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Three students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), are currently participating in a student exchange program at INTI International University, Malaysia. This program is part of the Student Mobility Programme organized by INTI International University through international collaboration with Universitas Sumatera Utara. The initiative provides students with the...

The Pijar Student Press of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again organized the Basic Journalism Training (Pelatihan Jurnalistik Tingkat Dasar/PJTD) 2026 as part of its commitment to strengthening media literacy and journalism competencies. This program serves as one of the organization’s key annual agendas, consistently aimed at enhancing writing skills and foundational understanding of journalism.   As...

The National Professional Certification Agency (Badan Nasional Sertifikasi Profesi/BNSP) conducted an initial exploration of collaboration with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, to organize a special training program that leads to professional certification from BNSP. This program is designed to validate the technical competencies of students and alumni so that they...

The Communication Studies Program of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Sumatera Utara, served as the host for the Seminar and Regional Assembly (Musyawarah Wilayah/Muswil) of the Association of Higher Education in Communication Studies (ASPIKOM) for the North Sumatra Region. The event, themed “Big Data–Based Network Research: Future Challenges in Communication Studies...

Chairunnisa, a student of the Political Science Study Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), participated in the MBKM Global Volunteer program with AIESEC in USU in Vietnam. The program lasted for 50 days, from December 21, 2025 to February 8, 2026, and was held in Hai Phong...

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, held a Scientific Article Writing Workshop on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the FISIP USU Theater Room. The event featured Prof. Dr. Bagong Suyanto, Drs., M.S. from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, as the main speaker, with the aim of strengthening...

The basketball team of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), achieved remarkable success at the 2025 USU Basketball League (UBL), securing six awards, including the men’s championship title. The final match was held at the Cikal USU Basketball Court in early December 2025. The FISIP men’s team emerged as champions,...

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), continues to encourage the strengthening of student capacity through academic activities and character development. One such initiative was realized through the implementation of FGD x LOL 2025, organized by IMAJINASI of the Department of Communication Science, involving Communication Science students from the 2025...

The joint program featuring a Book Launch, the Closing of the Student Scientific Writing Program (PKTM) Phase II, and the Inauguration of the USU Migas Center by SKK Migas Sumbagut – KKKS Sumbagut Region was held at the FISIP Hall, Universitas Sumatera Utara. This event marked an important milestone in strengthening collaboration between SKK Migas...

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) organized the 2025 Summer Course themed “The Empowerment Practices for Disadvantaged People” on December 8–15, 2025. This international program was attended by 50 participants from more than 10 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as part of efforts to strengthen...

The presence of Dr. Gauri Kopardekar, ICCR Chair Professor, at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, demonstrates how academic activities can function as effective practices of cultural diplomacy. Through her involvement in various academic and cultural activities, FISIP USU becomes not only a learning space but also an arena for the...

The Social Welfare Science Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), in collaboration with the National and Political Unity Agency of North Sumatra Province, the Indonesian Association of Addiction Counselors (IKAI) of North Sumatra, and the North Sumatra Anti-Drug Community Information Center (PIMANSU), conducted an Addiction Counselor Training for...

FISIP-USU, December 9, 2025 — An act of solidarity was demonstrated by the FISIP USU Alumni Association through a fundraising initiative to assist members of the academic community affected by flood disasters in three provinces in Sumatra. The donations successfully collected amounted to IDR 15,000,000 and were officially distributed to 44 FISIP students registered as...

The Undergraduate Program in Social Anthropology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Sumatera Utara, held a Visiting Professor activity on November 18, 2025, featuring Prof. Dr. Atik Triratnawati, M.A., Professor of Health Anthropology from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This activity was designed to strengthen academic networks, improve the quality of education,...

As part of its 45th Anniversary celebration, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) held a National Scientific Oration on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the USU Student Hall. The event served as a moment of reflection on FISIP USU’s four-and-a-half-decade journey in developing social and political sciences that...