FIB USU PR - On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) held a meeting with PT Kino to discuss a proposed cooperation agreement as part of efforts to strengthen institutional ties between higher education and the industry sector.


The meeting was attended by Mhd. Pujiono, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D., Dean of FIB USU; Dr. Zulfan, S.S., M.Hum., Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs; Ely Hayati Nasution, S.S., M.Si., CIT, Vice Dean for Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Academic Infrastructure; Andi Pratama Lubis, S.S., M.Hum., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization; as well as the Head of the Subdivision for Planning, Cooperation, and Internationalization (P2KI) at FIB USU.


Representing PT Kino were Defi Anggraini (Supervisor), Mhd. Yasier Abiyu (Team Leader), Elika Yuni Purba (Event Team), and Tita Wiladatika (Event Team). The meeting discussed various aspects of the proposed partnership and explored potential areas for collaboration between the two institutions.


The meeting served as a forum for both parties to establish a shared understanding and discuss the substance of the proposed cooperation agreement to ensure mutual benefits. Through the discussion, FIB USU and PT Kino sought to develop forms of collaboration that are relevant to academic needs while supporting the development of students’ competencies and practical experiences.


During the meeting, both parties discussed several key elements to be incorporated into the cooperation agreement, including the scope of collaboration, implementation mechanisms, and the respective contributions of each institution. The discussion was conducted openly, taking into consideration institutional needs, industry requirements, and opportunities for expanding the partnership in the future.


The proposed cooperation between FIB USU and PT Kino is expected to serve as a strategic step toward bridging academic potential with the needs of the professional world. Collaboration between higher education institutions and industry can provide students with greater opportunities to gain practical experience, strengthen their professional competencies, and develop insights into the workplace.


Through this partnership, FIB USU continues to expand its network of strategic partnerships beyond the higher education sector. This initiative reflects FIB USU’s commitment to providing adaptive and relevant education that responds to developments in the professional environment while creating broader opportunities for the academic community to gain practical knowledge and professional experience.


The discussion of the cooperation agreement with PT Kino also represents part of FIB USU’s efforts to establish sustainable collaboration between higher education and industry. Through well-directed synergy, the partnership is expected to contribute to improving the quality of education and developing human resources equipped with the competencies and professional readiness required by the evolving world of work.