“SDG 16 and 17 explore some of the underlying factors that are needed in order to ensure delivery of the other SDGs. Peace and Justice go hand in hand – and indeed are vital for equity between people and countries. Supporting this we need our institutions to be strong enough to maintain a focus on delivering the SDGs. This can range from individual justice – eradicating modern slavery and people trafficking – to ensuring that our countries have the evidence base needed to react appropriately to crises.”
(THE Impact Rankings)
SDG 16: PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
University Governance Measures
Strengthening Elected Representation in University Governance
Chairman of ITS Board of Trustees, Prof Dr Ir Mohammad Nuh DEA (left), greets the attending delegates of the PTN-BH Board of Trustees
ITS upholds democratic representation and shared leadership within its institutional governance. The university ensures that members of its highest decision-making bodies include elected representatives from various academic and administrative communities — encompassing students, faculty, and staff. Through the Majelis Wali Amanat (MWA) and other participatory councils, ITS emphasizes accountability and inclusivity in leadership transitions. News such as the appointment of new vice rectors for the 2024–2029 term and the active role of the ITS Alumni Association (IKA ITS) illustrate how elected representation remains central to university governance. These processes guarantee transparency, encourage open dialogue, and ensure that decisions reflect diverse perspectives within the academic ecosystem. Such democratic participation demonstrates ITS’s strong alignment with reinforcing the values of representation, fairness, and institutional integrity across all levels of leadership.
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Recognizing an Independent and Active Students’ Union
The ITS leadership presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Chemical Engineering Student Association for winning the Social Contribution category in the 2024 Ormawa Awards
ITS fully recognizes and supports the independence of student organizations as a vital component of participatory academic life. The university provides space for autonomous student unions, faculty-level BEM (student executive boards), and campus-wide associations to voice aspirations, organize initiatives, and contribute to decision-making. Events such as the Ormawa Awards celebrate student leadership achievements, while workshops like the BEM FSAD’s Public Relations Training reflect the proactive and independent functioning of these bodies. Additionally, ITS facilitates democratic participation through campus voting events such as the establishment of dedicated polling stations during national elections. This institutional framework promotes freedom of expression, leadership development, and civic engagement among students. By maintaining an open environment for student representation and collaboration, ITS ensures that its students are not only academically competent but also socially responsible, reflecting the spirit of SDG 16.2.2 on empowering independent student unions and youth participation in governance.
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Identifying and Engaging with Local Stakeholders
Signing of the Digitalization MoU by Acting Vice Rector IV of ITS (left), and the Regional Secretary of North Morowali Regency, (right).
ITS demonstrates a clear commitment to stakeholder engagement through structured collaboration with local governments, communities, and civil society organizations. The university formalizes these partnerships via Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), community service programs (Abmas and KKN), and policy development workshops. For instance, ITS collaborated with the Morowali Utara government to digitalize public services, conducted community digitalization programs in Gresik, and organized a policy brief training to enhance evidence-based policymaking. Additionally, ITS partnered with religious and civic institutions such as PWNU Jawa Timur in holding national forums to strengthen social harmony and public awareness. These initiatives highlight ITS’s systematic approach to identifying key external stakeholders and involving them in sustainable development dialogues. By aligning education, research, and community engagement with local needs, ITS exemplifies SDG 16.2.3’s vision of inclusive partnerships that drive transparent and responsive governance.
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The Directorate of Research and Community Services is Responsible for Providing Engagement with External Stakeholders
At ITS, the Directorate of Research and Community Services plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration with local stakeholders, encompassing residents, government entities, private organizations, and civil society representatives. This participatory body is dedicated to leveraging research outcomes and available resources to tackle pressing issues encountered by society, industry, central government, and local government. Emphasizing a strategic use of information and communication technology facilities, the directorate aims to not only recognize but actively address challenges, ensuring a meaningful and impactful contribution to the community.
BPPU-ITS Industrial Incubator
BPPU-ITS Industrial Incubator’s ass is an assistance program for ITS business startups in the early stages of business. BPPU-ITS’ aim is to become a leading technology business Incubator among universities and a center for the development of technology innovation-based entrepreneurship in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. There are various incubation activities, such as mentoring, coaching, training, and facilitation activities. Each activity will be given a different learning curriculum according to the stage group.
As a public university, ITS has principles and commitments on organized crime, corruption & bribery, which refers to Regulation of Research, Technology, and Higher Education Ministry No. 57/2016 concerning Integrity Zone Development toward Corruption-free zone and Clean Bureaucracy Zone.
FSAD Integrity Zone
The Faculty of Science and Data Analytics at ITS has become an exemplary model among the other faculties. This is due to its successful appointment as an integrity zone within ITS environment. This accomplishment is highly beneficial as it ensures that the institution continually strives to improve in delivering high-quality services to the community, and become more transparent and accountable. This not only benefits the community but also the institution itself by promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.
The Director General of Higher Education Inaugurates the Integrity Zone in the ITS FSAD Environment
To achieve a corruption-free campus at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), the Director General of Higher Education (Dirjen Dikti) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbud Ristek) Prof. Ir Nizam MSc DIC PhD IPU ASEAN Eng approved the establishment of Integrity Zones within the Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD) at ITS. During the event, the leadership within FSAD also committed and signed the Integrity Pact at the ITS Rectorate Building.
Rector Regulation No. 32 Year 2020
To support and protect academic freedom in the campus environment, ITS provides Rector Regulation No. 32 Year 2020. As stated in Rector Regulation No 32 Year 2020 Chapter 4, ITS Rector stated that ITS guarantees and protects academic freedom, freedom of academic pulpit, and scientific autonomy carried out based on the provisions in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
In Chapter 2 Point 4 stated that each ITS civitas academic has full freedom in the:
- discussing the study material taught;
- expressing different opinions as long as they are within the limits of professional behavior; and
- expressing scientific opinions in lectures, examinations, seminars, discussions, symposiums, lectures, scientific publications, and scientific meetings.
ITS Financial Report
ITS Surabaya publishes annual financial reports in addition to the annual report. The financial report for each year is publicly opened and audited by Independent Auditor. The financial report is classified as one of the reports that must be available at any time based on the Regulation of Central Information Commission No. 1/2010 concerning Public Information Service Standards.
Working with Government
Optimistic to Integrate Data Units in the Region, ITS Supports the East Java Government
As an institution that continues to support progress, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) again encourages the improvement of every sector in Indonesia. ITS collaborated with East Java Government to increase the development of East Java One Data (SATA) program. Through this program, ITS initiated Talent Scout Academy (TSA), a program as a forum for training and guidance for data processors from several regional apparatuses in East Java
Makassar City Government Explores Cooperation with ITS Surabaya
One of the ITS Professors, Prof. Hariadi, initiated cooperation with Makassar City to build Makaverse. Makaverse is a combination of Makassar + metaverse which is a project to present the history of Makassar in the form of avatars (metaverse) and also free internet for the community.
ITS and Ministry of Social Affairs Cooperation Helps Procure Transportation Equipment for Papua
ITS together with the Ministry of Social Affairs helps the economy of the Papuan people by procuring 34 electric dirt bikes for the Puncak Jaya and Yahukimo communities as an alternative solution due to the difficulty of getting fuel in Papua. In addition, ITS and the Ministry of Social Affairs also plan to build SPKLU or public electric vehicle charging stations with solar panels and ship construction planning.
Optimistic to Integrate Data Units in the Region, ITS Supports the East Java Government
As an institution that continues to support progress, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) again encourages the improvement of every sector in Indonesia. ITS collaborated with East Java Government to increase the development of East Java One Data (SATA) program. Through this program, ITS initiated Talent Scout Academy (TSA), a program as a forum for training and guidance for data processors from several regional apparatuses in East Java
ITS Leads the Development of the Red and White Electric Bus for the G20
Contributing in G20 Summit, ITS cooperates with PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) and he Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) membuat 30 units of Red and White Electric Buses. Seven ITS lecturers were also sent as researchers on this electric bus while Kemdikbudristek supported research funding. The design of the bus made by the nation’s children is estimated in the implementation of the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 75 percent. This reflects that the Red and White Electric Bus really supports research, and its development is controlled by the Indonesian people.
Advancing Energy Research and Education, ITS Signs MoU with PLN
As one of the universities with an active contribution in the field of research, ITS develops future research by conducting research for new and renewable energy together with PT PLN as one of the State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). This research is also coupled with the cooperation of the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) scholarship as one of the programs to achieve Indonesia Emas 2045.
ITS Rector Allows Political Parties to Campaign on Campus
As a form of freedom of speech, the ITS Rector allows the organization of campaigns on campus but in an academic or scientific form. The implementation of the campaign on campus is carried out by accommodating ideas or ideas together, both from lecturers and students, as a strategic plan to organize the country to be better and more prosperous.
ITS 62nd Anniversary Closes, National Figure Encourages Technology Utilization
As one of the campuses that supports research for future progress, ITS highlights the importance of science and technology towards Indonesia Emas 2045. In the 62nd Dies Natalies peak event, ITS Rector, Prof Dr Ir Mochamad Ashari MEng IPU AEng, said that for 62 years ITS has actively contributed to the expansion of the field of science, especially science and technology. In addition, in the scientific oration of Dr (HC) Drs Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, the importance of innovation in technology was conveyed as the key for a country to realize long-term growth.
SDG 16 IN NUMBERS
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Number of Graduates in Most Recent Year
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Number of Graduates from Law
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