
USU Faculty of Forestry Collaborates with Domestic and International Universities for International Community Service
Professor Rahmawaty, the program coordinator, explained, “This program is funded by the Community Service Institute (LPPM) of Universitas Sumatera Utara. Through this initiative, USU aims to actively contribute to conserving natural resources and the environment while establishing strategic partnerships with national and international universities.”
12 August 2024

USU Forestry Faculty Community Plants Mangrove Seedlings in Nipah Village
A total of 200 mangrove seedlings were successfully planted on empty land formed due to recent coastal abrasion. Planting has been carried out in stages since January 2024, involving at least 80 students. This planting activity is a form of implementing community service activities (PPM) of the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara.
13 March 2024

IKGA FKG USU Community Service to Alleviate Children's Dental Problems
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry is the first department at USU's Faculty of Dentistry to carry out community service activities, targeting strategic government programs to reduce the level of tooth decay in children. This activity is also proof of the implementation of the collaboration between USU's Faculty of Dentistry and the North Sumatra Provincial Social Service, which is real, to achieve a common goal of improving the quality of oral health of children in Medan, North Sumatra.
20 February 2024

FH USU Holds Community Service on the Use of Voting Rights
In the community service/legal counseling activities, resource persons were academics from FH USU, including Dr. Afnila, S.H., M.Hum., with the material "The Right to Vote as a Constitutional Right of Citizens", Dr. Abdul Haris Nasution, S.H., M.H., who presented the material "Elections, Public Information: Your Right to Know", and Yusrin, S.H., M.Hum., with the counseling material "How to Become a Rational Voter?".
15 February 2024

USU FMIPA Chemistry Study Program Students Hold CGS at School
Chemistry Goes to School was held in almost 60 schools across Medan, Binjai, Serdang Bedagai, Kisaran, Pematang Siantar, Padang Sidempuan, and Central Tapanuli. The activity, which started on January 15-20, 2024, was carried out by 91 students of the Chemistry Undergraduate Study Program, FMIPA, batch 2023, divided into 8 teams. With the spirit of usefulness and organized cooperation, the Chemistry Undergraduate Study Program students, assisted by the Chemistry Student Association (IMK) FMIPA USU, succeeded in preparing the school safari activity thoroughly.
25 January 2024

Faculty of Forestry Holds International Exhibition on Bamboo Vegetation Utilization
"This international community service needs to be implemented every year as a form of implementation of science that has a direct impact on society and the environment," said Prof. Dr. Agus Purwoko as Vice Dean III of the USU Faculty of Forestry who is in charge of Research, Community Service, and Cooperation.
27 December 2023

Business Readiness in Facing ASEAN Economic Integration
This article discusses the readiness of businesses in Medan and its surrounding areas to face ASEAN economic integration through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). In collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the program aims to provide understanding and strategies for business actors to effectively respond to regional economic dynamics.
15 December 2023

Application of Appropriate Technology for the Production of Organic NPK Fertilizer Utilizing Livestock and Oil Palm Waste in Bekiung Village
This article discusses the application of appropriate technology to process oil palm and livestock waste in Bekiung Village into organic NPK fertilizer. The program aims to enhance farmers’ knowledge, improve soil quality, and create new economic opportunities for the local community.
04 December 2023

Coral Reef Transplantation Impacted by Asphalt Spill as an Effort to Rehabilitate the Coral Reef Ecosystem in Afulu Village, North Nias Regency
This article discusses the rehabilitation of coral reef ecosystems in Afulu Village, North Nias, damaged by the asphalt spill from the MT Aashi vessel. Using environmentally friendly coral transplantation technology, the program aims to restore ecosystem functions, support coastal sustainability, and align with SDG 14.
29 November 2023

Waste Management through Waste Banks in Jati Subdistrict, Medan Maimun District, Medan City
This article discusses a community service program in Jati Subdistrict, Medan Maimun, focusing on waste management through the establishment of a waste bank. The program aims to improve residents’ skills in sorting, recycling, and processing household waste into economically valuable products to reduce waste and enhance community welfare.
24 November 2023