Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again demonstrated its national standing by securing two prestigious Abdidaya Ormawa 2024 awards, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. The awards ceremony took place at Udayana University in Bali from Thursday to Saturday (November 7–9).

Professor of the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Prof. Dr. Mochamad Bruri Triyono, has been elected as President of the Asian Academic Society for Vocational Education and Training (AASVET). Established in 2005, AASVET is a leading academic organization founded by prominent scholars in vocational education and training from across Asia, dedicated to the exchange of knowledge, research findings, and best practices in vocational education among Asian nations.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) recently concluded the Education and Technology Summer School (ETSS) 2024, an international program that underscored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. With the theme “EcoEduTech: Potential of AI in Reshaping Teaching and Learning,” the event attracted 28 participants, including doctoral candidates, early-career researchers, and professionals from Germany, France, Norway, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Laos, Brazil, Sudan, and Indonesia.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), through its EduBlankOn program under Wirausaha Merdeka, held a seminar themed 'Design Thinking' aimed at transforming students into confident young entrepreneurs. The event, held on September 27, attracted 400 participants from 28 universities interested in entrepreneurship.

To nurture graduates who are ready to compete in the global job market, the Subdirectorate of Career Guidance and Alumni of the Directorate of Academic and Student Affairs (AKA) UNY held a Series I Career Guidance Thematic Workshop with the theme: “Career Guidance for Final Year UNY Students”. This activity is expected to equip students with various skills and strategies in facing competition in the world of work.

The 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI) at Gading Flying Field, Playen, Gunungkidul, saw fierce competition in the Racing Plane Division, which is considered one of the most prestigious divisions. This division challenges participants to design and fly a fixed-wing flying vehicle with high speed, while still prioritizing efficiency in construction design and energy consumption. This year, the theme was FAT (Fast And on Track), emphasizing the importance of speed and precision on the track.

Gading Flying Field, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, became the center of attention when the 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI) entered its fourth day on September 16, 2024. One of the most anticipated moments in this prestigious event was the Racing Plane Division, which featured fierce competition among 24 of the best universities in Indonesia. Participants compete to create an aircraft that is not only fast, but also stable and precise in navigating a predetermined challenging course.

Gunungkidul, September 16, 2024 - Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again showed its commitment in advancing drone technology by hosting the 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI). Held at the Gading Airfield, this event is the result of collaboration between the Indonesian Talent Development Center (BPTI), the National Achievement Center, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, UNY, and the Adisutjipto Air Force.

The 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI) officially kicked off at the Faculty of Vocational Studies of UNY Gunungkidul Campus on Friday (13/9), presenting hundreds of participants, visitors, and officials from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. This event is an important point in accelerating the development of flying robot and drone technology in Indonesia.

The cooperation between Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and the University of Poitiers, France, which began 10 years ago through the Erasmus program, continues to grow rapidly. The partnership began with the visit of Dr. Gerard Mauco, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at the University of Poitiers, and his wife Christine Mauco, a music expert from the Conservatorium of Poitiers, to UNY. The meeting paved the way for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and various collaborative programs that continue to be strengthened over time.