In a warm and heartfelt celebration, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a Syawal Gathering on April 8, 2025, at the Rectorate Hall. The annual event brought together university leaders and staff for a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed togetherness following the holy month of Ramadan. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, laughter, and sincere greetings as colleagues exchanged forgiveness and strengthened bonds beyond the professional setting.

What once clogged local waterways is now a promising solution for cleaner, safer food. A group of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has created SteriLiz, a natural antibacterial spray made from water hyacinth, a plant often considered a nuisance. This innovation was born from both environmental concern and a growing awareness of food hygiene.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to shine on the global academic stage. On March 20, 2025, UNY was honored at the "Appreciation for World-Class University Achievements: QS World University Rankings (QS-WUR) Top 500 by Subject" event in Jakarta. This recognition follows the release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject on March 12, 2025, where UNY's English Language and Literature, as well as Education programs, were ranked among the top 251-300 in the world.

A team of Community Service Program (KKN) students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has successfully implemented initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of residents in Pedukuhan Timpang, Gebangan Hamlet, Pengasih Village, Kulon Progo Regency. Led by Muhammad Aji Farid Fadila, with Anindya Nari Dewati as a resource person, the group focused on programs that promote food independence and community creativity.​

On February 24-25, 2025, the Bachelor's Program in Physics Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences underwent a comprehensive field assessment by the Independent Accreditation Institute for Education (LAMDIK). This evaluation aimed to evaluate academic quality, facilities, and learning systems to bolster educational standards within the program. 

The Master's Program in Physical Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) recently underwent a comprehensive field assessment by the Indonesian Educational Accreditation Agency (LAMDIK). The evaluation was conducted by esteemed assessors Prof. Dr. Nurul Ihsan from Universitas Negeri Padang and Prof. Dr. M.E. Winarno from Universitas Negeri Malang. Upon arrival, the assessors were warmly welcomed by UNY's Rector, Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, along with other university leaders.

From February 24 to 26, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participated in a Training of Trainers (ToT) program on public speaking organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital. Held at the Center for Communication and Digital Apparatus Development (Puspa Komdigi) in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, the program aimed to enhance public speaking skills among educators and administrative staff to foster more interactive and communicative learning environments.