Kemdiktisaintek strengthens global network with University of Nottingham

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) Brian Yuliarto is encouraging stronger cooperation between Indonesia and the University of Nottingham (UoN) in the UK, focusing on higher education, research, science, technology, and global talent development. “We greatly appreciate the relationship that has been established between Indonesia and the UK, including inter-university collaboration. We hope this cooperation continues to grow through joint research, professor exchanges, and talent development that can benefit both countries,” Minister Brian Yuliarto said in a statement on Friday. He noted that UoN has long been a favourite destination for Indonesian students, including recipients of scholarships from the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP). He also expressed appreciation for UoN’s contribution to various previous cooperation programmes, such as the Indonesian postdoctoral programme and UoN Malaysia’s participation in the Indonesia–United Kingdom Joint Working Group (JWG) in November 2025. Indonesia, he said, also opens opportunities for UoN academics to conduct research in the country, which has diverse research potential, ranging from natural resources and energy transition to globally relevant social issues. “I hope we can find the most appropriate areas to develop together, including bringing together professors and researchers so that this collaboration can continue to grow,” said Minister Brian Yuliarto. Meanwhile, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at UoN UK, Sarah Metcalfe, said the cooperation between Nottingham and Indonesia has developed in various fields, from cultural heritage, health, and education to social welfare and the environment. “To date, University of Nottingham researchers together with partners in Indonesia have produced around 500 joint publications, especially in engineering, medicine, and environmental sciences. We hope this collaboration can continue to grow through joint research and talent development,” said Sarah Metcalfe. Opportunities for developing joint and double degree programmes involving UoN campuses in the UK, Malaysia, and China were also noted. Such schemes are seen as capable of expanding access for Indonesian students to international-standard higher education while strengthening global academic networks.