Jantho, October 14, 2025 — A team from the Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), conducted an audience visit to the Office of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) of Aceh Besar on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) in Jantho. The delegation was warmly received by the Head of Kemenag Aceh Besar, H. Saifuddin, S.E., accompanied by the Head of the Islamic Education Division, H. Suryadi, M.Pd. The TDMRC USK team consisted of Dr. Sylvia Agustina, Dr. Syahrul Ridha, and Ir. Myna Agustina.
The meeting focused on planning a collaborative activity entitled “Workshop on the Use of Virtual Reality (VR) for Sustainable Environment and Seulawah Volcano Disaster Preparedness”, which will involve Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (Islamic elementary school) and primary school students in the Aceh Besar region.
The TDMRC USK team explained the TDMRC In-Saintek 2025 Program: Workshop on the Use of Virtual Reality for Seulawah Volcano Disaster Preparedness
This initiative reflects TDMRC USK’s ongoing commitment to strengthening disaster education through digital technology while fostering early awareness among students about natural hazards, particularly those related to Seulawah Volcano.
By utilizing Virtual Reality (VR), the workshop aims to provide students with an immersive learning experience to better understand volcanic hazards, disaster preparedness, and environmental sustainability in an engaging and interactive way.
A TDMRC representative explained that this program aligns with the center’s mission to integrate science, technology, and disaster education into learning environments, while promoting cross-sector collaboration with educational and religious institutions.
“We are committed to continuously developing innovative, accessible disaster education programs for all communities, especially young learners. The support from the Aceh Besar Religious Affairs Office is an important step toward achieving this goal,” said the Dr. Syahrul Ridha.
Meanwhile, Head of Kemenag Aceh Besar, H. Saifuddin, S.E., expressed his appreciation for TDMRC USK’s initiative, emphasizing the importance of introducing disaster preparedness to children through modern and interactive approaches. He noted that combining science and technology with values-based education can significantly enhance students’ understanding and awareness.
