Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its contribution to the Technical Exchange on Zoonotic Malaria Surveillance between Indonesia and Malaysia, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 15 to 17 April 2026. The initiative focused on strengthening surveillance and diagnostic capacity for Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic malaria parasite of increasing public health concern, while also promoting cross-border collaboration between Indonesia and Malaysia. The activity directly reflects the spirit of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) welcomed a delegation from Universitas Satya Terra Bhinneka for a benchmarking visit focused on the management of the SDGs Center and the development of a Sustainability Living Lab (25/02/2026). The visit served as a platform for knowledge exchange and discussion on strengthening sustainability initiatives within higher education institutions.

MEDAN, INDONESIA – Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) continues to expand its global footprint by strengthening ties with one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious institutions, Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi.

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), in collaboration with national and international partners, has launched the Towards One Million Trees initiative as part of its long-term commitment to climate action and carbon emission reduction. The program aims to promote large-scale tree planting as a practical mitigation strategy to address climate change and environmental degradation.

In response to the aftermath of flooding in Tanjung Pura City, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), in collaboration with the Tanjung Pura Sub-District Government and various community partners, organized a Friday Clean-Up Movement (Jum’at Bersih) to support environmental recovery and protect public health in Pekan Tanjung Pura.