Mataram, Universitas Mataram – Universitas Mataram (Unram) held a ceremony to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia solemnly at the Unram Rectorate Building Field attended by all Unram leaders, lecturers, employees and students.

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This activity took place solemnly and was coupled with the Awarding of Satyalancana Karya Satya Honors to Civil Servants (PNS) who have worked with full loyalty and awards to hundreds of outstanding students who have shown dedication and hard work in various fields.

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The Rector of Unram, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D as the Ceremony Supervisor recited remarks from the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, reminding all ceremony participants of the importance of the spirit of independence in the context of education and self-development. Prof. Bambang also emphasized the importance of the contribution of the younger generation in national development.

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“There will be no independence without a struggle that is done in mutual cooperation. Indonesia’s independence is the fruit of a movement towards a common goal. In the same way, we must strive for the advancement of education and culture together with the spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation),” he said.

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“Students now have the opportunity to explore their interests and potential with the independent curriculum, which starting this year is implemented as a national curriculum. Millions of college graduates have received better job opportunities because of their experience in the Independent Campus program. The commitment to continue to stand by the side of teachers has also been realized with the appointment of hundreds of thousands of honorary teachers to ASN PPPK. Let us continue the fight to advance Indonesian education and culture, and let us continue to strengthen our determination and steps to bring a glorious Indonesia,” he continued.

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The ceremony to commemorate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia is a momentum for the birth of an achievement spirit from students and is expected to strengthen the enthusiasm of students in pursuing achievements and making the best contribution to the advancement of the nation and state. This Independence Day is a valuable moment to refresh the commitment to excel and make greater achievements, a sense of nationalism and strengthen togetherness among the Unram academic community.