Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) successfully organized a blood donation drive as part of the series of events commemorating its 62nd Anniversary. The activity was held on Monday (11/5/26) at the Gymnasium Hall of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health (FIKK). Organized by the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of UNY, the event was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Sardjito General Hospital.

Thousands of members of the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) academic community gathered across the campus area this morning to participate in the Fun and Healthy Walk held in celebration of the university’s 62nd Anniversary. The event was officially opened by the Rector of UNY through a symbolic flag-off ceremony in front of the Rectorate Building.

Innovation in local food-based culinary products continues to emerge from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). Gina Rahmah Maulidiyah, a student of the Applied Bachelor’s (D4) Culinary Arts Program at the UNY Faculty of Vocational Studies, has developed a unique noodle product made from purslane leaves, named “Mikrot.”

The Student Association of Sports Science (HIMA IKOR), Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), once again demonstrated its commitment to community service through a program titled “IKOR Mengabdi.” The activity was recently held at the Budi Luhur Social Service Center for the Elderly (BPSTW) in Bantul, targeting senior citizens as the main beneficiaries.

The Eurasia Lecturer Series Episode 10 recently featured Dr. Changzoo Song from Auckland University, New Zealand, who delivered a lecture on Korean culture, gastronomy, and soft power in the digital era.

The contribution of academics to improving the quality of human resources in society was once again demonstrated through the dedication of lecturers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). On Monday, 18 May 2026, Dr. Ranintya Meikahani, M.Pd., a lecturer from the Department of Elementary School Physical Education, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health (FIKK) UNY, served as a speaker in the Third Batch of Sports Personnel Training. Held at Prima SR Hotel & Convention, the program involved 43 teachers from RA, MI, and MTs levels across Sleman Regency.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a solemn ceremony to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 on campus on Friday (May 2). The event served as a moment of reflection and a reaffirmation of the academic community’s commitment to advancing inclusive and impactful education.

The commitment of higher education institutions to advancing green campuses was reinforced at the UI GreenMetric Workshop for Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI) 2026, held at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Carrying the theme “Integrating UI GreenMetric to Realize an Ecotheology-Based Green Campus,” the forum served as a platform for universities to share best practices in sustainable environmental governance.