The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum. was the ceremony supervisor. On this occasion, he delivered a speech from the Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Mendikbudristek), Nadiem Anwar Makarim.

In his remarks at the 2023 National Education Day commemoration ceremony, Nadiem Makarim said that there have been major changes that have occurred around us in the last three years. The 24 episodes of Merdeka Belajar that have been launched have brought Indonesia closer to the noble ideals of Ki Hadjar Dewantara.

This ideal is an education that guides the interests, talents, and potential of students so that they are able to achieve the highest level of safety and happiness as human beings and as members of society.

Particularly at the tertiary level, changes started at the time of admission selection, which focused on measuring literacy and critical thinking abilities. Students who used to only study theory in class can now travel the world in search of knowledge and experience outside the campus with the presence of various Kampus Merdeka programs.

“This massive transformation should be celebrated with gratitude and liveliness, because everything is the result of our hard work and collaboration,” Nadiem said, who was conveyed by Prof. Jamal.

This year’s National Education Day is the right time for all of us to reflect on every challenge we have faced and every brave step that has been taken.

Nadiem also advised that the journey must continue. This is for the sake of the nation’s children, to feel true independence in learning and aspiring. Humas UNS

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The ceremony led by Gibran Rakabuming Raka was participated by a combination of Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers throughout the city of Surakarta and TNI/Polri personnel. In his remark, the number one man in Surakarta delivered his deep condolences over the eruption of Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, and flood in Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB).

“Disaster is unwanted incidents. However, from disasters, we are reminded to build concern as a social creature,” Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated.

Reflecting on the disasters, Gibran Rakabuming Raka asked that the International Volunteer Day could be used to strengthen the synergy among SAR volunteers, all stakeholders, and TNI/ Polri personnel in Surakarta. “Hence, today, I want to ask all participants to develop concern and could improve the volunteerism and community awareness,” he added.

Gibran Rakabuming Raka also appreciated that mitigation and disaster response efforts in Surakarta were performed by SAR volunteers together with the stakeholders and TNI/Polri personnel. He specifically thanked SAR volunteers in Surakarta for their involvement in handling the Covid-19 pandemic in his city.

Without the actions from SAR volunteers, the handling, pre-funeral, to the funeral process of COvid-19 patients will not run smoothly.

“I hope that volunteers in Solo are always ready to hold and work together with the government and related stakeholders in disaster mitigations,” he concluded. Humas UNS

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