Rectors of PTNBH National Consolidate at IPB University
IPB University hosted the U25 Forum of Rectors of State Owned Legal Entity Universities (PTNBH). This forum served as a strategic moment that emphasized the importance of unifying the national research and innovation roadmap among universities in order to strengthen Indonesia’s competitiveness at the global level.
The Chair of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Prof Arif Satria, who was present to deliver the keynote speech, emphasized the role of PTNBH rectors as the main pillars in Indonesia’s research ecosystem. Therefore, he considered collaboration between BRIN and universities to be a necessity.
He revealed that BRIN had agreed with the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) to develop an integrated national research and innovation roadmap. This roadmap will serve as the main guideline for research institutions and universities in carrying out the national research agenda.
“This national research roadmap is a breakthrough to make research more efficient, effective, and focused,” he said while attending the U25 Rector Forum at the IPB Dramaga Campus (1/22).
In addition, Prof Arif also conveyed plans to open researcher positions at universities, which are currently still in the administrative completion stage. BRIN also encourages the use of research facilities spread across various regions to strengthen collaboration with universities in addressing local development issues.
Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of BRIN’s ability to project future technologies.
“We must prepare today’s research to respond to technological developments until 2035, 2040, and even 2050, so that Indonesia does not fall behind other countries,” he said.
The Rector of IPB University, Dr Alim Setiawan Slamet, said that the sustainability of PTNBH funding needs to be encouraged through innovation and asset optimization. He invited PTNBH leaders to see firsthand the management of innovation at IPB University’s Science Techno Park (STP).
“We want to share IPB’s experience in commercializing innovation and building research-based spin-offs, while strengthening collaboration based on the strengths of each PTNBH,” said Dr Alim.
Meanwhile, Prof Heri Hermansyah, Chair of U25 and Rector of the University of Indonesia, highlighted the challenges of PTNBH independence, particularly in reducing dependence on student tuition fees (UKT).
“PTNBH is required to optimize its assets, especially human resources (HR), which have great potential in generating income through education, research, community service, as well as academic and industrial cooperation,” he explained.
In addition to HR, he noted that physical assets such as strategic land can also be developed into new economic hubs that add value to the university.
“U25 serves as a platform for sharing experiences. We move forward through collaboration, not competition,” Prof Heri emphasized. (IAAS/KQA)
