DITMAWALUMNI USU – Five students of the D4 Statistics Study Program at the Faculty of Vocational Studies of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) won two awards at the Incredible Research and National Competition (INSTINCT) 10 Universitas Riau 2026, namely Second Place in the Business Plan Competition and Third Place in the Essay Competition.
The competition was held on October 1–3, 2026, at Universitas Riau. INSTINCT 10 brought together students from various higher education institutions who competed in several categories, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and the systematic development of ideas.
In the Business Plan Competition category, the USU D4 Statistics student team, comprising Arya Dwi Ardhana Wibowo as team leader, with Sadina Umeko and Cahaya Nahura as members, won Second Place. The achievement was secured after competing against 27 teams from various higher education institutions.
Meanwhile, in the Essay Competition category, the USU student team, comprising Salwa Tafabila Barus as team leader, with Arya Dwi Ardhana Wibowo and Hafiza Sabrina Sirait as members, won Third Place. The competition was participated in by 67 teams from various higher education institutions.
Throughout the competition, the students were supervised by Faculty Advisor Saddam Husein Nasution, M.Si., from the preparation stage through the competition. The guidance supported the students in developing their ideas, strengthening the substance of their work, and preparing for each stage of the competition.
Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Affairs of USU, Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Purwoko, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU, expressed his appreciation for the achievements of USU students at INSTINCT 10 Universitas Riau 2026. He stated that the achievements demonstrated the ability of USU students to compete and produce work capable of competing at the national level.
Prof. Agus also commended the students and their faculty advisor for their hard work in preparing their work and participating throughout the competition. He expressed hope that these achievements would encourage other students to actively participate in various competitions, develop their creativity, and enhance both their academic and non-academic skills.
The achievements of USU students at INSTINCT 10 are expected to contribute to fostering a culture of achievement within Universitas Sumatera Utara. Participation in various national competitions also provides students with opportunities to develop ideas, strengthen their collaborative skills, and produce innovative work that makes a positive contribution to their alma mater.