As part of the 46th Dies Natalis celebration of FISIP USU, the Political Science Study Program, FISIP USU, successfully organized an International Guest Lecture Discussion. This academic event focused on social protection for vulnerable groups, with an emphasis on comparative studies of policies and practices related to population aging in Thailand and Indonesia.
As the event organizer, the Political Science Study Program invited a keynote speaker with expertise in the field, namely Assoc. Prof. Puchong Senanuch, Ph.D., from Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. The presence of this international academic was expected to provide in-depth insights and cross-country comparative perspectives on addressing social welfare issues affecting older people.
Through this event, held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Political Science Study Program successfully presented a strategic discussion forum that could strengthen the academic community’s understanding of how to analyze social protection policy comparisons at the international level.
FISIP USU PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM
Medan, November 9, 2026