Medan – On October 20, 2026, the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FT USU), organized a coordination meeting to discuss the implementation plan for Project-Based Learning (PjBL). The meeting served as part of the 2026 FT USU Anniversary (Dies Natalis) event series while driving faculty-wide commitment to elevated project-based instructional quality.

The meeting was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Rosdanelli Hasibuan, M.T. (Vice Dean for Academic, Student, and Alumni Affairs) and attended by heads and secretaries of undergraduate study programs, alongside student association presidents from across FT USU.

The session opened with presentations delivered by Buchari, S.T., M.Kes., and Dr. Donni Syahrial Hanafi Daulay, S.T., M.T. (FT USU 2026 Anniversary PjBL Organizing Committee). The presentations established a shared operational framework for applying PjBL across faculty curricula. This instructional model positions real-world projects as a core element of the learning process, enabling students to connect theoretical academic knowledge with structured problem-solving in industrial and societal contexts.

This initiative directly supports Sustainable Development Goal SDG 4 (Quality Education) by reinforcing active learning methodologies that cultivate practical application, teamwork, and critical problem-solving capabilities among engineering students. Moving forward, full implementation will require sustained follow-up at the study program and course level to ensure consistent integration.