University News

Lessons from Europe’s Heatwave: Traditional Batak Houses Prove Zero-Carbon Architecture Already Existed

The extreme heatwave that hit Europe in June–July 2026 underscored the flaws of post-World War II modernist architecture. According to Dr. Ir. Ar. Achmad Delianur Nasution, a lecturer in Architecture at USU's Faculty of Engineering, Indonesia has actually had the solution for hundreds of years, one example being the traditional architecture of Batak indigenous houses, which applies zero-carbon principles through natural materials as well as natural lighting and ventilation.

USU Aquatic Resources Management Lecturer Shares Expertise in Silvofishery Training with Pertamina EP Pangkalan Susu and KTH Penghijauan Maju Bersama

USU Holds Public Relations Technical Workshop to Strengthen Publications and Social Media Management

"This program is essential for broadening the knowledge and enhancing the competencies of faculty public relations officers and social media managers so they can produce high-quality, accurate information that helps build a positive institutional image," said Prof. Elmeida.

USU Rector Highlights Skills Mismatch, Urges Curricula to Meet Industry Needs

USU Selects 2026 SDGs Ambassadors: Emphasizing the Role of Students in Sustainable Development

"Kalau kita ingin menuju kampus yang berkelanjutan itu harus didukung beberapa aspek, seperti kepemimpinan, peraturan yang jelas, dan juga program-program yang jelas," ujarnya.

USU Holds LAMSPAK On-Site Assessment for the Doctoral Program in Development Studies

"Besar harapan kami kegiatan ini akan memberikan hasil yang terbaik bagi peningkatan akreditasi Program Studi S3 Studi Pembangunan, dari yang sebelumnya Baik Sekali semoga berhasil naik ke peringkat yang lebih baik," ujarnya.