Indonesia, University of Nottingham Bolster Research Partnership

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia is seeking to deepen collaboration with the University of Nottingham (UoN) in higher education, research, science, technology, and global talent development. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto and delegates from UoN’s campuses in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and China, in Jakarta, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The meeting reflected Indonesia’s commitment to expanding international academic cooperation as part of efforts to strengthen research capacity and human resource development. Both sides explored opportunities to broaden collaboration across education, innovation, and scientific advancement.

“We highly appreciate the strong relationship between Indonesia and the United Kingdom, including collaborations between universities in both countries,” Brian said. “We hope this partnership will continue to grow through joint research, professor exchanges, and talent development programs that benefit both nations.”

Brian noted that the University of Nottingham remains one of the preferred destinations for Indonesian students, including recipients of scholarships from Indonesia’s Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP). He also acknowledged the university’s participation in various academic initiatives involving Indonesian institutions in recent years.

The minister encouraged stronger university-to-university partnerships through joint research projects, academic mobility programs, and expanded doctoral study opportunities for Indonesian students. He added that Indonesia offers significant research potential in areas such as natural resources, energy transition, and globally relevant social issues.

“I hope we can identify the most promising areas for collaboration and bring together professors and researchers so that this partnership can continue to grow,” he said. According to Brian, stronger academic connections will help generate innovations that benefit both countries.

Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, Sarah Metcalfe, said cooperation with Indonesia has expanded across a wide range of disciplines. These include cultural heritage, health, education, social welfare, and environmental studies.

Metcalfe revealed that Nottingham researchers and their Indonesian counterparts have produced around 500 joint publications, particularly in engineering, medicine, and environmental sciences. The meeting also discussed opportunities for joint-degree and double-degree programs involving Nottingham campuses in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and China to strengthen global academic networks and expand access to international education.