FH USU PUBLIC RELATIONS – The Master’s Study Program in Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held the Summer Course 2026 Dinner Reception at Ten Coffee USU on Monday (October 19, 2026). The event was part of the Summer Course 2026 series, which is taking place from October 19–23, 2026, with 24 participants comprising eight international participants from outside Indonesia, eight international participants currently residing in Indonesia, and eight students from the Faculty of Law USU.

Director of the USU Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Area, Prof. Dr. Ir. Noverita Sprinse Vinolina, M.P., said in her remarks that the event provided an opportunity for participants from different countries to exchange knowledge and experiences while strengthening international academic relations.

“This event provides an opportunity for participants from different countries to exchange knowledge and experiences while strengthening international academic relations,” she said.

She also emphasized the importance of collaboration among higher education institutions in expanding academic networks, promoting joint research, and enhancing knowledge exchange. Through the program, participants are expected to actively engage in discussions and establish sustainable collaborations.

“We hope the participants can actively participate in discussions, expand their academic networks, and build sustainable collaborations through this program,” she explained.

Meanwhile, a participant from Malaysia, Asst. Prof. Dr. Afridah Abas from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), expressed her appreciation to the Faculty of Law USU for its warm welcome and hospitality. She also expressed her enthusiasm for participating in the Summer Course 2026 series.

“I greatly appreciate the welcome and hospitality provided by the Faculty of Law USU. I am happy to be part of this program and hope to gain new experiences and knowledge,” she said.

Another participant, Mahmud Lawan, a Nigerian student currently studying at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), also expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the event. According to him, the program not only provided an opportunity to gain knowledge but also enabled participants to expand their social networks and develop a better understanding of different cultures.

“I am happy to participate in this program because it not only gives me the opportunity to gain new knowledge, but also allows me to meet participants from different countries, expand my circle of friends, and understand different cultures,” he said.

Through the implementation of Summer Course 2026, the Faculty of Law USU is expected to continue strengthening international collaboration, expanding academic networks, and promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences among students and academics from different countries.