FIB USU PR - On November 2–4, 2026, the Head of the English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), attended the 7th Congress of the English Studies Association in Indonesia (ESAI), held at Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Central Java.
The 7th ESAI Congress served as a forum for academics and study program administrators in the fields of English language and literature studies from various universities across Indonesia. The event addressed several strategic issues concerning the development of higher education, particularly curriculum updates and developments in the accreditation system through SAPTO 2.0 and the Independent Accreditation Agency for Humanities (LAM-HUM).
In addition to discussions on curriculum development and accreditation, the congress also included the election of the new ESAI chairperson and executive board for the 2026–2030 term. The forum provided participants with an opportunity to exchange information, share experiences, and strengthen coordination and collaboration among study programs in response to developments in higher education.
The participation of the Head of the English Literature Study Program at FIB USU provided strategic benefits for the development of the study program, particularly in gaining the latest information on curriculum and accreditation policies, as well as expanding academic cooperation networks. One of the tangible outcomes of this participation was the acquisition of two cooperation documents for FIB USU.
This participation also reflects FIB USU's commitment to improving educational quality, strengthening institutional relations, and promoting the development of higher education that is adaptive to academic developments and needs.
FIB USU extends its appreciation and gratitude to the Dean and Vice Deans for their support, which enabled the successful participation in the 7th ESAI Congress.
Through this event, FIB USU is expected to further strengthen its contribution to the development of English language and literature education and enhance academic quality through collaboration and networking among higher education institutions.