SMA Cahaya Rancamaya once again became a strategic meeting point between secondary education and the international higher education ecosystem. On December 9, Prof. Dr. Ardi Findyartini, Ph.D., Director of Strategy and Transformative Learning Systems at the Directorate General of Science and Technology of Higher Education, conducted a working visit while reviewing the series of activities at the UK Universities Mini Exhibition, which brought together nine universities from the United Kingdom. This program was held as an effort to expand access to global education information for students.
The mini exhibition featured comprehensive information about studying abroad, including academic programs, scholarship opportunities, and career prospects. In addition, students attended a UCAS Admission webinar that discussed the university application process in the UK in detail. Through direct interaction with representatives of international universities, students gained clearer insights into the preparation needed to pursue higher education overseas.
The Directorate of Strategy and Transformative Learning Systems (SSPT) viewed this event as an important momentum to bring together two educational ecosystems—schools and international universities—within one collaborative space. This approach aligns with the focus of transformative learning, which encourages students to broaden their global horizons, build international networks, and prepare for a more progressive and borderless future in education.
Sustainable Education: Campus–School Collaboration as a Solution for the Future
On the same day, the Director of Strategy and Transformative Learning Systems, together with her team, conducted a direct visit to support the implementation of The UK Undergraduate Admission, a program facilitated by the British Council. The visit was designed to ensure that information about higher education pathways in the United Kingdom can be widely and equitably accessed by students, while strengthening academic literacy and global readiness from the secondary school level.
The presence of SSPT leadership demonstrated the Directorate General’s commitment to ensuring that the program runs optimally, remains relevant, and effectively addresses student needs in the era of global competition. Support for creating a responsive learning ecosystem is expected to open more opportunities for Indonesian youth to compete on the international stage.
Beyond the outreach sessions, the event also showcased the innovative works of SMA Cahaya Rancamaya students through an internal mini exhibition. A variety of research outputs and science projects were presented, ranging from eco-friendly ecosoap, wastewater filtration systems for sustainable sanitation, plant seedling technology designed to accelerate growth, to AI-based high-accuracy cameras for object detection. These works represent the school’s strong foundation in research-based and project-based learning.
The presentation of student projects before guests from international universities demonstrates that the school is not only opening global access but also building strong academic and innovation capacities from an early stage. This cross-institutional collaboration serves as a concrete step in fostering a generation of innovators capable of contributing positively to society, both nationally and globally.
