Tangerang Selatan– Universitas Terbuka (UT) held a ceremony commemorating Hari Kesaktian Pancasila (Pancasila Sanctity Day)2026 on Thursday (October 1, 2026). During the ceremony, the UT Rector read the Hari Kesaktian Pancasila Pledge as an affirmation of the commitment to uphold and practice the values of Pancasila in the life of the nation and state.
The reading of the pledge was one of the important parts of the ceremony, which carried the theme “Pancasila as the Unifier of the Nation toward a Sovereign, Equal, and Prosperous Indonesia.” The theme served as a reference for the organization of the Hari Kesaktian Pancasila 2026 commemoration in various institutions and regions across Indonesia.
In the pledge signed by the Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia – DPR RI), Puan Maharani, on October 1, 2026, it was emphasized that Indonesia’s journey since the Proclamation of Independence on August 17, 1945, has been inseparable from various challenges to the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Various threats from within and outside the country serve as an important reminder of the need to maintain unity and remain vigilant against efforts that threaten Pancasila as the state ideology.
The message ultimately leads to one determination: to make Pancasila a source of strength to strengthen togetherness. These values are not only relevant to the life of the state but can also be manifested through various fields that directly engage with society, one of which is education.
This is where the role of higher education becomes important. Education is not merely a space for acquiring knowledge but also a means of building a society in which people have fair opportunities to develop. The wider the access to education, the greater the opportunities for people from various backgrounds to improve their capacities and take part in Indonesia’s development.
This spirit is in line with the role of Universitas Terbuka, which since its establishment has provided an open and distance education system. Through its flexible learning model, UT provides opportunities for people to pursue higher education without being hindered by distance, age, employment, or place of residence.
These characteristics enable higher education to reach people in various regions, including those who face limitations in participating in conventional lecture systems. Thus, access to quality education is not concentrated only in certain areas but can be expanded to reach more Indonesian people.
Efforts to expand learning opportunities are also in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education. This global development goal emphasizes the importance of inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. This principle is closely related to efforts to provide higher education that can be accessed regardless of geographical location and background.
On the occasion of Hari Kesaktian Pancasila 2026, the spirit of unity therefore does not stop at a pledge. This value can be translated into concrete steps to create greater opportunities for people to access education and improve their quality of life.
Through the spirit of “Pancasila as the Unifier of the Nation toward a Sovereign, Equal, and Prosperous Indonesia,” UT continues to strengthen its role in expanding access to higher education. From the ceremony grounds to the learning space, the same spirit comes together toward one goal: providing open and quality learning opportunities for the people of Indonesia.
