Greetings from Universitas Indonesia

A warm welcome to Universitas Indonesia, where we are honoured to host Digital Universities Asia 2024 in the heart of Jakarta with our distinguished partners at Times Higher Education.

In today's rapidly changing world, the role of higher education is undergoing a profound transformation. Digital technology has become the driving force behind this evolution, and it is our privilege to explore its vast potential in shaping the universities of tomorrow.

This gathering brings together the brightest minds and most innovative thinkers in the field of higher education. We have participants from diverse backgrounds and institutions all united by a common vision – to harness the power of digitalisation for the betterment of higher education.

Over the next few days, we will engage in meaningful discussions and exchange ground-breaking ideas. The event agenda spans the spectrum of digital education, from online learning platforms and virtual classrooms to the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning.

As we navigate this conference, let us remain mindful of our shared goal – to enhance access to quality education, break down geographical barriers and empower learners around the world. Our discussions here have the potential to reshape the future of academia and practitioners in higher education by making it more inclusive, adaptive and responsive to the needs of our ever-changing digitalised society.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our delegates, speakers and partners for their invaluable contributions to this event. Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to advancing higher education through digital means.

I wish you all a productive and inspiring event. May the ideas generated here pave the way for a brighter and more accessible future in higher education.

Thank you and let us embark on this journey of exploration and innovation together.

With the utmost sincerity,

Professor Ari Kuncoro
Rector
Universitas Indonesia

About Universitas Indonesia

Universitas Indonesia (UI) stands as an embodiment of modern academic ideals, characterised by its comprehensive approach, openness, cultural plurality, and unwavering commitment to humanistic values. With an unwavering dedication to global academic excellence, UI fervently pursues the tripartite mission of discovery, development, and dissemination of knowledge, both at regional and international scales.

Spanning 312 hectares in Depok and Salemba, the university proudly hosts 14 faculties, 1 vocational education programme and 2 schools. The academic milieu comprises a diverse body of 36,053 students, including 2,154 international scholars, all guided by a dedicated cohort of 2,388 educators.

To bolster the academic and research pursuits of its community, UI has invested in an array of state-of-the-art facilities. This includes research centres, extensive libraries, advanced laboratories and technologically equipped classrooms. Such infrastructural endowments are envisioned to cultivate global competitiveness among the faculty and students, inspiring them to embark on innovative ventures that resonate with societal needs.

Universitas Indonesia has the distinction of being the foremost institution in Indonesia in terms of intellectual property rights, with a burgeoning portfolio that adds over 1,000 intellectual properties annually. Collaborative endeavours with industrial partners ensure that these intellectual assets metamorphose into innovative products with tangible benefits.

UI is also unwaveringly dedicated to advancing the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its research, pedagogy, and community engagement. As evidenced by its recent ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023, UI maintains its position among the global elite, with two of its SDGs—SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)—holding top-five positions worldwide.

The university's contributions span multiple domains, from health, food and engineering to business, ICT and security. Noteworthy innovations encompass products like the EZ Trigona Propolis Extract, ALFLUKS NF20, KODC Dengue, COVENT-20 Ventilator, Flocked Swab HS-19, the UI Red and White Electric Bus, Secure HT-box, among others.

Recognising that innovation is contingent upon the calibre of its human resources, UI emphasizes broadening its educational horizons. This ethos has translated into initiatives like the Pre-University Program. This pioneering program leverages the principles of self-paced learning or Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), granting unrestricted access to a global audience. Such an inclusive educational model ensures that the illustrious education offered by UI transcends its campuses, reaching every corner of Indonesia and extending its influence globally.

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