Student Achievement

A proud moment unfolded for Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) as the NanoBotato team from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) clinched the top award at the 14th UNY Science and Engineering Fair (UNYSEF) in 2025. Their groundbreaking project explored the use of potato-derived nanomaterials, demonstrating how simple local resources can be transformed into cutting-edge technological solutions with promising applications in water purification and sustainable agriculture.

At the prestigious Abdidaya Ormawa 2024, held at Universitas Udayana, Bali, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) showcased remarkable achievements. Represented by two teams, Haska JMF and BEM FMIPA UNY, they reached the finals, competing against 160 student organizations from 66 universities across Indonesia.

Organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), Abdidaya Ormawa recognizes student organizations that excel in community service programs driven by innovation and social impact.

Mega Setya Handayani, a student from the Elementary School Teacher Education program at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), graduated with honor, earning the highest undergraduate GPA of 3.95 in the November 2024 graduation period.

Mega initially faced setbacks in securing admission through the SNMPTN and SBMPTN pathways. However, her achievements in poetry reading, public speaking, and marching competitions at both regional and national levels paved the way for her acceptance into UNY through the talent scouting selection process.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its second graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year on Saturday, November 30, at the UNY Sports Hall. The event celebrated 1,681 graduates across various programs: 47 doctoral, 319 master's, 1,119 bachelor's, and 196 applied bachelor's degrees. Graduates were from nine faculties, with the largest number from the Faculty of Education and Psychology (342) and the smallest from the Graduate School (37).

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).

Garuda UNY Eco Team won second place at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2024 held at Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia in the Urban Gasoline category. This achievement adds to the Garuda UNY Eco Team's series of achievements in vehicle energy efficiency competitions at the international level.

Indonesia became the overall champion of the 2024 ASEAN University Games Surabaya-Malang by winning 126 gold medals, 99 silver medals, and 71 bronze medals. UNY participated in supporting Indonesia to become the overall champion by winning 3 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals.

Coinciding with the ceremony in commemoration of National Education Day on May 2, 2024, the Rector of UNY gave awards to 2,328 UNY students who excel in the field of reasoning (723 students), sports (495 students), arts (620 students), and special interest (639 students). The ceremony was held symbolically at the UNY Rectorate Courtyard.

Mochammad Zidane Nur Adha, a student of Automotive Engineering Education of UNY, was honored as "ASEAN Youth Eco Champion 2023" in an event held by The ASEAN Environment Ministers in Vientiane, Laos. The award was given directly by the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN Social Culture, Mr. Ekkaphab Phantovang, and the Minister of Environment of Laos, Dr. Bounkham Vorachit.  Siti Nurbaya, Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, also attended the event.