The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held an online Workshop on Updating the Master’s Program Curriculum with the theme “Locally Excellent and Globally Impactful Curriculum” on October 23, 2025. The event featured speakers from various institutions and leading universities to strengthen the relevance of the graduate curriculum to modern-day needs.

SMKI 2025 brings together young foresters from 48 universities in Medan to discuss climate change, forest governance, FoLU Net Sink 2030, and the future of Indonesian forestry.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, held an Inhouse Training on Scientific Writing for forestry students on October 15, 2025. The event featured three speakers — Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto, Dr. Kansih Sri Hartini, and Dr. Agr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga — who delivered materials on writing guidelines, research idea exploration, and the use of academic digital tools. Through this training, students are expected to develop the ability to produce high-quality scientific papers that positively impact the forestry field.

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), through its Community Service (PPM) program for Fostered Villages, conducted a composting workshop in Simangulampe Village, Humbahas. The activity encouraged local residents to process water hyacinth from Lake Toba into organic fertilizer as a solution to limited farmland and post-flood recovery.

The Faculty of Forestry at USU is holding a guest lecture titled “Characteristics of Watershed Stability” with Ir. Indra Nurdianyoto on Friday, October 3, 2025. This event serves as a practical learning platform for students to broaden their knowledge on watershed management.