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USU Strengthens Hazardous Waste Management to Ensure Campus Safety By embedding hazardous waste management within its Green Campus Policy, USU aligns its environmental strategy with Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The policy ensures that waste disposal, ethical sourcing, and sustainable resource use are not only operational mandates but institutional values. 07 October 2024
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USU Empowers Policymakers through Capacity-Building and Knowledge Sharing Programs By fostering closer collaboration between academia and government, USU helps ensure that public decisions are based on data, guided by ethics, and responsive to societal needs. 05 October 2024
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USU’s Commitment to Sustainability Through Diverse and Plant-Based Meal Options By integrating sustainable menu design, local sourcing, eco‑friendly packaging, food‑waste recovery, and hands‑on education, USU has built a campus food ecosystem that supports human health and planetary well‑being—a practical, culturally relevant model for sustainable food systems in Indonesian higher education. 03 October 2024
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Affordable and Healthy Dining: Universitas Sumatera Utara Supports Student Well-Being with Café Talenta USU Through this integrated model of affordability, nutrition, and sustainability, USU reinforces its commitment to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by ensuring that all students have access to healthy and budget‑friendly meals, while at the same time advancing long‑term goals for responsible consumption and reduced ecological impact. 02 October 2024
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USU Expands Public Access to Library Resources and Digital Knowledge Platforms Through these initiatives, USU is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing educational access, promoting public engagement with academic research, and contributing to the global exchange of knowledge. 30 September 2024
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MoU between USU and Universitas Nias Raya Strengthens Education and Research Collaboration “The areas of cooperation include the implementation of education, training, assessment, research, and institutional development,” said the Rector. 30 September 2024
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USU and Muroran Discuss Oil Palm Research “We are very excited about this collaboration. This is a golden opportunity for our students and lecturers to share knowledge and experience, especially in the field of technology and research,” said Prof. Mury. 30 September 2024
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USU Launches Action Plan to Reduce Plastic Waste Across Campus By combining policy, infrastructure, partnerships, and sustainability education, Universitas Sumatera Utara demonstrates how a university can implement a practical action plan that changes everyday behaviour. The ongoing programme to minimise plastic waste is not only a step toward a greener campus, but also a model for how higher education institutions can foster an enduring culture of environmental responsibility among students, staff, and vendors. 30 September 2024
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USU Implements Watershed Management Strategy Based on Local Aquatic Biodiversity By combining local biodiversity data, geospatial ecosystem modelling, and practical watershed activities such as river care and community outreach, Universitas Sumatera Utara demonstrates how a university can turn research into a living watershed strategy. 30 September 2024
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USU Promotes Gender-Inclusive Family Support Allowing Shared Childcare Responsibilities “Supporting shared caregiving is central to gender equality,” stated Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara. “By building inclusive and flexible policies, USU ensures that both women and men can contribute equally to family, academia, and society.” 26 September 2024
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