MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Deli Serdang Regency Government has called on the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) to further strengthen its position as a leading university by producing innovations and solutions to address various development challenges. At the same time, the university is expected to expand its cooperation with regional governments so that research findings and scientific knowledge can directly benefit the public.
Deputy Regent of Deli Serdang Lom Lom Suwondo expressed the hope on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during the public session marking
USU's 74th anniversary at the
USU Auditorium in Medan.
Lom Lom emphasized that the partnership between the Deli Serdang Government and USU had so far brought numerous benefits to the community. The cooperation covers several strategic areas, including education, healthcare, research, and human resource development.
In his view, universities play an important role in supporting regional governments in implementing high-quality development. With its academic capacity and available resources,
USU can further expand its contribution through more concrete and sustainable partnerships.
"The Deli Serdang Government congratulates Universitas Sumatera Utara on its 74th anniversary. May USU continue to grow, achieve greater success at both the national and international levels, and remain a strategic partner of the regional government in realizing high-quality and sustainable development," Lom Lom said.
Partnership between
USU and
Deli Serdang GovernmentLom Lom said the cooperation between the Deli Serdang Government and USU was an important component in improving the quality of public services and regional development. Synergy between the government and the university could create greater opportunities to develop various programs tailored to the needs of the community.
The cooperation is not limited to education. Healthcare, research, and human resource capacity building are also areas in which the partnership can be further developed.
The regional government, Lom Lom said, needs scientific support and research findings from universities to strengthen development planning. Conversely, universities can gain opportunities to implement their research findings through programs that directly engage with communities.
Therefore,
USU's 74th anniversary provides an opportunity to further strengthen the synergy between academia and regional government.
USU is expected to continue producing qualified graduates while developing research that addresses concrete problems faced by society.
THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN RESEARCH: North Sumatra Deputy Governor Surya highlights the importance of universities through research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking to ensure that scientific contributions provide concrete benefits to the public. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
Research and Innovation Must Deliver Impact
In the same context, North Sumatra Deputy Governor Surya highlighted the importance of universities contributing to development through research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking.
According to Surya, this role is becoming increasingly important in light of the theme of
USU's 74th anniversary, "Listening to Science for Global Impact." The theme underscores the importance of scientific knowledge as a foundation for addressing various challenges and generating broader impact.
Surya hopes that academics will not merely produce research findings that remain confined to the university environment. The government and universities must work together to ensure that research findings can be applied in the daily lives of communities and generate concrete solutions.
Through the direct application of research findings, science can contribute to addressing various development problems. This approach can also help the government formulate programs and policies that are better aligned with actual conditions on the ground.
The demand for practical implementation of research findings also strengthens the position of universities as strategic government partners. Collaboration among academics, government institutions, and communities can accelerate the implementation of innovations and expand the benefits of research.
EXPANDING SCIENTIFIC IMPACT:
USU Rector Muryanto Amin explains
USU's efforts to expand the impact of scientific knowledge through cooperation with regional governments in education, healthcare, and strengthening regional capacity. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
USU Seeks to Expand Scientific Impact
USU Rector Muryanto Amin explained various measures being undertaken by the university to expand the impact of scientific knowledge through cooperation with regional governments.
USU is continuing to develop partnerships in areas including education, healthcare, and strengthening regional capacity.
These partnerships are part of USU's efforts to ensure that its academic contribution extends beyond the university itself. Scientific knowledge is also being developed with a clear focus on the needs of regional governments and communities.
Through cooperation with various partners,
USU has opportunities to broaden the utilization of research findings while increasing the university's contribution to development. Such synergy can also strengthen regional capacity to address increasingly complex challenges.
The public session marking USU's 74th anniversary was attended by numerous senior officials and prominent figures. Among those present were USU Board of Trustees Chairman and Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto, as well as Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman.
Representatives of the North Sumatra Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), professors, university leaders, several regional heads, and members of the
USU academic community also attended the event.
USU's 74th anniversary was not merely an occasion to celebrate the university's development, but also served as a forum to strengthen the university's commitment to contributing to regional and national development.
By focusing on research,
innovation, and collaboration,
USU is expected to become increasingly capable of connecting academic priorities with concrete development challenges on the ground. Regional governments can also utilize academic expertise and research findings to formulate more targeted, effective, and sustainable development measures.
These expectations are in line with the call for universities not only to pursue academic achievements but also to expand the social impact of scientific knowledge. USU is expected to remain a center for knowledge development while serving as a strategic government partner in creating solutions to various development challenges in North Sumatra. (IDNC)
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