Tempe Crackers has evolved into a source of pride for Ika Dewi Puspita Sari, a Culinary Arts student at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). This innovative snack stands out as a healthy alternative to conventional snacks, utilizing tempe flour—a "superfood" known for its high nutritional and protein content—rather than wheat flour. The result is a product that is not only delicious but also nutritious, free from preservatives, and safe for daily consumption.

The accumulation of untreated organic waste poses serious challenges, such as foul odors, health risks, and environmental degradation. To tackle these issues sustainably, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has developed a community service program led by a team from the Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). The initiative utilizes nanotechnology—specifically carbon-based nanomaterials—to transform organic waste into solid and liquid plant supplements, aiming to create a zero-waste community within a circular economy framework.

Firmansyah, Customer and Training Development Department Head of Hino Motor Sales Indonesia (HMSI), delivered a public lecture to Automotive Engineering Education students of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the UNY Rectorate. The session focused on the technical and economic impact of the Common Rail System, a modern fuel injection technology for diesel engines.

Researchers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), funded by the 2024 Indonesian Technology Dissemination Program (PDTI), have introduced the RoboSemp (spray robot) versions 2 and 3. These innovations aim to improve the efficiency of spraying horticultural crops, particularly chili plants. The technology was implemented at the Mugi Mulyo Farmers Group in Sedayu Village, Muntilan, Magelang Regency, Central Java, benefiting 428 farmers across 80 hectares of farmland.

Khairil Mursyidin, a student in the Special Education program at the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP) UNY, received an award from the Sleman Police Department for his contributions as a Sign Language Interpreter (SLI). The award was presented by the Sleman Police Chief during a formal ceremony, acknowledging Khairil’s dedication to assisting police communications during press conferences for people with disabilities.

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.