Deputy Minister Reveals Three Keys to Sustainable Higher Education
Jakarta (ANTARA) — Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Wamendiktisaintek) Stella Christie has revealed three things universities must do to remain sustainable: the creation, transmission and curation of knowledge.
“There are three things that need to be done, namely the creation of knowledge, the transmission of knowledge and the curation of knowledge,” Stella said during the Tanoto Scholars Gathering (TSG) 2026 series of events, according to a statement issued in Jakarta on Friday.
Stella explained that campuses need to become institutions that create new knowledge by delivering innovation. In her view, universities must not be complacent with existing knowledge.
The transmission of knowledge, she continued, focuses on ensuring that universities have something to transmit to their students. She also noted that the high use of mobile phones could be harnessed for knowledge transmission, making the process more enjoyable.
“Smartphone usage in Indonesia is seven to eight hours per day. Phone use is this high because it provides us with new information,” Stella added.
She elaborated on these three points during the Tanoto Scholars Gathering (TSG) 2026, held at Pangkalan Kerinci, Pelalawan, Riau, on Thursday (23 July).
The event is an annual gathering organised as part of the support given to Tanoto Scholars, providing leadership development for 240 students receiving TELADAN scholarships from 10 partner campuses.
Under the theme “Learn & Lead: Rooted in Purpose, Growing for Impact”, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Tanoto Foundation Eddy Henry said the TELADAN programme not only provides scholarship assistance to enable recipients to access higher education, but also equips students with personal development skills for the future.
“This leadership preparation is very useful for the younger generation, so they are not only ready to work, but also to become community leaders — how we can grow and make an impact,” Eddy concluded.