AIL News - Surabaya, November 23, 2024 – Airlangga University (UNAIR) hosted the FORMAPI X Airlangga Inclusive Learning (AIL) Comparative Study, which was attended by a FORMAPI delegation from Brawijaya University consisting of around 50 students. This event aimed to strengthen insight and collaboration related to the development of inclusive education in higher education.

AIL NEWS - Bandung, November 8, 2024 – Indonesia University of Education (UPI) welcomed a visit from the Directorate of Education and the Airlangga Inclusive Learning (AIL) Team, Airlangga University (UNAIR) Surabaya in an Inclusive Education Benchmarking event. The event, which took place at the Inclusion Diffusion Center, Indonesia University of Education (UPI) Bandung, aimed to strengthen collaboration in the development of inclusive education in Indonesia.

AIL News-Surabaya, November 1, 2024 – Airlangga University (UNAIR) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting inclusive education through the 2024 Airlangga Inclusive Learning Volunteer Training. The event, which took place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time, was attended by enthusiastic participants eager to learn about mentoring ethics and inclusivity in higher education.

Have you ever wondered how much opportunity students with disabilities have to succeed in higher education? The reality is that many still face significant challenges, from accessibility issues to social stigma. But that doesn’t mean these problems can’t be solved. Now is the time for all of us to take an active role in creating truly inclusive education.

Tokyo, June 10-12, 2023 — In a heartwarming showcase of commitment to inclusive education, Universitas Airlangga stole the spotlight at the 2023 ASAIHL Conference in Tokyo. The university's innovative approach to assisting students with disabilities was presented by a team led by Fitri Mutia, the Coordinator of Airlangga Inclusive Learning Unit.

Today, we live alongside rapid technological advances and social changes. The advent of technology has made it easier to disseminate information and provide learning media. One form of learning media is through watching or performing arts. In the context of inclusive education, utilizing technology with performing arts media is one way to spread a deeper understanding of what inclusion is. 

At yesterday's Airlangga Inclusive Learning (AIL) volunteer training, both volunteers and BEM representatives were invited to reflect on the meaning of inclusivity. In terms of language, inclusion comes from the English word “include,” which means to involve. From this meaning, it can be interpreted that inclusivity truly involves everyone from various groups without leaving anyone out. Being inclusive does not mean glorifying certain groups, such as marginalized groups, and then leaving non-marginalized groups behind.

Then who are these marginalized people?

Nely Suwidyanti, or Nely as she is commonly known, is a student with cerebral palsy. Despite her disability, this has not hindered her determination to pursue the highest level of education possible and successfully complete her studies until graduation. As an alumna of the Bachelor of Statistics program at the Faculty of Science and Technology and an alumna of the Master of Public Policy program at Airlangga University, she has successfully completed her master's degree at Airlangga University (February 2022–August 2023).

In order to improve the implementation of inclusive education at Airlangga University, the Directorate of Education, through one of its units, Airlangga Inclusive Learning (AIL), held a training session for volunteers who assist students with special needs (MBK). The training was held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Sriwijaya Hall, ASEEC Tower Building, Campus B, Airlangga University.

AIL News - In order to support Airlangga University in being friendly and welcoming to students with special needs (disabilities), the Unair library provides the same facilities in the form of a special room. This room is known as “Narayana” and is located on the 1st floor of the Campus B Library, Airlangga University.