Professional insight from Universitas Sumatera Utara

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is a prominent university located in Medan, North Sumatra. With a student population of about 42,500, USU comprises 17 faculties offering 65 undergraduate programmes and 67 postgraduate programmes. Since its establishment in June 1952, USU has been committed to providing comprehensive education across various disciplines.

Universitas Sumatera Utara

A first-generation student

‘Social mobility is about the whole student journey’

If your student is the first person in their family to go to university, what do they need to know? Find three ways to help first-generation students adjust to university life

Rulianda Purnomo Wibowo

Universitas Sumatera Utara

A teacher gives a lecture

How to become a better teacher

There is more to teaching than simply delivering content. Anggi Maisarah explains what she’s learned from her students and her advice for better teaching

Anggi Maisarah

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Two people laugh over a laptop

Build supervisory relationships that inspire, not just correct

The supervisory relationship can make the difference between a doctoral student thriving – or simply surviving. Here’s how to build productive, respectful relationships, grounded in mentoring principles

Elmeida Effendy

Universitas Sumatera Utara

An illustration of a teacher talking through a screen to students

‘Accessibility is what makes good teaching possible’

What does accessibility mean in principle, and how does it actually look in practice? Find guidance here on engaging students in learning, dealing with sensory issues and how to be flexible with assessment

Dewi Masyithah Darlan

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Medical staff laugh together

How translanguaging can improve the learning experience and boost students’ confidence

Research into nursing education in Indonesia found using two or more languages in the learning environment allowed students to grasp technical concepts quickly and easily. Here’s how it worked

Erikson Saragjh

Universitas Sumatera Utara