To celebrate its 61st anniversary, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) brought Javanese culture to life through a captivating Ketoprak performance titled “Satyakarta Sudarsana.” Held on May 7, 2025, at the Performance Hall of the Faculty of Language, Arts, and Culture (FBSB), the event showcased the artistic talents of UNY students. The performance was a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Language, Arts, and Culture and the Faculty of Engineering. Adding to the grandeur, the event was attended by Vice Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Dr.

A group of creative students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has found a way to turn everyday waste into an environmental solution. Led by Biology student Jalu Bahtiar Baharudin, the team transformed discarded orange peels into a bioadsorbent capable of cleaning up wastewater from the batik industry. This innovative project is part of the 2024 Student Creativity Program (PKM) in Exact Research, aiming to address both pollution and waste management in Yogyakarta.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) welcomed assessors from the Independent Accreditation Institution for Education (LAMDIK) for a field assessment of its Civil Engineering and Planning Education undergraduate program on May 6, 2025. The visit was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Asep Yudi Permana, M.Des. and Dr. Sri Handayani, M.Pd., who were warmly received by UNY’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro, Ph.D., along with leaders and lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted its annual Fun Bike Event on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event kicked off with a cheerful atmosphere as around 400 participants, including university leaders, faculty members, students, staff, and the local community, gathered at the UNY Rectorate courtyard. The 10-kilometer route stretched through major streets in Yogyakarta, reflecting UNY’s spirit of unity and health. “A healthy body leads to an optimal mind and spirit, ready to tackle any challenge,” remarked UNY Rector Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, M.Kes., AIFO, during the opening ceremony.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) marked National Education Day on May 2, 2025, with a meaningful ceremony held at the UNY Rectorate courtyard. Themed “Universal Participation for Quality Education for All,” the event brought together lecturers, education staff, and student representatives to celebrate the spirit of learning and progress. Leading the ceremony, UNY Rector Prof. Sumaryanto read a speech from the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) took a meaningful step toward supporting students with disabilities by hosting a career guidance workshop titled "Disability and the World of Work." Held on the 7th floor of the Imam Barnadib Building, the event aimed to empower students by helping them develop practical skills, explore career opportunities, and learn strategies for managing time and priorities to achieve their professional dreams.

To mark its 61st anniversary, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) embraced the spirit of gratitude and community by holding a special social service event at SMPN 12 Yogyakarta. Organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) and UNY’s Central Dharma Wanita Association (DWP), the event reflected the university’s commitment to not just academic excellence, but also genuine care for the surrounding community.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially graduated 22 students from its Professional Engineer Program (PSPPI) on Friday, April 25, 2025. The event, held at the Directorate of Professional Education and Competency (DPPK) building, was attended by university leaders, faculty, and proud family members. It marked not just the end of a journey, but the beginning of new professional contributions to Indonesia’s growing need for skilled engineers.

In an exciting step toward embracing digital innovation, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) welcomed Prof. Dr. Thomas Köhler, a renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education, for an international guest lecture on April 24, 2025. Students, lecturers, and education leaders gathered with great enthusiasm to explore how AI is reshaping higher education and contributing to global sustainable development goals.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) showed its strong support for inclusivity by providing special assistance during the 2025 Computer-Based Written Examination for students with disabilities. Held at the Faculty of Economics’ IDB Building, UNY made sure that every student, regardless of their abilities, had the tools and support needed to take the exam comfortably and equally.