Bandung – Chairman of the Indonesian National Education Foundation, Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation for the National University of the Republic of Indonesia (UKRI) which now has a Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.
This was conveyed by Prabowo when attending the graduation of UKRI bachelor’s degree at the Trans Convention Center, Bandung, West Java, on Thursday (29/2).
Prabowo said the establishment of the faculty is a strategic step in line with the aspirations of UKRI development.
“I want to express my appreciation that from the beginning it was designed to assist the nation, assist the government in filling the sector (education) that at that time we felt needed assistance,” said Prabowo.
“I received a report that this year the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has been opened. The Mathematics and Physics study program will soon be opened, this is very strategic,” he continued.
Prabowo revealed that until now, Indonesia still needs many scientists in the exact sciences field. Indonesia in the future will need human resources who are not only innovative, but also able to operate technology.
“Our future, the future of the nation will depend on the ability to master technology. Technology is not just a product, not just buying technology, but must be able to master, create and operate that technology,” said Prabowo.
On that occasion, he also thanked Sufmi Dasco Ahmad as the Rector of UKRI. Prabowo is optimistic that UKRI will continue to be a growing campus.
“I want to express my highest appreciation, thank you today, especially to the Rector of UKRI, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad,” said Prabowo.
In addition to the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, UKRI currently has five other faculties, namely the Faculty of Industrial Engineering; Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities; Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems; and Faculty of Economics. (SENOPATI)
Prabowo Subianto Apresiasi Dibentuknya Fakultas Matematika dan Fisika UKRI: Sangat Strategis
