Jakarta, Oct. 30 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has voiced strong support for Open University's (UT) efforts to strengthen the nation's science and technology ecosystem, calling the institution a key partner in advancing innovation and public access to knowledge.

"UT is our partner and part of us. It is no longer just collaboration - we must work hand in hand to advance science and technology in Indonesia," said Yudi Darma, the ministry's director of Science and Technology Dissemination and Utilization, on Thursday.

Speaking at the 5th International Seminar of Science and Technology (ISST) at UT's campus in South Tangerang, Banten, Darma said the ministry welcomes higher education institutions that ...