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Every 25 November, Indonesia commemorates National Teachers’ Day as a moment to honor educators who have become the main pillar in advancing the nation’s intellectual development. In 2025, the commemoration carries the theme “Great Teachers, Strong Indonesia,” emphasizing that the strength of a nation is rooted in the quality and integrity of its educators.

Teachers are not only transmitters of knowledge but also character builders, value instillers, and guides for younger generations as they navigate an era of increasingly rapid change. Amid technological advancement, digital transformation, and complex social dynamics, the role of teachers has become even more significant as adaptive, innovative, and humanistic agents of learning.

As a higher education institution committed to producing outstanding generations, Untar views National Teachers’ Day as an important momentum to strengthen collaboration among universities, educators, and society. Through the tridharma of higher education, which consists of education, research, and community service, Untar also plays a role in supporting the development of educators’ capacities so they remain relevant to the needs of the modern world.

The momentum of National Teachers’ Day 2025 also serves as a reminder for the Untar academic community to continue appreciating, supporting, and valuing the roles of lecturers and educators. With strong dedication, quality learning, and exemplary values, educators hold a strategic role in building the foundation for a smarter, more competitive, and more principled Indonesia in the future.

Happy National Teachers’ Day 2025.

Let us continue together in the mission of building more meaningful education for future generations.

(VA/YS)