy, national awareness, and students’ academic competencies. The program was organized through a collaboration between the Magetan Agency for National and Political Unity (Bakesbangpol) and the State University of Surabaya (UNESA) with support from the Regional Education Office (Cabdin Dik) and Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The participants consisted of 14 teams from senior high schools, 18 from vocational schools, and 9 from Islamic senior high schools, making a total of 41 competing teams. The competition awarded winners in six categories.

Support from Bakesbangpol and the Education Office

The Head of Bakesbangpol emphasized that this competition reflects the Magetan Government’s strong commitment to improving the quality of human resources. After many years of conducting political socialization activities, this year’s program was developed into a more engaging format through a quiz competition.

The Regional Education Office also highlighted that the competition motivates students to showcase their best abilities while helping schools demonstrate their excellence. The event aims to broaden students’ civic knowledge and strengthen their national insight.

UNESA as an Educational Partner

Prof. Dr. Sarmini, M.Hum, Director of Campus UNESA 5, bringing greetings from the UNESA Rector, Prof. Dr. Nurhasan., M.Kes., introduced the university’s profile, highlighting that UNESA currently has over 70,000 students, 200 study programs, and was awarded 1st Place in the 2024 Key Performance Indicators (IKU). UNESA also shared various academic opportunities available to Magetan students, such as Double Degree programs and University scholarships .

Students were encouraged to prepare strong English proficiency, portfolios, leadership experiences (OSIS), and participation in national and international competitions, especially with the upcoming launch of UNESA’s International Class next year. In addition, all participants will receive an official certificate that can be used as a portfolio for university admissions.

Message from the Regent of Magetan

In a virtual address, the Regent of Magetan, Hj. Nanik Endang Rusminarti, M.Pd., expressed that this competition is essential for enhancing students’ academic performance, teamwork, motivation, and civic awareness. The regional government hopes that the collaboration between Bakesbangpol and UNESA, will continue to nurture Magetan’s young generation to become knowledgeable, competitive, and nationally conscious.

A Platform to Build Character and Knowledge

Beyond being a competition, the event serves as a platform for character building, encouraging students to understand political dynamics, governance, and democratic values. Participants were urged to make the most of the opportunity and give their best performance.

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