Marking National Education Day, UKDW Embraces the Call for Impactful Education

Education is more than just a place of learning—it is the heart of civilization. It is where intellect, character, and a nation’s future are shaped. It is a space where awareness is born and collaboration begins. Because education cannot be advanced in isolation: government requires public support, schools must work in synergy with families, and universities must be closely connected with industry and communities. Collaboration is key.

This was the central message of the Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, as delivered by the Rector of Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) during a flag ceremony held to commemorate National Education Day on Friday, May 2, 2025. The ceremony took place in front of the Didaktos Building at UKDW’s campus, serving as a moment of reflection and appreciation for the vital role of education in the nation’s development.

The minister’s address emphasized that the government views education as a long-term national investment. For this reason, attention to the education sector continues to be strengthened—not just in rhetoric but through real, targeted, and effective policies. The government believes that high-quality education is education that creates real impact. The transformation of education can no longer be delayed, because today’s education reflects the face of Indonesia’s future.

That future, the speech stated, depends on how well we build collaboration—across sectors, across generations, across disciplines, and across ecosystems.

Professor Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, called on all stakeholders to use this year’s National Education Day as a starting point to deepen synergy and broaden impact. “Let us reaffirm our shared commitment to build an education system that is not only high in quality but also equitable, relevant, and future-oriented,” he urged. [humasukdw/trans.drr]