Public Relations USU -  Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is strengthening its role as a globally competitive higher education institution through strategic collaboration with the China-Indonesia Cultural and Educational Exchange Association (CICEEA) in the USU × China Industries Job Fair 2025. The event will occur over two days, Monday–Tuesday (May 26–27, 2025). It will include two main agendas: a Job Fair and a Leadership Forum (Leader Forum) held at the Pancasila Building and the Digital Learning Center Building, 8th Floor, USU. This event marks the first international job fair bringing together job seekers with Chinese companies operating in the Sumatra region. Beyond recruitment, this job fair is a collaborative platform between the education sector and industry to address global labor market challenges. The Leader Forum on the second day provides a critical space to discuss “Enhancing Graduate Quality in the International Labor Market.” The forum brought together various stakeholders, including CEOs of Chinese investment companies, university leaders from various regions in Sumatra, and faculty leaders from USU. Their presence underscored a shared commitment to preparing graduates who are not only job-ready but also globally competitive. USU Vice Rector III, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., stated in her opening remarks that this event represents a concrete step by USU to bridge the gap between the academic world and the needs of the international industry. “This job fair is not just a recruitment space but also a strategic forum for exchanging ideas in building a more competitive career ecosystem amid globalization,” said Prof. Poppy. During the Leader Forum session, various speakers from across sectors shared insights and strategies for human resource development relevant to global industry needs. In the first session, participants included Prof. Dr. Eng. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T., Director of Internationalization and Global Partnerships at USU; Bai Jinsong, CEO of PT Perl Rever Indonesia; and Hu Haibin, President of CICEEA. They discussed the role of each institution in facilitating technology transfer and enhancing Indonesia's human resource capacity through education-industry synergy. The second forum featured representatives from the Ministry of Manpower, PT Dairi Prima Mineral, PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy, and PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia, who also highlighted the importance of integrating curricula with industry needs, enhancing cross-cultural skills, and strengthening the capacity of educational institutions to embrace technology-driven industrial transformation and sustainability. The discussion covered various aspects, including the importance of integrating curricula with industry needs, enhancing soft skills and cross-cultural competencies, and the readiness of educational institutions to address the needs of technology-driven industrial transformation and sustainability. The CEOs emphasized that one of the key factors in the smooth transfer of Chinese industrial technology to Indonesia is the quality of graduates who are adaptable and possess superior technical competencies. The Assistant for Government and Public Welfare of the North Sumatra Provincial Secretariat, Drs. Basarin Yunus Tanjung, M.Si., also expressed appreciation for the event. According to him, such activities play a strategic role in building bridges between technology, culture, and Indonesia's workforce. “This event not only opens up job opportunities abroad but also serves as a real platform for technology and cultural exchange between Indonesia and China,” he stated. The spirit of collaboration in the USU × China Industries Job Fair 2025 aligns with the policy direction of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, who emphasized in his speech at the Indonesia–China Business Reception that China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, with trade value exceeding 130 billion USD per year. With over 20 CEOs from Chinese companies and regional university representatives, USU further solidifies its position as a hub for educational collaboration and innovation in Sumatra. Additionally, this event is expected to serve as a gateway for further cooperation, such as international internships, student exchanges, and research collaborations. Through this program, USU expands its global partnership network and reaffirms its commitment to producing graduates who are relevant, highly competitive, and ready to fill strategic positions in the digital economy and global industry.

 Public Relations USU -  Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is strengthening its role as a globally competitive higher education institution through strategic collaboration with the China-Indonesia Cultural and Educational Exchange Association (CICEEA) in the USU × China Industries Job Fair 2025. The event will occur over two days, Monday–Tuesday (May 26–27, 2025). It will include two

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Public Relations USU -  Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) officially dispatched 99 students from six faculties to take part in the Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKN-T) program in 2025 which will be held in various villages in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, as part of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. This release occurred on Thursday, (08/05/2025) at the USU Faculty of Nursing Hall. In his speech, USU Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Edy Ikhsan SH, MA, emphasized that this KKNT is a golden opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they have learned in the classroom directly in the community. The Karo Regency Government has also accepted the presence of students in several villages with cultural and agricultural potential. “This is an opportunity for students who have been studying in classrooms to practice their knowledge directly in the community,” explained VR 1. In addition, VR 1 said the KKN-T program aligns with the Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on three main pillars: village human resource development, socio-economic development, and village environmental development. “The design is in line with the Village SDGs based on three pillars,” said VR 1. The KKN-T program in 2025 was participated by 99 students from 6 faculties. The Faculty of Vocational Studies was the most prominent participant, with 27 students, followed by the Faculty of Humanities, with 26 students, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, with 17 students, the Faculty of Psychology, with 11 students, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, with 9 students, and the Faculty of Agriculture, with 9 students. KKN-T Coordinator Dr. Zulfan S.S, M. Hum said there is no significant difference in the implementation of KKN-T this year. Still, the characteristic lies in the placement of students based on talents and competencies according to the background of the study program. This is in line with the theme “Building Villages with Talents,” which is in line with the characteristics of Karo Regency, which has great potential in agriculture and culture, including traditional villages worth developing as cultural villages. “There is no significant difference; it's just that we do the placement in the spirit of the talent,” Zulfan explained. The university has also thoroughly facilitated this departure, starting with coordination with the local government, accommodation, transportation, and BPJS protection for students. Hopefully, these students' presence can make a real contribution and leave a sustainable, positive impact on the local village community.

Public Relations USU -  Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) officially dispatched 99 students from six faculties to take part in the Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKN-T) program in 2025 which will be held in various villages in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, as part of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. This release occurred

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Public Relations USU - The Postgraduate Master of Management Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) hosted the 2nd International Joint Conference on Digitalization of Sustainable Social Sciences (IJCDSS) 2025 which took place in a hybrid manner at the Digital Learning Center Building USU, on Saturday (10/05/2025). This conference, which carried the theme "Sustainable Business: Balancing Economic Growth, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Equity for a Resilient Future," was organized by USU in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pulau Pinang and seven international universities from other countries. Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. as the Vice Rector III of USU who represented the USU Rector, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., said that the theme raised was very relevant to today, where the world is undergoing significant changes in business systems and management development. She added that these changes do not only focus on economic growth, but also pay great attention to environmental preservation and social justice. “This year's conference theme is very relevant to the demands of the times, when the world is in a vortex of changes in business systems and management development,” she said. Vice Rector III said that digitalization in social science offers excellent opportunities to bridge the gap between theory and practice, data and policy, and global vision and local action. She said that higher education institutions have a strategic role as centers of innovation, collaboration and the birthplace of solutions. Therefore, this conference is presented as a commitment of academics to producing knowledge and actively contributing to real change for a sustainable future. “The digitization of social science presents a great opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice, data and policy, global vision and local action,” she explained. More than 300 participants, including 200 speakers representing various institutions from Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK, Turkey, Germany, New Zealand and Taiwan, attended this year's conference. Prof. Dr. lr. Meilita Tryana Sembiring, S.T, M.T, IPU as the Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and Head of the Master of Management Study Program said that the Master of Management Study Program is currently exploring a double degree program with UiTM. Therefore, this conference was held as one of the stages, namely, a joint conference. “We are holding a joint conference, our stage towards a double degree program,” she said. Prof. Dr. lr. Meilita Tryana Sembiring, S.T, M.T, IPU, said 170 master management students needed to publish their papers to fulfill graduation requirements. She hoped this conference would help students publish their papers and better understand the academic process. “We hope that students can publish their papers at this conference, and it is also a means for them to understand better how the academic process works,” she hoped. As one of the keynote speakers, Sucipto Prayitno, Director of Human Resources and General Affairs of PTPN III (Persero), said the theme aligned with the challenges and opportunities faced in the agribusiness and plantation sectors in Indonesia. He believes technology is the key to dealing with existing obstacles. “The theme this time is in line with the challenges and opportunities being faced by the agribusiness and plantation sectors in Indonesia,” he said. On the same occasion, Sucipto Prayitno emphasized PTPN Group's commitment in creating a sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive Plantation industry. He added that PTPN Group is continuously transforming to build a plantation business model that will benefit financially, socially, and environmentally.  “PTPN Group is committed to creating a sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive plantation industry,” he emphasized.

 Public Relations USU - The Postgraduate Master of Management Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) hosted the 2nd International Joint Conference on Digitalization of Sustainable Social Sciences (IJCDSS) 2025 which took place in a hybrid manner at the Digital Learning Center Building USU, on Saturday (10/05/2025). This conference, which carried the theme "Sustainable Business: Balancing

USU Master of Management Hosts IJCDSS 2025 Event

Public Relations USU - Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again held USU Career Days 2025 which took place on Wednesday and Thursday, (07-08/05/2025) at the USU Student Center. This activity is a strategic initiative organized by the USU Research and Innovation Development Agency (BPRI) to bridge alumni with business and industry. In her remarks, Vice Rector III of USU, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. She expressed her appreciation to the leaders of partner companies for their active participation in this activity. She also thanked BPRI USU and all parties who have contributed to the success of this annual event. According to him, USU Career Days not only function as a job fair but also as a strategic activity that strengthens the synergy between the academic and professional worlds. "We express our high appreciation to the leaders of partner companies for their active participation in this activity. USU Career Days is not just a job fair, but a strategic activity that strengthens the synergy between the academic and professional worlds," said Prof. Poppy. More than just opening access to job opportunities, USU Career Days is also designed to encourage students and alumni to design their professional future purposefully. This activity provides a real space for job seekers to find positions that match their educational background, experience, and competencies. Meanwhile, BPRI USU's Manager of Entrepreneurship and Career Development, Ami Dilham, S.E., M.Si., explained that the main objective of USU Career Days is to gather companies from various sectors in Indonesia to recruit USU alumni directly. Furthermore, Ami Dilham, S.E., M.Si., added that several previous job fairs satisfied many companies because they managed to get potential candidates from USU alumni. She hopes that alumni who have successfully obtained jobs through USU Career Days can provide feedback to the campus in the future. This is important as a basis for evaluating and improving the quality of activities. “We also hope that alumni who have found jobs through this activity can provide feedback to the campus as a basis for evaluating and improving the quality of future activities,” said Ami Dilham.

 Public Relations USU - Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again held USU Career Days 2025 which took place on Wednesday and Thursday, (07-08/05/2025) at the USU Student Center. This activity is a strategic initiative organized by the USU Research and Innovation Development Agency (BPRI) to bridge alumni with business and industry. In her remarks, Vice Rector

USU Career Days 2025 Fosters Academic - Industry Synergy and Collaboration

Public Relations USU -  Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again gave birth to dozens of new professionals in the field of engineering through the Inauguration of Engineers Batch XIII of the Professional Engineer Education Study Program (PSPPI). A total of 57 participants were officially inaugurated, consisting of 4 regular pathway graduates and 53 from the Recognition of Past Learning (RPL) pathway. It took place at the USU Faculty of Engineering Hall, on Thursday (08/05/2025). This inauguration marks USU's continued commitment to strengthening the role of engineers amid the dynamics of development needs and technological transformation. Since its opening in the 2017/2018 academic year, PS PPI USU has graduated 597 engineers, with 30 active students enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year. In his speech, Vice Rector I of USU, Prof. Dr. Edy Ikhsan, S.H., M.A., said that today's engineering profession plays a vital role in breaking the boundaries of development traditions towards digital transformation and sustainable technology. According to him, engineers must be technically proficient but also ethical, collaborative, and have a progressive national vision. “This is a momentum for us to strengthen the role of engineering in facing the Society 5.0 era, where engineers must be able to think systemically, adapt, and have an impact,” said Prof. Edy. The USU Vice Rector I also emphasized that the title of engineer is not merely a formal status, but also a social responsibility. As an educational institution, USU is committed to ensuring graduates are ready to work and contribute through innovation, appropriate technology development, and professional dedication. The Dean of the USU Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ir. Fahmi, S.T., M.Sc., IPM, said this success resulted from close cooperation between the study program and PII and strong support from various sectors. He also invited the graduates to become promoters for PSPPI USU so that they could immediately complete their professional legality as mandated by the law. “We hope that graduates will become engineer ambassadors who can socialize the importance of STRI and support the achievement of the Advanced Indonesia 2045 target, both in quantity and quality of national engineering human resources,” he said. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII) North Sumatra Region, Dr. Ir. Ahmad Perwira Mulia, M.Sc., IPU, said that the engineer degree awarded today is the first step to fulfill the mandate of Law No. 11/2014 on Engineering. This certification is also the initial requirement in obtaining an Engineer Registration Certificate (STRI) as an official license to practice in the engineering field, similar to the practice license for doctors. "The title of engineer is not just a symbol, but an ethical and legal responsibility. This profession is recognized nationally and at the ASEAN and Asia Pacific regional levels," said Dr. Ahmad. The PII North Sumatra Region Chairman also highlighted the fundamental difference between engineer certification and SKA (Certificate of Expertise) from LPJK. According to him, the title of engineer carries a broader and more dignified professional dimension as it demands integrity, legal responsibility, and long-term work reputation.

 Public Relations USU -  Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again gave birth to dozens of new professionals in the field of engineering through the Inauguration of Engineers Batch XIII of the Professional Engineer Education Study Program (PSPPI). A total of 57 participants were officially inaugurated, consisting of 4 regular pathway graduates and 53 from the

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