USU Creates Impact in Remote Regions

The Indonesian Ministry of Education has introduced an "impact-driven education" policy, requiring all higher education institutions to demonstrate tangible benefits through their activities. In line with this directive, five lecturers from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) carried out a capacity-building program for lecturers in remote areas of North Sumatra.

The program took place on Nias Island, which can only be reached by a one-hour flight, or an eight-hour land journey followed by an eight-hour sea trip. The USU delegation conducted training sessions and workshops for more than 100 lecturers from Universitas Nias and Sundermann Theological Seminary.

The five lecturers included Prof. Endang Sulistya Rini, Prof. Dr. Yeni Absah, Prof. Dr. R. Hamdani Harahap, Prof. Saharman Gea, and Dr. Fotarisman Zaluchu. The intensive training was held on August 7–8, 2025.

“This initiative will continue through collaboration with Universitas Sumatera Utara, ensuring that the university’s impact becomes increasingly significant,” said Prof. Saharman.