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Strengthening the Science Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One day after the signing of the MoU, Prof. Tito served as a speaker at the NU Higher Education Halaqoh, titled \u201cLooking Ahead to the Intellectual Bonus in Nahdlatul Ulama\u2019s Second Century,\u201d organized by the International PCINU Fellowship Forum at the same location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In his presentation, titled \u201cShaping the Future of Higher Education in Indonesia,\u201d Prof. Tito outlined three strategic challenges facing the national higher education sector: disparities in quality and capacity among higher education institutions, the lack of optimal alignment between research outcomes and societal needs, and the need to further strengthen the collaboration ecosystem and global connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These challenges align with Indonesia\u2019s need to improve the quality of its human resources and strengthen its competitiveness through science and technology. In this context, higher education institutions play a role not only in producing graduates but also in developing research that addresses societal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its expertise in mathematics and the sciences, FMIPA UI holds a strategic position in advancing interdisciplinary research and innovation. In 2025, FMIPA UI recorded 614 active collaborations with 27 international partners and 81 national partners, as well as a network of 161 partner universities across various regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This network provides a strong foundation for developing collaboration with PTNU through capacity building for faculty and administrative staff, impact-oriented research, and expanded global connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis collaboration is necessary to expand access to knowledge, research networks, and the development of scientific talent in higher education institutions,\u201d said Prof. Tito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The collaboration also presents an opportunity for FMIPA UI to expand its science and technology ecosystem to higher education institutions that have developed within the pesantren community. Expanding this network is expected to strengthen access to knowledge, research, and talent development in the sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Encouraging Further Education and Joint Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the follow-up initiatives discussed was the development of a postgraduate double-degree program for PTNU faculty members who meet the requirements for collaboration with UI. The program could enhance faculty members\u2019 academic qualifications while simultaneously strengthening the institutional capacity of their respective higher education institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opportunities for further education could also be developed for students of Islamic boarding schools (santri), while research collaboration could focus on developing academic fields and addressing issues relevant to societal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFurther education and joint research can serve as concrete steps to improve faculty qualifications while strengthening the capacity of higher education institutions,\u201d said Prof. Tito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the follow-up discussions, the Ministry of Religious Affairs also expressed its willingness to explore funding support for faculty and student scholarships as well as research programs. Rukman Basori, Head of the Center for Education Financing for Religious and Faith-Based Education at the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, said that a tripartite collaboration model involving PTNU, UI, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs could be developed to support education funding, research, and scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such support could include scholarships for PTNU faculty members pursuing further education at UI through Ministry of Religious Affairs scholarship schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The subsequent discussions between UI and stakeholders at Tambakberas also directed the collaboration toward strengthening postgraduate education, improving faculty members\u2019 academic qualifications, conducting joint research, developing academic programs and faculties, and advancing community service initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For FMIPA UI, this collaboration presents an opportunity to expand its contribution to science and technology while building academic networks with higher education institutions rooted in the pesantren tradition. This collaboration could ultimately develop into an education and research ecosystem that strengthens human resource quality and generates innovations with a meaningful impact on society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Depok, September 1, 2026 \u2014 The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), is encouraging Universitas Indonesia (UI) to follow up on its collaboration with five higher education institutions under the auspices of Nahdlatul Ulama (PTNU) through concrete academic programs. 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