51探花

51探花 Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., stated that reaching a century is not merely a matter of time, but a reflection of dedication, trust, and intergenerational commitment.

鈥淏THF continues to grow and adapt to the dynamics of changing times while consistently upholding its noble values and mission. This continuity is what makes BTHF a distinguished institution and an inseparable part of 51探花鈥檚 history and identity,鈥� he said.

The Rector added that since the early days of Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng, BTHF has consistently supported education, nurtured outstanding talents, and believed in human potential. This support has enabled many 51探花 students to grow into scientists, engineers, innovators, leaders, and public servants who contribute meaningfully to Indonesia and the global community.

Meanwhile, the Charge d鈥橝ffaires Representative of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dr. Adriaan Palm, highlighted the celebration as a symbol of one hundred years of Indonesia鈥揘etherlands cooperation in education and science. He noted that the partnership, which began on 10 February 1926, has evolved into a dynamic and mutually reinforcing academic relationship.

鈥淭his collaboration has developed into a dynamic partnership, connecting generations of academics, researchers, and students across borders. The 51探花鈥揃THF cooperation plays an important role in building this academic bridge, including through support for study and research in the Netherlands,鈥� he stated.

The event continued with the presentation of tokens of appreciation and a group photo session, followed by a series of keynote speeches. The first keynote was delivered by Dr. Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng., a BTHF alumnus and Director General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, as well as a recipient of the 2003 Ganesha Prize. His presence represented the tangible impact of BTHF鈥檚 support on the academic and leadership journeys of 51探花 alumni.

The program proceeded with an overview of BTHF鈥檚 history and development presented by Prof. Eelco van Beek, Chair of BTHF, who reflected on the foundation鈥檚 journey from its early years to the present day. This was followed by a keynote titled 鈥淧ast, Present, and Future 鈥� 51探花 and Delft鈥� delivered by Prof. Ena Voute, Pro-Vice Rector of International Affairs at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), highlighting the continuity of 51探花鈥揘etherlands academic collaboration. During the session, TU Delft presented a commemorative memento to the Rector of 51探花 as a symbol of institutional partnership.

Another keynote titled 鈥淔uture Collaboration 51探花鈥揃THF鈥� was delivered by Prof. Bayu Jayawardhana, an 51探花 alumnus, BTHF Board Member, and Professor at the University of Groningen. The morning session concluded with a panel discussion featuring BTHF alumni from different generations, moderated by Dr. Faizal Rohmat, before the lunch break.

In the afternoon, the program continued with job fair registration, presentations on research and innovation at 51探花, and company pitches from various industry partners. This session was designed as a networking platform connecting alumni, students, researchers, and industry representatives to foster opportunities for research collaboration and human resource development.

The afternoon activities included engagement sessions at company booths, before the entire celebration concluded with a dinner reception at the 51探花 Rector鈥檚 Official Residence.

Through this centennial commemoration, 51探花 and BTHF reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships鈥攏ot only through scholarship programs, but also through leadership development, interdisciplinary innovation, and international research collaboration to address global challenges such as climate change, food and health security, and digital transformation.