PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin hopes that the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary and the 14th Lustrum of the Indonesian Education University (UPI) can be a momentum in producing quality and characterful educators and scientists in the future.

Bey said this while attending the 70th Anniversary and 14th Lustrum of UPI at the Achmad Sanusi UPI Building, Bandung City, Monday (21/10/2024).

"This 70th Dies Natalis is an extraordinary achievement that marks UPI's long journey in producing quality educators and scientists, as well as helping to shape a young generation with character," said Bey.

Bey also hopes that UPI will continue to grow and play an active role in the development of education on the national and international stage by producing many scientific works.

"By carrying the theme 'UPI Berkarya, UPI Mendunia', it illustrates UPI's vision as a university that not only focuses on developing education domestically, but also plays an active role in the international arena," he said.

In addition, Bey also said that the West Java Provincial Government will work hand in hand with UPI to create innovation and technology in the field of education with research that is relevant to its time.

"The West Java Provincial Government highly appreciates UPI's strategic role in supporting regional development, especially through innovation in the fields of education and research that are relevant to the challenges of the times," said Bey.

Bey also advised UPI academics to continue to produce innovations in the world of education. This is to increase the competitiveness of the Indonesian nation in the international arena.

"I would also like to thank all UPI academics and alumni who have contributed in various fields, from education, research, to community service. Hopefully, the spirit to work and go global will continue to inspire us all in building a better future," he said.

Not to forget, Bey appreciated UPI's sports science facilities which could help the West Java PON team achieve a hat-trick as overall champions at the 2024 Aceh-North Sumatra PON event.