TANGERANG SELATAN, September 4, 2026 — A new space for growth has now opened at Universitas Terbuka (UT). It is not merely a place to gather and strengthen relationships, but also a platform for women within the UT community to learn, develop their potential, build independence, and contribute to their families and communities. The space is called PERMATA Universitas Terbuka, which was officially launched at the peak of UT’s 42nd Dies Natalis celebration at the Universitas Terbuka Convention Center (UTCC) on September 4, 2026.
The launch marked an important milestone in the organization’s journey, which had previously been declared on August 26, 2026. The declaration took place at the Kenari Room, Wisma 2 UT, Tangerang Selatan, and was carried out by eight administrators of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) UT. From this moment, PERMATA UT emerged as an independent women’s organization within Universitas Terbuka.
However, the establishment of PERMATA UT did not come without reason. There was a need to provide a platform capable of reaching and supporting more women within the UT community. So far, DWP membership has been designated for the wives of civil servant (PNS) employees and female PNS employees, including the wives of retired PNS employees and retired female employees. Therefore, a space was needed that could also accommodate non-PNS employees.
In response to this need, PERMATA UT was established with a broader scope. The organization is intended for the wives of active UT employees, both PNS and non-PNS, female UT employees, as well as the wives of retired employees and retired female UT employees. In this way, more members of the UT extended family have a space to connect, grow, and become empowered.
The spirit of embracing more members is also inseparable from UT’s widespread presence. Universitas Terbuka has 39 Regional UT offices and one overseas service. This condition makes the presence of a platform capable of bringing together women within the UT community, both at the central and regional levels, increasingly important.
Rather than simply serving as a place to gather, PERMATA UT is projected to become a strategic partner of the university in supporting the implementation of the three pillars of higher education. At the same time, the organization carries the spirit of strengthening and promoting the empowerment and capacity development of women and families within Universitas Terbuka.
This spirit is then translated into PERMATA UT’s vision: Open, Independent, Creative, and Innovative. This vision serves as the foundation for the organization in implementing various programs that touch the lives of its members, families, and communities.
To achieve these goals, PERMATA UT has five missions that serve as the foundation for implementing its various programs and activities. First, to empower and improve the welfare of members, families, and communities through education, economic, spiritual, and socio-cultural fields. Second, to build and unite PERMATA UT members spread across Indonesia.
The third mission is to establish cooperation with various parties in implementing work programs. The fourth mission is to increase the participation of PERMATA UT members in supporting the advancement of Universitas Terbuka. Meanwhile, the fifth mission is to develop the potential and capacity of members so that they can make positive contributions to their families, communities, and surrounding environment.
Furthermore, PERMATA UT also positions the organization as a medium for strengthening relationships while encouraging the formation of happy and independent families with an entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore, the fields of education, economics, and socio-cultural development are important components of the organization’s future direction.
Viewed more broadly, this spirit also intersects with the sustainable development agenda. Efforts to strengthen spaces for women’s empowerment and equality are aligned with SDG 5 on Gender Equality. Meanwhile, attention to education and capacity development also supports SDG 4 on Quality Education, while strengthening the economy and entrepreneurship is related to SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Ultimately, the presence of PERMATA UT demonstrates that Universitas Terbuka’s commitment to opening access and opportunities for growth does not stop at formal education. An inclusive ecosystem is also built through spaces for empowerment, collaboration, and capacity building for the university’s extended family.
With the launch of PERMATA UT, a new step has begun. From the central level to the regions, women within the UT community now have a platform to connect, learn, create, and build independence. An effort that carries the spirit of Universitas Terbuka: providing opportunities to grow and contribute more broadly, without limits.
