Diktisaintek Awards 2026 Urge Universities to Deliver Practical Solutions
SURABAYA — Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Fauzan has called for the Diktisaintek ecosystem to be advanced and supported by problem-solvers able to address challenges in society.
He made the remarks at the 2026 Diktisaintek Awards, held to recognise stakeholders in the higher education, science and technology sector at Airlangga University (Unair) in Surabaya on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
“The meaning of this award is that all of you, the winners, have a responsibility to bring about positive change. It is only natural to feel happy when receiving an award, but even more important is to make a difference after receiving it,” Fauzan said.
He said achievements should be followed by sustained contributions. Universities, the government, businesses and industry, as well as the media, all have a role in delivering benefits to the public, he said, adding that he hoped award recipients would become problem-solvers.
“Through these awards, Diktisaintek hopes to recognise people who bring reassurance, solve problems and provide solutions, rather than hinder progress,” Fauzan said.
Fauzan said he hoped the 2026 award winners would continue to benefit the public and not stop contributing after receiving recognition.
“Not people who are always refusing, but people who are always serving, serving and serving,” he said.
The 2026 Diktisaintek Awards comprised seven award groups and recognised 828 recipients from public and private universities, Higher Education Service Institutions (LLDikti), ministries and government agencies, businesses and industry, as well as media organisations and journalists.
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Badri Munir Sukoco said the awards recognised the contributions of ministries and agencies, businesses and industry, journalists, and mass media in building collaboration and strengthening Indonesia’s higher education, science and technology ecosystem.
The 2026 ceremony was the sixth edition of the awards, which have been presented as a single event since 2021. Through the annual programme, the ministry hopes recognition will motivate recipients to improve their performance, professionalism and contributions. Their achievements are expected to lead to work, innovation and services that benefit the public.
The ministry called on people working in higher education, science and technology to sustain their achievements and generate impact through practical contributions. It said collective efforts could advance the sectors and improve public welfare.