UNY Marks Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day with Dignified Ceremony in Javanese Traditional Attire
international-office Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:08

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.

UNY KKN Students Introduce Sports Massage to Residents of Pelemadu, Sriharjo
international-office Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:05

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.

From UNY’s Futsal Court to the Asian Stage, Muhammad Nizar Nayaruddin Becomes Part of Indonesia’s Championship Journey

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.

From Theory to Innovation: UNY Sociology Education Student Wins First Place in the APPSANTI National Paper Competition

Three students from the Sociology Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) won first place in the National Paper Competition at Carvenos x APPSANTI 2026, held at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, recently.

Never Give Up: Riska Amelia Achieves Her Dream of Becoming a UNY Student After Taking a Gap Year

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.

UNY Operates Two VKTR Electric Buses, Advancing Sustainable Campus Mobility

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.

UNY Sociology Education Lecturers Invited to Eurasia Convention Busan 2026 in South Korea to Strengthen Global Academic Networks
international-office Tue, 08/11/2026 - 15:41

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 UNY Students Named Finalists in 2026 National Outstanding Student Awards (Pilmapres)

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.

UNY History Students Hold Temporary Exhibition, Capturing Humanity through the Works of Eleven Writers

Fourth-semester students of the History Study Program successfully held a temporary exhibition titled “Manusa Rasa: What Remains of Humanity.” The exhibition, which combined history and literature, was held recently at Sangkasa Art Gallery.

UNY Students Strengthen Children’s Empathy through Connecting with Others Program
international-office Fri, 07/24/2026 - 16:03

A Student Creativity Program in Community Service (PKM-PM) team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a Connecting with Others activity as part of the I’M STRONG program at the Mardiko Waste Processing Center in Bantul. Using a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) approach, the program was designed to foster empathy, improve social skills, and strengthen children’s ability to build healthy relationships with the people and environment around them.