ITB Rector and USU Initiate University Consortium for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sumatra

The Rector of ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., and the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., held a discussion on the establishment of a University Consortium for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sumatra on Monday (29 December 2025). The consortium will involve Universitas Syiah Kuala, Universitas Malikussaleh, Universitas Samudra, Universitas Andalas, Universitas Negeri Padang, Universitas Indonesia, IPB University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Institut Teknologi Bandung, and Universitas Airlangga. This cross-university collaboration is expected to accelerate post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Sumatra by leveraging research excellence, multidisciplinary expertise, and strengthening the role of higher education institutions in supporting sustainable recovery of affected regions.