Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to strengthen its role in international academic forums through the organization of The 14th International Conference on Educational Research and Innovation (ICERI) 2026. The international conference will take place on September 29–30, 2026, at the Auditorium and the Directorate of Professional Education and Competence (DPPK) Building of UNY.

What is often regarded as waste can become the starting point for innovation. Five students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) have utilized catfish bones from food-production waste in Sleman, Yogyakarta, to be developed into a candidate biomaterial for an antiretroviral (ARV) drug delivery system.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a ceremony commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at the UNY Rectorate courtyard on Monday, August 17, 2026. Held in a dignified atmosphere enriched with local cultural values, the ceremony became a moment for the UNY academic community to strengthen the spirit of nationalism while reflecting on the role of higher education in advancing Indonesia.

Students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) from KKN-M Group 31699 Pelemadu, Sriharjo, Imogiri, Bantul, held a socialization and training session on sports massage for residents of Pelemadu Hamlet. The activity was one of the group’s community service programs aimed at providing residents with practical knowledge and skills in massage techniques to help maintain physical fitness and health.

Sometimes, a great journey begins with a simple decision. That was the case for Muhammad Nizar Nayaruddin. When he first arrived at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), he simply wanted to try an activity outside the classroom. His choice fell on the UNY Futsal Student Activity Unit.

A long journey has finally paid off for Riska Amelia, a new student at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) from Kebumen. After facing setbacks on several occasions since 2025, Riska was finally admitted to UNY through the university’s Computer-Based Test (CBT) admission pathway in 2026.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to strengthen its commitment to creating a green and sustainable campus. This commitment is demonstrated through the introduction of two VKTR 8-Meter Electric Buses as part of the development of sustainable mobility on campus. The two electric buses were officially handed over by PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk to UNY on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Rectorate Building.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international academic networks through the participation of lecturers from the Department of Sociology Education, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), in the Eurasia Convention 2026, held in Busan, South Korea, from August 3 to 5, 2026.

Two Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students, Nosi Anggana and Kuswantoro, were named finalists in the 2026 National Outstanding Student Awards (Pilmapres), held at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Tangerang, Banten, from August 4 to 8, 2026. The two represented UNY in different categories.