Asti Kurniawati is a Lecturer in History at Sebelas Maret University in Surakarta. She has interests in educational, urban, cultural, and social history. Her publications include Membangun (?) Narasi, Menghadirkan Pesona: Akar dan Perjalanan Citra Yogyakarta ‘Kota Pendidikan’ (Ombak, 2012).