Universitas Prasetiya Mulya dan British Council Memperkuat Pendidikan Transnasional di East Asia Education Week 2026
Universitas Prasetiya Mulya is set to host the British Council East Asia Education Week 2026, an international educational forum aimed at uniting education leaders, policymakers, higher education institutions, and strategic partners from the UK and East Asia. Scheduled for February 3 to 4, 2026, the event will take place on the campus of Universitas Prasetiya Mulya.
Event Organization and Goals
The British Council, in collaboration with Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, is organizing this year’s East Asia Education Week as a strategic platform to advance transnational education (TNE), foster international collaboration, and promote partnerships and innovation in higher education between the UK and East Asia.
Keynote Speakers and Insights
Stella Christi, the Indonesian Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, highlighted Indonesia’s potential as a significant contributor to global education. She pointed out the country’s position as the fourth largest in the world and the President’s encouragement for transformative changes in the national education ecosystem. Transnational education is recognized as a means to enhance local capacity and attract international interest, positioning Indonesia as an educational destination.
Christiana Yosevina, Co-Provost of Academic Affairs at Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, indicated that the forum signifies the university’s dedication to elevating Indonesia’s status in global education. She described the event as not merely a discussion platform but a venue for tangible collaborations, asserting that transnational education serves as a critical link between global excellence and local contexts, preparing Indonesia’s future workforce for international competitiveness.
Event Highlights and Activities
The East Asia Education Week 2026 will include several key activities, such as keynote sessions, policy dialogues, partnership exhibitions, and alumni engagement activities. Highlights of the event comprise the East Asia Agents Conference on February 3 and the ThinkTNE Forum on February 4.
Day One: East Asia Agents Conference
The first day will center on the theme “Global pivot, local power: How education agents can support UK education in a shifting world.” This session will explore the dynamics of international education, student mobility, and the role of education agents in fostering cross-border partnerships through panel discussions, breakout sessions, and keynote presentations focusing on innovative student recruitment strategies and a student-centric approach in the digital landscape.
Day Two: ThinkTNE Forum 2026
The second day will proceed with the ThinkTNE Forum 2026, themed “Multilateral partnerships in Transnational Education – the what, why, and how.” This forum aims to facilitate detailed discussions on TNE partnership models, collaboration opportunities and challenges, and the institutional leadership’s role in creating inclusive and sustainable global higher education.
Selection of Universitas Prasetiya Mulya as Host
Universitas Prasetiya Mulya was chosen as the host in recognition of its alignment with values and commitments related to international collaboration. Summer Xia, British Council Country Director for Indonesia and Director for Southeast Asia, remarked that the university’s strong international vision and proven track record in partnerships made it an ideal venue for fostering educational collaboration between Indonesia and East Asia.
Commitment to Transforming Education
The British Council East Asia Education Week 2026 at Universitas Prasetiya Mulya highlights the institution’s commitment to transforming Indonesia’s higher education landscape, enhancing international networks, and promoting best practices in sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive event design.
Participation from Government Officials
The event will also feature participation from Indonesia’s Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, who will address the country’s ambitions in international education and global cooperation opportunities. Hassan Wirajuda, Rektor of Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, is expected to discuss future directions for transnational education.
A Global Educational Ecosystem
The gathering of numerous stakeholders from British and East Asian educational institutions further reinforces Universitas Prasetiya Mulya’s position as a leading private university in Indonesia, contributing significantly to the development of a global educational ecosystem focused on international collaboration, practice-based education, and the nurturing of future talent.
The forum underscores Universitas Prasetiya Mulya’s role as a globally oriented business and management institution, promoting educational collaboration between Indonesia, the UK, and East Asia.
(Source: Universitas Prasetiya Mulya)
