FIB USU PR - On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) strengthened its academic networks and international partnerships through the signing of Implementation Agreements (IAs) with speakers of the FIB USU Summer Course 2026. The signing ceremony was held at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan.

The IA signing involved academics from several higher education institutions, namely Lusia Marliana Nurani, Ph.D. from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB); Prof. Aurelio P. Vilbar, Ph.D. from the University of the Philippines Cebu, Philippines; Uniansasmita Samoh from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand; and Dr. Sawirman, M.Hum. from Universitas Andalas, Padang.

The signing was part of the FIB USU Summer Course 2026, which serves as a platform for academic learning, knowledge exchange, and scholarly interaction involving academics from Indonesia and abroad. The program represents one of FIB USU’s initiatives to broaden academic perspectives while strengthening higher education networks and internationalization.

Through the signing of the IAs, FIB USU and the participating academics reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the implementation of academic collaboration. The agreements are expected to support various academic activities, including education, knowledge exchange, research, and other collaborative initiatives within the agreed areas of cooperation.

The participation of academics from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand also provided opportunities for the FIB USU academic community to engage with diverse scholarly perspectives and academic experiences. Such exchanges contribute to fostering cross-cultural understanding while expanding academic networks at both national and international levels.

The IA signing further reinforces FIB USU’s efforts to develop sustainable academic partnerships. FIB USU has previously undertaken various forms of academic and international collaboration through public lectures, Summer Course programs, academic exchanges, and partnerships with higher education institutions from different countries.

Through this initiative, FIB USU continues to promote collaborative opportunities that enable faculty members and students to gain academic experiences across institutions and national borders. The signing of the IAs is expected to provide a foundation for further cooperation in education, research, community engagement, and other academic activities.