YOGYAKARTA — UIN Sunan Kalijaga called for stronger collaboration to improve access to quality education during a National Education Day ceremony held on Saturday (May 2).

Rector Noorhaidi Hasan said education must move beyond formal policy into meaningful implementation, emphasizing that progress depends on collective commitment across institutions.

“Education is fundamentally a process of human development, grounded in care and aimed at unlocking human potential,” he said, echoing remarks from Indonesia’s education minister.

The ceremony brought together the university’s academic community, with participants wearing traditional attire reflecting Indonesia’s cultural diversity.

The rector highlighted five key policy priorities, including education infrastructure development, digitalization, teacher capacity building, character education, and expanding inclusive access.

He also underscored the adoption of “deep learning” as a strategic approach to improve education quality, focusing not only on cognitive outcomes but also on contextual understanding.

The event reinforced the role of universities in shaping human capital and promoting equitable education, amid broader national efforts to strengthen competitiveness and social inclusion.

The ceremony also served as a moment of reflection on education’s role in nation-building, positioning universities as key actors in delivering long-term social impact.