Building the Future: UNESA Breaks Ground on New Lecture Building at Campus 5

Campus UNESA 5, October 6, 2026 — Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) officially marked a new milestone in the development of UNESA Campus 5 with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new lecture building on Tuesday (October 6, 2026). The construction is targeted for completion in March 2027 and is expected to further strengthen the campus's position as a growing center for higher education in Magetan and the surrounding areas.

The ceremony brought together UNESA Rector Prof. Dr. Nurhasan, M.Kes., Secretary of Magetan Regency Drs. Welly Kristanto, M.Si., representatives of the successful construction tender winner, lecturers, education staff, students, and invited guests.

The event began with remarks from the representative of the construction project’s successful tender winner, who expressed the commitment to carrying out the development according to the required quality, safety standards, and construction timeline.

The next remarks were delivered by UNESA Rector Prof. Dr. Nurhasan, M.Kes. He emphasized that the construction of the new lecture building is an important part of UNESA’s continuing efforts to strengthen educational facilities and create a better academic environment for students. The development is also expected to support the long-term growth of UNESA Campus 5 Magetan and expand its contribution to the surrounding community.

The event continued with remarks from Secretary of Magetan Regency Drs. Welly Kristanto, M.Si. He highlighted the importance of collaboration between UNESA and the Magetan Regency Government in strengthening human resources and supporting regional development through higher education.

The new building is expected to provide better facilities for lectures, academic discussions, collaborative learning, research, and student activities. Its development reflects UNESA’s commitment not only to physical infrastructure but also to creating an academic environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and student development.

The project also supports the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education, by providing improved learning infrastructure and greater opportunities for students to access a supportive higher education environment. At the same time, the development contributes to SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through the provision of modern educational infrastructure.

A Ceremony Filled with Meaningful Moments

The groundbreaking ceremony featured several symbolic activities. One of them was the signing of a commemorative plaque, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the development of UNESA Campus 5.

The ceremony was also accompanied by the presentation of donations to orphans, reflecting the university’s commitment to social responsibility and its connection with the surrounding community.

Another highlight was the cutting of a tumpeng, symbolizing gratitude and hopes for the smooth and successful completion of the construction project. The atmosphere became even more meaningful as university and government representatives, together with invited guests, witnessed the symbolic placement of the first stone.

The first stone-laying marked the official beginning of the physical construction of the new lecture building. For the UNESA Campus 5 community, the moment represents more than the start of a construction project, it symbolizes a shared commitment to building a stronger future for higher education in Magetan.

The groundbreaking ceremony demonstrated the importance of collaboration among UNESA, the Magetan Regency Government, construction partners, the academic community, and local society.

The development of the new lecture building is expected to become an important foundation for the next stage of UNESA Campus 5’s growth. More importantly, the project reflects a shared vision to develop a campus that is not only physically stronger but also academically excellent, socially engaged, and responsive to regional needs.

The ceremony concluded with a communal lunch, bringing together university leaders, government representatives, the construction team, lecturers, staff, students, and guests in a warm atmosphere of togetherness.

With the first stone now laid, UNESA Campus 5 has officially entered a new phase of development. The new building is expected to become a lasting investment in quality education, human resource development, and the future.

From the first stone today to new classrooms tomorrow, UNESA Campus 5 continues to build a stronger campus, stronger collaboration, and greater opportunities for the future.

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