Depok, West Java, June 9 -- University of Indonesia (UI) Rector Professor Heri Hermansyah emphasized the need to strengthen collaboration among varsities in BRICS countries to enhance their educational competitiveness globally.

"Cooperation and collaboration in various aspects, especially within the Three Pillars of Higher Education, must be expanded and strengthened to ensure they will benefit beyond the BRICS+ countries," Professor Hermansyah stated, referring to Indonesia's higher education pillars of education, research, and community service.

According to a university statement issued on Monday, the rector presented his views on university collaboration during his presentation at the recent BRICS+ Universities Rectors' Forum held i...