Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to promoting inclusive public access to its university buildings and facilities by utilizing its institutional infrastructure as accessible spaces for education, cultural engagement, historical learning, and public knowledge sharing. The university supports opportunities for the wider community, including individuals outside its academic environment, to access selected educational facilities, library resources, and exhibition spaces for learning and cultural enrichment.

Through public access arrangements and the utilization of university buildings for educational and cultural activities, UNP extends the function of its infrastructure beyond conventional teaching and administrative purposes. These initiatives facilitate access to educational resources, historical collections, and cultural heritage, while strengthening community engagement, public learning opportunities, and appreciation of local history and culture.

The following evidence demonstrates UNP's efforts to facilitate public access to university facilities and buildings through its public library access policy and the organization of historical and cultural exhibitions.

1. Public Access Policy for Library Services 2025
2. News: FIS UNP Gelar Pameran Sejarah Publik, Hadirkan Koleksi Kehidupan Tempo Dulu

The Faculty of Social Sciences (FIS), Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), organized a Public His

tory Exhibition on 9–10 December 2025, held on the first floor of the FIS Laboratory Building. The exhibition was designed as an educational and cultural activity open to the general public, providing opportunities for visitors both within and outside the university community to access the exhibition space and explore historical collections.

The exhibition showcased a variety of historical and cultural objects representing everyday life in previous generations, including historical photographs, vintage vehicles, traditional games, household utensils, oil stoves, and typewriters. By opening the exhibition to public visitors, UNP utilized its university building as an accessible educational and cultural space where the wider community could explore historical objects, gain knowledge of local social history, and appreciate the cultural heritage of previous generations.

This initiative demonstrates UNP's efforts to extend the public use of university facilities beyond conventional academic activities by providing access to historical exhibitions and educational resources. It also supports public engagement, historical awareness, cultural heritage appreciation, and the dissemination of knowledge to the wider community. Through this activity, UNP contributes to public access to university buildings, open-access historical exhibitions, accessible cultural resources, public educational facilities, and cultural heritage preservation.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to promoting public access to museums, galleries, exhibition spaces, and works of art and cultural artefacts through various educational, artistic, and cultural initiatives. The university facilitates opportunities for the wider community, including visitors from outside the university, to access and appreciate artistic exhibitions, historical collections, and cultural displays hosted within its academic environment. These initiatives support inclusive access to cultural resources, public engagement, community participation, and the preservation and appreciation of cultural heritage. In 2025, UNP demonstrated this commitment through several public exhibition activities, including the Photography Gallery Exhibition, the Honestus Art Exhibition, and the GLAM Exhibition, which provided platforms for the public to explore artistic works, creative expressions, and cultural and educational collections.

Supporting evidence:

1. The 4th Photography Gallery Exhibition of the Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Padang

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), through the Faculty of Education (FIP), provided public access to an accessible university exhibition space through the 4th Photography Gallery Exhibition, held on 11-13 June 2025 at the PKM Hall and FIP Building. The exhibition was open to the public, enabling university members and visitors from the wider community to freely access, explore, and appreciate photographic artworks. Featuring visual representations of the relationship between nature and human life, the exhibition promoted public engagement with artistic works, cultural expression, and visual heritage. A total of 901 visitors attended the exhibition, demonstrating substantial community participation and the use of UNP's exhibition facilities as accessible spaces for public cultural engagement. Through this initiative, UNP strengthened opportunities for the wider community to access and appreciate university-based artistic collections and exhibitions.

1. Honestus Art Exhibition at the Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), through the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), facilitated public access to visual art exhibitions and artistic collections through the Honestus Art Exhibition, held on 2–4 June 2025 at the Mursal Esten Theatre. The exhibition was open to the public, providing opportunities for university members, external artists, cultural practitioners, and visitors from the wider community to access and appreciate diverse works of art. Featuring artworks created by students and artists from various provinces across Indonesia, the exhibition encouraged public engagement, cultural exchange, and appreciation of artistic diversity. The programme was complemented by art discussions, workshops, live mural activities, and an art and culinary market, creating an inclusive platform for community participation and access to creative and cultural activities. By involving artists and participants beyond the university, UNP expanded public opportunities to experience and appreciate visual artworks within its exhibition facilities.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to providing and maintaining accessible green open spaces within its campus environment as part of its sustainable campus development strategy. These spaces include landscaped gardens, tree-lined areas, vegetated open spaces, campus lawns, and other outdoor green areas that contribute to a healthy, comfortable, and environmentally sustainable campus environment. UNP provides free and open access to these green spaces for members of the university community, external visitors, and the wider public, allowing people to enjoy and benefit from natural environments without entrance fees.

These publicly accessible green spaces serve important environmental and social functions by providing areas for relaxation, recreation, outdoor activities, and social interaction. The presence of trees and vegetation contributes to improving local environmental quality, providing natural shade, enhancing urban greenery, and supporting a more comfortable and inclusive public environment. Through the provision and maintenance of these shared green areas, UNP promotes equitable access to nature and strengthens the role of university campuses as accessible green spaces that provide benefits beyond the academic community.

This initiative directly supports Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): Sustainable Cities and Communities, which emphasizes universal access to safe, inclusive, accessible, and green public spaces. By making its green open spaces freely accessible to the public, UNP contributes to the development of inclusive and sustainable environments, enhances the availability of shared green spaces, and promotes community well-being through accessible outdoor environments. This commitment reflects UNP's role in supporting sustainable urban development and ensuring that green spaces function as shared environmental and social assets for the wider community

In 2025, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) actively contributed to the promotion of local arts and the preservation of cultural heritage through public performances, literary activities, and cultural festivals. These activities provided opportunities for university students and arts groups to showcase their artistic talents, promote Indonesian cultural traditions, and engage with the wider community.

Evidence of UNP's contribution includes the following activities:

1. Siti Nurbaya and Cap Go Meh Festival 2025:

The UNP Student Arts Unit (UK-Kes UNP) participated in the festival in Padang, presenting artistic and cultural performances, including traditional dance, poetry reading, and Randai. This activity demonstrates UNP's direct contribution to local arts and cultural heritage.

1. Sabang Merauke Performance 2025:

UNP students from the Drama, Dance, and Music Education programme (Sendratasik) participated as dancers in the Sabang Merauke performance, showcasing Indonesia's diverse cultural heritage through performing arts.

1. Mursal Esten Literary Festival X 2025:

UNP organized the literary festival, featuring poetry reading and monologue activities that supported literary appreciation and provided opportunities for artistic expression and public engagement.

These activities demonstrate UNP's ongoing commitment to supporting artistic expression, promoting local cultural traditions, preserving Indonesia's cultural heritage, and expanding opportunities for public engagement with the arts. The activities also highlight the university's role in connecting higher education with the local community through cultural and artistic initiatives.

1. Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP): Initiatives to Record and Preserve Intangible Cultural Heritage

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding, documenting, and promoting intangible cultural heritage through community-based cultural preservation projects, digital innovation, and the revitalization of traditional practices throughout 2025. These initiatives focus on preserving local wisdom, maintaining ancestral customs, promoting regional performing arts, and strengthening the transmission of cultural knowledge across generations. Through collaboration with local communities, government institutions, and cultural practitioners, UNP integrates academic expertise, technological innovation, and community participation to support the continuity of Indonesia's diverse cultural heritage.

1. Digital Preservation of Siguntur Cultural Wisdom through SINAR and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

On 14–15 August 2025, UNP implemented a community engagement initiative in Nagari Siguntur, Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatra, through the Study Program and Village Community Service Integration (PIPN) initiative. Involving UNP's Doctoral Program in Language Education, the project focused on preserving and developing local cultural knowledge through the Village Information System (SINAR) and artificial intelligence (AI). By integrating digital technology into cultural preservation, the initiative supports the documentation, organization, and dissemination of local cultural information. This approach helps safeguard traditional knowledge, strengthen local cultural identity, and improve opportunities for cultural information to remain accessible to future generations. The project reflects UNP's efforts to apply technological innovation to the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage.

1. Preservation of Minangkabau Traditions through Rice Planting and the Batagak Kudo-Kudo Ceremony

On 27 May 2025, UNP's Master's and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School collaborated with the West Sumatra Regional Police and local community representatives in a cultural preservation initiative in Ikur Koto, Padang. The activities included traditional rice planting and the Batagak Kudo-Kudo ceremony, which reflects ancestral customs, collective participation, and local cultural values. The initiative addressed concerns about traditional practices becoming less familiar among younger generations and sought to encourage their continued practice and appreciation. Through collaboration among academic institutions, public authorities, and local communities, UNP supports the revitalization of customary traditions, strengthens public awareness of Minangkabau cultural heritage, and encourages the transmission of traditional knowledge and cultural values to younger generations.

1. Promotion of Regional Performing Arts through the Sumatera Riseperformance Art Festival

Overall Institutional Commitment and Contribution

Through these initiatives, Universitas Negeri Padang demonstrates a multifaceted approach to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Digital documentation and information dissemination support the preservation of local cultural knowledge, while traditional rice planting and the Batagak Kudo-Kudo ceremony help maintain customary practices through community participation. Meanwhile, regional performing arts initiatives promote cultural appreciation and public engagement. Together, these activities illustrate UNP's commitment to integrating education, research, digital innovation, institutional collaboration, and community involvement in cultural preservation. By supporting the documentation of local wisdom, the continuation of traditional practices, and the promotion of regional artistic expressions, UNP contributes to protecting Indonesia's cultural diversity and sustaining the transmission of intangible cultural heritage to future generations.

UNP's cultural engagement also encompasses the promotion of regional performing arts and cultural expression through the Sumatera Riseperformance Art Festival, as reported by Khazminang.id. The festival provides a platform for artistic performances, cultural exchange, and public appreciation of regional arts and culinary traditions. By bringing together artistic expressions and cultural practitioners, the event contributes to raising awareness of cultural diversity and encouraging public engagement with regional traditions. As part of broader cultural preservation efforts, performing arts activities can help maintain living cultural practices, strengthen appreciation of local artistic heritage, and encourage the continuation of cultural expressions among younger generations. This initiative complements UNP's other cultural preservation activities by extending cultural appreciation and engagement to a wider public audience.

The provision of electric vehicles and the implementation of environmentally friendly transportation policies represent Universitas Negeri Padang’s (UNP) commitment to supporting the achievement of Indicator 11.4.1, particularly in promoting the development and implementation of sustainable transportation systems within the university campus. Through the Rector’s Regulation on Environmentally Friendly Campus Management, UNP has established a policy framework that encourages the use of low-emission transportation modes, the development of alternative energy-powered vehicles, and the provision of supporting facilities for environmentally responsible mobility. This commitment is further demonstrated through the provision of campus electric vehicles as a practical initiative to promote the transition from fossil-fuel-based transportation to cleaner and more sustainable alternatives.

These initiatives contribute to the promotion of green mobility, carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation infrastructure within the campus environment. Furthermore, UNP’s commitment can be assessed through measurable achievements, including the number of electric vehicles provided, their utilization within campus operations, and their estimated contribution to reducing carbon emissions. By documenting these achievements up to 2025, UNP can demonstrate the implementation and measurable environmental impact of its sustainable transportation policies. Therefore, these policies and facilities reflect UNP’s ongoing efforts to support sustainability targets through more responsible, low-emission, and environmentally conscious campus mobility.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to promoting sustainable commuting through environmentally friendly campus management policies and the provision of low-emission transportation facilities. One of its key initiatives is the provision of electric campus vehicles as an alternative mode of transportation to support the daily mobility of the university community. In 2025, UNP also launched an electric vehicle developed by lecturers and students of the Faculty of Engineering to support environmentally friendly transportation on campus. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, lower carbon emissions, and encourage more efficient and sustainable transportation practices within the university.

On May 2, 2025, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) launched a new-generation AI-powered electric vehicle developed by lecturers and students of the Faculty of Engineering. The initiative demonstrates UNP's commitment to promoting sustainable transportation, low-carbon mobility, and environmentally friendly commuting within the campus.

The electric vehicle underwent an initial trial around the campus and was planned to provide free transportation services for students, lecturers, and university staff. Equipped with AI technology, smartphone-based remote control, and battery monitoring features, the vehicle offers an innovative alternative to conventional fuel-powered transportation.

This initiative supports SDG 11.4.2 through efforts to promote sustainable commuting, reduce transportation-related environmental impacts, encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, and improve access to environmentally friendly campus transportation. It also reflects UNP's commitment to integrating technological innovation into the development of a more sustainable and low-emission campus environmen

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) supports flexible working arrangements and remote activities as part of its commitment to reducing unnecessary mobility and promoting a more sustainable institutional environment.

In 2025, the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB), through Circular Letter No. B/531/M.KT.02/2025 dated 18 December 2025, introduced a policy allowing government institutions to implement Work From Anywhere (WFA) arrangements for civil servants (ASN) for three working days, from 29 to 31 December 2025. This policy provides an official framework for flexible working arrangements and remote working within government institutions.

Furthermore, Universitas Negeri Padang issued Rector's Circular Letter No. 3268/UN35/EP/2025 concerning the implementation of online activities from 28 to 30 November 2025 in response to floods and landslides affecting Padang and other areas of West Sumatra. The circular was addressed to all university leadership, including Deans and School Directors, lecturers, administrative staff (education personnel), and students. This demonstrates that the university's response involved the entire academic and administrative community, rather than students alone.

Through the adoption of remote activities and digital platforms, UNP maintained academic continuity while responding to emergency conditions. These initiatives reflect the university's efforts to encourage reduced mobility, flexible working arrangements, and sustainable institutional operations, while ensuring the continuity of university services and activities.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to providing affordable and accessible student accommodation to support students' welfare and ensure equal opportunities in higher education. Through its university-managed student dormitories, UNP provides residential facilities designed to meet students' basic housing needs by offering healthy, comfortable, and affordable accommodation that supports their academic activities and campus life.

As outlined in the UNP Student Affairs Handbook and Student Dormitory Facilities Policy, student dormitories are managed directly by the university and serve as an essential student support facility. The handbook identifies eight dormitory locations: Air Tawar (A, B, and C), Patenggangan (D), PLB/Limau Manis (E), Bandar Buat/PGSD (G), Painan (H), and Lubuk Buaya (I), with a combined capacity of 1,148 residents. These facilities are equipped with bedrooms, study rooms, dining areas, kitchens, bathrooms, reading rooms, internet access, and other supporting amenities.

UNP's provision of affordable student housing aims to reduce the financial burden on students and their families, particularly in meeting accommodation expenses during their studies. The dormitories are specifically intended to provide affordable accommodation while supporting students' academic success, personal development, and well-being. The university also provides an online registration and selection system through the official dormitory website, ensuring an organized and accessible application process for prospective residents.

Through its student housing facilities and institutional commitment to providing affordable accommodation, UNP supports Indicator 11.4.5 (Affordable Student Housing) by addressing students' basic housing needs, improving access to reasonably priced accommodation, and reducing financial barriers to higher education. This initiative contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable university environment.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to prioritizing pedestrians in its campus transportation and mobility system by developing a safe, accessible, and pedestrian-friendly campus environment. UNP promotes walking as a preferred mode of transportation within the campus, ensuring that pedestrians can move conveniently and safely between academic buildings, administrative offices, libraries, student facilities, parking areas, and other campus amenities.

To support pedestrian priority, UNP provides designated pedestrian pathways and walkways that facilitate connectivity between buildings and essential campus facilities. These pedestrian infrastructures are intended to provide safe and convenient routes for students, lecturers, administrative staff, visitors, and people with disabilities. The provision of pedestrian access also supports inclusive mobility by improving accessibility for individuals with different mobility needs.

Furthermore, prioritizing pedestrians helps reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motorized vehicles, particularly in areas with high levels of campus activity. Through the development and maintenance of pedestrian pathways, campus circulation arrangements, and the promotion of walking for short-distance trips, UNP encourages reduced reliance on private motorized transportation within the campus environment.

This approach demonstrates UNP's commitment to sustainable campus mobility, road safety, accessibility, and environmental responsibility. By prioritizing pedestrians in campus planning and transportation management, UNP contributes to creating a safer, healthier, more inclusive, and environmentally sustainable campus environment. This commitment aligns with Indicator 11.4.6 (Pedestrian Priority on Campus), which emphasizes the prioritization of pedestrian mobility, safety, and accessibility within the university environment.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to collaboration with local authorities through formal institutional partnerships aimed at supporting local planning, regional development, and sustainable urban development. These collaborations are established through formal cooperation instruments, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), Memoranda of Agreement (MoA), and Implementation Arrangements (IA), which provide a structured framework for joint initiatives, institutional coordination, and the implementation of collaborative development programs.

UNP's partnerships involve four local government institutions: (1) the West Sumatra Provincial Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda Provinsi Sumatera Barat), (2) the Payakumbuh City Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda Kota Payakumbuh), (3) the Government of Kuantan Singingi Regency (Pemerintah Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi), and (4) the West Sumatra Provincial Regional Planning Agency (Badan Perencanaan Daerah Provinsi Sumatera Barat).

Through these partnerships, UNP works with local government institutions to strengthen collaborative planning and development, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and contribute to addressing local planning issues and regional development challenges. The collaboration also provides opportunities to integrate academic research, institutional expertise, and community engagement into local and regional development planning, supporting more effective, inclusive, and sustainable development initiatives.

Furthermore, UNP recognizes the importance of working with local authorities to promote inclusive community development, adequate housing, and access to affordable housing for local residents. Through sustained institutional partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, UNP seeks to contribute to improved living conditions, community welfare, and the development of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities.

These formal partnerships, supported by MoU, MoA, and IA documentation, demonstrate UNP's institutional commitment to strengthening local authority collaboration in planning and development and contributing to sustainable regional development.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to sustainable campus development by integrating sustainability principles, environmental standards, and green building criteria into its planning and new building construction processes. The university promotes the implementation of sustainable architectural design, energy-efficient building systems, renewable energy integration, water conservation, natural ventilation, daylight optimization, and environmentally responsible construction practices. These standards are considered in the planning and design of new infrastructure to minimize environmental impacts, reduce carbon emissions, optimize resource efficiency, and enhance long-term building performance.

Furthermore, UNP incorporates climate-responsive design, low-carbon development, resource-efficient technologies, and sustainable infrastructure planning to support its long-term environmental commitments. The integration of these principles ensures that new building developments contribute to a green, resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable campus, in alignment with sustainable urban development and climate action objectives.

1. “Rooftop Solar Cell Layout Plan” architectural drawing, prepared at a scale of 1:250.

The technical drawing titled “Rooftop Solar Cell Layout Plan” illustrates the planning and placement of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the building rooftop at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). This infrastructure planning demonstrates the integration of renewable energy systems, energy-efficient building design, and sustainable infrastructure development to promote clean energy utilization, reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, and support the university’s commitment to environmentally sustainable campus development.

1. Rector’s Regulation, Chapter 3, Article 3, Paragraph (2) f

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to sustainable campus development through a Rector's Decree that mandates land arrangement, land utilization, and new building planning to incorporate the principles of green architecture, green building, and smart building. This policy serves as an institutional framework for ensuring that new infrastructure developments adopt environmentally responsible planning, sustainable land use, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and eco-friendly architectural design. Through this commitment, UNP promotes sustainable building development, environmental protection, low-carbon infrastructure, and long-term campus sustainability, ensuring that future construction aligns with green development principles.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to THE Impact Rankings Indicator 11.4.9-Planning Development (New Build Standards) through the redevelopment and optimization of previously developed and underutilized campus land. A representative example is the development of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality building, constructed on an area previously used as a parking lot and occupied by an older building with less optimal functionality. The site was subsequently redeveloped into a modern, representative, and functional academic facility.

This development demonstrates UNP's approach to the efficient reuse of previously developed land, prioritizing the revitalization and optimization of existing campus areas rather than relying solely on the conversion of undeveloped land for new construction. Through this initiative, UNP promotes sustainable land-use planning, efficient land utilization, and responsible campus development while maximizing existing land resources. The redevelopment also improves educational infrastructure, enhances the functionality of campus spaces, and creates a more organized and supportive academic environment. This initiative reflects UNP's commitment to sustainable campus planning, land-use efficiency, and the responsible management of existing developed areas in accordance with sustainable development principles.