Mendiktisaintek Issues Circular on Adjusting Campus Work Patterns

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) Brian Yuliarto has issued Circular Letter (SE) No. 2 of 2026 for adjusting work patterns within the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) and academic activities at higher education institutions. Mendiktisaintek Brian Yuliarto stated in Jakarta on Monday that this circular is issued to create a more efficient work culture as part of national energy conservation efforts. “This is also certainly an anticipation if the global crisis turns out to be prolonged, because yesterday we also received analysis that it is not impossible for this crisis to match the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the Minister. Nevertheless, Minister Brian emphasised that this work pattern adjustment policy should not disrupt or reduce the quality of the learning process. “Of course, the context is to build a more efficient work culture. Why? Because during the COVID-19 pandemic, we learned that digitalisation is important and it makes us more efficient. For example, submissions that previously used paper are actually much more efficient if done digitally,” said Mendiktisaintek Brian Yuliarto. It is known that in the circular dated 2 April 2026, Mendiktisaintek urges higher education institutions to implement Distance Learning (PJJ) methods proportionally. This lecturing policy is specifically aimed at students from the fifth semester upwards and postgraduate programmes, but exceptions are given for courses that require physical face-to-face interaction, such as laboratory work, workshops, studios, or clinics. Various academic community activities, such as thesis and dissertation guidance, proposal seminars, and academic meetings, are encouraged to be conducted online to make the processes easier and reduce mobility. As a sustainability measure, leaders of higher education institutions and educational service agencies are required to conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation (monev). This evaluation is an absolute requirement to ensure the effectiveness of public services continues to run well, while maintaining quality standards and student learning outcomes without any decline.