Innovation in local food-based culinary products continues to emerge from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). Gina Rahmah Maulidiyah, a student of the Applied Bachelor’s (D4) Culinary Arts Program at the UNY Faculty of Vocational Studies, has developed a unique noodle product made from purslane leaves, named “Mikrot.”

The Student Association of Sports Science (HIMA IKOR), Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), once again demonstrated its commitment to community service through a program titled “IKOR Mengabdi.” The activity was recently held at the Budi Luhur Social Service Center for the Elderly (BPSTW) in Bantul, targeting senior citizens as the main beneficiaries.

The Eurasia Lecturer Series Episode 10 recently featured Dr. Changzoo Song from Auckland University, New Zealand, who delivered a lecture on Korean culture, gastronomy, and soft power in the digital era.

The Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) Gunungkidul campus hosted Leafestiva 2026 on Tuesday (May 5, 2026), an annual culinary festival themed “One Leaf, Endless Flavors: Leafestiva Full of Creativity.” The event featured a series of activities, including group exercise sessions, seminars, traditional tumpeng tiwul decoration, and exhibitions of food and beverage products.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) have demonstrated innovative thinking through a simple yet impactful initiative in Menden Village, Kebonarum, Klaten. The team successfully transformed shallot skin waste into liquid organic fertilizer (POC), offering an environmentally friendly and practical solution for local communities.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a solemn ceremony to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 on campus on Friday (May 2). The event served as a moment of reflection and a reaffirmation of the academic community’s commitment to advancing inclusive and impactful education.

The commitment of higher education institutions to advancing green campuses was reinforced at the UI GreenMetric Workshop for Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI) 2026, held at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Carrying the theme “Integrating UI GreenMetric to Realize an Ecotheology-Based Green Campus,” the forum served as a platform for universities to share best practices in sustainable environmental governance.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its Graduation Ceremony for Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Applied Bachelor’s Programs for Period IV, Phase 1 of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) at the UNY Sports Hall. A total of 835 graduates were officially conferred degrees in a solemn ceremony.

Students participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) have once again demonstrated their commitment to community engagement through a joint community service activity. This time, the initiative took place in Tangkilan Hamlet, Sumbermulyo Village, Bambanglipuro Subdistrict, Bantul Regency.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a graduation and induction ceremony for students of the Professional Engineer Program (PSPPI) on Wednesday (April 15, 2026). The event took place at the Directorate of Professional Education and Competency (DPPK) Building and was attended by university leaders, lecturers, and program participants who had successfully completed all stages of the professional engineering education.