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UBSI Rector Highlights Collaboration and Contribution at Indonesian Independence Day Ceremony

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Rector of UBSI attended the 81st Indonesian Independence Day ceremony, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and contribution.
  • The event highlighted the role of higher education in filling independence through education, innovation, and community contribution.
  • Collaboration is seen as crucial for universities to adapt to rapid changes and meet societal needs.

Mochamad Wahyudi, Rector of Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI), stressed the significance of collaboration and tangible contributions during the commemoration of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. The ceremony, organized by the Higher Education Service Institution (LLDikti) Region III Jakarta, brought together approximately 1,500 participants from various universities in Jakarta.

The commemoration of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day is a momentum to strengthen the spirit of togetherness and collaboration. Universities have an important role in filling independence through quality education, innovation, and real contributions to society.

— Prof. WahyudiSpeaking at the 81st Indonesian Independence Day ceremony.

Wahyudi stated that the independence anniversary serves as a reminder for the current generation to continue the nation's struggle through impactful work, innovation, and real contributions to Indonesia. He emphasized that universities play a vital role in enriching independence by providing quality education, fostering innovation, and actively contributing to society. The Rector highlighted that collaboration is a key strength for higher education institutions navigating a rapidly changing world.

Momentum of Independence Day also reminds us that Indonesia's progress requires togetherness. Universities must continue to strengthen collaboration and prepare generations who are not only academically competent, but also have character, national spirit, and concern for society.

— Prof. WahyudiReflecting on the role of universities in national progress.

He further elaborated that synergy between universities, government, industry, and the community is essential for creating a robust higher education ecosystem that addresses contemporary needs and generates broader impact. The commemoration also served as a reminder that Indonesia's progress relies on collective effort. Wahyudi urged universities to strengthen collaboration and cultivate future generations who are not only academically competent but also possess strong character, national spirit, and a commitment to societal well-being.

Universities have an important role in encouraging Indonesia's progress through the development of science, innovation, and human resources.

— Badri Munir SukocoAs the ceremony's officiant, emphasizing the role of higher education.

The ceremony was led by Badri Munir Sukoco, Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, who underscored the collaborative role of universities in advancing Indonesia through knowledge development, innovation, and human resource enhancement. Henri Tambunan, Head of LLDikti Region III Jakarta, also emphasized the need to expand collaborations among higher education institutions and with the business and industrial sectors to improve the quality and relevance of higher education.

The collaboration is expected to improve the quality and relevance of higher education to the needs of society and the world of work.

— Henri TambunanHighlighting the expected outcomes of increased collaboration.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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