Bandung – Chairman of the Indonesian Republic National Education Foundation, Prabowo Subianto, expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian Republic National University (UKRI), which now has a Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.
Prabowo made the statement during the graduation ceremony of UKRI bachelor’s degree holders at Trans Convention Center, Bandung, West Java, on Thursday (29/2).
Prabowo stated that the establishment of the faculty is a strategic step in line with UKRI’s development goals.
“I want to express my appreciation that it was originally designed to help the nation, to assist the government in filling the sector (of education) that we felt needed assistance at the time,” said Prabowo.
“I was informed that this year, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences will be opened. The Mathematics and Physics programs will soon be offered, which is very strategic,” he continued.
Prabowo revealed that Indonesia still needs many scientists in the exact sciences field. In the future, Indonesia will need human resources who are not only innovative but also capable of operating technology.
“Our future, the nation’s future will depend on the ability to master technology. Technology is not just an item, not just purchasing technology, but it must be able to master, create, and operate that technology,” said Prabowo.
During the event, he also thanked Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, the Rector of UKRI. Prabowo is confident that UKRI will continue to grow as a campus.
“I want to express my highest appreciation, thank you today, especially to the Rector of UKRI, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad,” said Prabowo.
In addition to the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, UKRI currently has five other faculties, namely the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Literature, the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems, and the Faculty of Economics. (SENOPATI)
