Universitas Terbuka (UT) is strengthening research collaboration with\nuniversities and research institutions to support the development of\nnational innovation. Food security, artificial intelligence (AI) and\nsustainable development are among the areas receiving attention as part\nof this research agenda.<\/p>\n
UT Postgraduate School Director Ojat Darojat said stronger research\nefforts also align with the government\u2019s agenda, including the food\nsecurity programme prioritised by President Prabowo Subianto. He said\nuniversities have a role in producing research that can support the\nimplementation of development programmes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know the President\u2019s programmes include research in the field of\nfood security,\u201d Ojat said at a press conference at UT in South Tangerang\non Wednesday (7 October 2026).<\/p>\n
Ojat explained that research development is one of the UT\nPostgraduate School\u2019s priorities. To improve the quality and reach of\nits research, UT is seeking to build partnerships with educational and\nresearch institutions with expertise in various fields.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that for UT to reach the national level, we must work\nintensively, particularly with educational institutions that have\nexpertise in their fields,\u201d Ojat said.<\/p>\n
One such initiative is the Forum for University Scholars in\nInterdisciplinary Opportunities and Networking (FUSION) 2026. Now in its\nthird year, the international conference brings together academics,\nresearchers, industry practitioners and students from Indonesia and\nabroad.<\/p>\n
FUSION 2026 will cover technology and AI, education, business, public\npolicy and sustainable development. The interdisciplinary gathering is\nexpected to create opportunities for research partnerships that can be\ndeveloped further.<\/p>\n
UT Rector Ali Muktiyanto said postgraduate schools play an important\nrole in developing knowledge because they bring together academics,\nexperts and researchers. He hopes collaboration through FUSION will lead\nto joint research, including with the National Research and Innovation\nAgency (BRIN).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not merely a seminar; it demonstrates that UT is concerned\nnot only with being a teaching university, but also with conducting\nresearch,\u201d Ali said.<\/p>\n
Ali said UT wants research findings to benefit society more widely.\nHe said UT\u2019s network across Indonesia and overseas could be used to\nexpand collaboration and accelerate research development.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, BRIN Deputy for Human Resources, Science and Technology\nEdy Giri Rachman Putra said innovation is an important factor in a\ncountry\u2019s economic progress. Indonesia has human resources and natural\nwealth that can be developed through research and innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur economy and GDP will become stronger in the future; by 2045, we\nmay be the world\u2019s fifth-largest economy,\u201d Edy said.<\/p>\n
Edy said this potential must be harnessed through cooperation among\nvarious parties to support Indonesia\u2019s economic transformation.\nStrengthening research and innovation is one way to optimise the\ncountry\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese potentials must be brought into synergy, integrated and\ncoordinated, becoming a powerful vehicle for our transformation into a\ndeveloped country,\u201d Edy said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/open-university-partners-with-researchers-to-develop-interdisciplinary-research-1791453220", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }