SDG #4 QUALITY EDUCATION

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again recorded an achievement in sustainability. In the UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings (UIGM) 2026, UNY ranked 16th nationally and 115th globally. The achievement further underscores UNY’s consistency in developing a sustainable and environmentally friendly campus ecosystem while supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals. UNY also ranked second among LPTK/former IKIP institutions in terms of sustainability.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) recorded impressive achievements at the 18th National Student Arts Week (PEKSIMINAS) 2026, held at the Universitas Jember from September 8–12, 2026. The UNY delegation secured four awards: first place in Women’s Seriosa Singing, second place in Men’s Poetry Recitation, third place in Vocal Group, and Third Honorable Mention in Poetry Writing.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has strengthened its cooperation with the Musi Rawas Regency Government through the signing of cooperation documents at the Main Meeting Room on the second floor of the UNY Rectorate Building on Thursday, September 10. The initiative marks a strategic step in strengthening institutional synergy and partnership between UNY and the Musi Rawas Regency Government.

Accurate knowledge about HIV and AIDS is important not only for maintaining health, but also as a first step toward ending stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV). This was the message delivered by Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students taking part in the Educational Practice (PK) program through a health education session for students of SMK Negeri 1 Wonosari, Gunungkidul Regency.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to strengthen its role in international academic forums through the organization of The 14th International Conference on Educational Research and Innovation (ICERI) 2026. The international conference will take place on September 29–30, 2026, at the Auditorium and the Directorate of Professional Education and Competence (DPPK) Building of UNY.

What is often regarded as waste can become the starting point for innovation. Five students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) have utilized catfish bones from food-production waste in Sleman, Yogyakarta, to be developed into a candidate biomaterial for an antiretroviral (ARV) drug delivery system.

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.

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.

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.