Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Sri Winarni, M.Pd., who passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 09:17 PM at Sardjito Hospital at the age of 55. Known for her dedication to advancing physical education and public health, she served as a pillar in the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences (FIKK). Her work on differentiated learning in physical education became a national reference and inspired many educators through publications and community service.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues its commitment to spiritual development by organizing the 2025 Seleksi Tilawatil Qur’an (STQ). The event not only selects representatives for the National Student Qur’an Recitation Competition (MTQ MN) at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat this October but also serves as a platform for nurturing students' Qur’anic character.

A team of four students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has successfully developed an eco-friendly adsorbent using cassava peels. Known as the “Adsorben Singkong” team, their innovation combines magnetite nanoparticles with activated carbon derived from cassava waste to remove toxic chromium ions (Cr6+) from leather industry wastewater.

Yogyakarta State University (UNY) continues to take strategic steps on the global stage. This time, UNY has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS), China—an esteemed institution located in South China. The signing ceremony took place in a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere at UNY's Rectorate Building on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Facing growing concerns over plastic pollution, especially the persistent waste of agricultural mulch plastic, a student team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) launched an innovative research project under the Student Creativity Program (PKM). Their project seeks a natural solution to degrading plastic waste that is often left in landfills or burned after use.

Once considered a dry and overlooked area, Nglanggeran has now become a global model of community-based tourism. UNY students taking part in the Eurasia Lecturer Series on Community Empowerment recently visited this award-winning village through a field excursion to the Ancient Volcano of Nglanggeran, witnessing firsthand the inspiring transformation.

At the heart of Southeast Asia’s cultural heritage, indigenous communities in Indonesia and Malaysia offer a living example of how tradition and sustainability can go hand in hand. Recognizing their deep-rooted relationship with land, natural resources, and local knowledge, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted Episode 11 of the Eurasia Lecturer Series on May 14, 2025, to explore these communities’ roles in sustainable development. The event featured Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) proudly celebrates the academic success of Yola, who completed her doctoral degree in just 2 years and 10 months—an inspiring milestone that underscores the importance of accessible and inclusive quality education for everyone, regardless of gender.

Lecturers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Prof. Dr. Antuni Wiyarsi, M.Sc., and Prof. Dr. Siti Irene Astuti Dwiningrum, M.Si., organized a focus group discussion (FGD) and research activity with high school chemistry teachers in Yogyakarta. The event aimed to assess teachers’ resilience in their professional roles. As part of a broader international study, the UNY team also plans to visit Finland, particularly Helsinki, to explore different educational approaches that support teachers' personal and social competence.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially appointed 139 lecturers as Civil Servants (PNS) during a formal ceremony held in the university's Main Assembly Hall. The event, led by UNY Rector Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, M.Kes., AIFO, included the oath-taking ceremony and the presentation of appointment letters (SK PNS). Witnessed by vice rectors, deans, vice deans, and four religious leaders, the occasion marked a significant step in the academic journey of the newly appointed lecturers.