On Monday, April 28, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) took a meaningful step toward supporting students with disabilities by hosting a career guidance workshop titled "Disability and the World of Work." Held on the 7th floor of the Imam Barnadib Building, the event aimed to empower students by helping them develop practical skills, explore career opportunities, and learn strategies for managing time and priorities to achieve their professional dreams.

To mark its 61st anniversary, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) embraced the spirit of gratitude and community by holding a special social service event at SMPN 12 Yogyakarta. Organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) and UNY’s Central Dharma Wanita Association (DWP), the event reflected the university’s commitment to not just academic excellence, but also genuine care for the surrounding community.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially graduated 22 students from its Professional Engineer Program (PSPPI) on Friday, April 25, 2025. The event, held at the Directorate of Professional Education and Competency (DPPK) building, was attended by university leaders, faculty, and proud family members. It marked not just the end of a journey, but the beginning of new professional contributions to Indonesia’s growing need for skilled engineers.

In an exciting step toward embracing digital innovation, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) welcomed Prof. Dr. Thomas Köhler, a renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education, for an international guest lecture on April 24, 2025. Students, lecturers, and education leaders gathered with great enthusiasm to explore how AI is reshaping higher education and contributing to global sustainable development goals.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) showed its strong support for inclusivity by providing special assistance during the 2025 Computer-Based Written Examination for students with disabilities. Held at the Faculty of Economics’ IDB Building, UNY made sure that every student, regardless of their abilities, had the tools and support needed to take the exam comfortably and equally.

On April 23, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted a field assessment for its Bachelor of Science Education program, conducted by the Independent Accreditation Institute for Teacher Education (LAMDIK). The assessment aimed to evaluate the program's quality and readiness for accreditation. The session was inaugurated by UNY's Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) successfully hosted the National Computer-Based Written Examination 2025 entrance exam for 11,216 prospective students across five days, from April 23 to April 28, 2025. According to Prof. Eduard Wolok, General Chair of the SNPMB Organizing Committee, a total of 860,975 participants nationwide registered for National Computer-Based Written Examination this year. Most applicants aimed for Bachelor’s programs (799,230), followed by Applied Bachelor’s (45,582), and Diploma programs (16,164).

In a warm and heartfelt celebration, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a Syawal Gathering on April 8, 2025, at the Rectorate Hall. The annual event brought together university leaders and staff for a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed togetherness following the holy month of Ramadan. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, laughter, and sincere greetings as colleagues exchanged forgiveness and strengthened bonds beyond the professional setting.

A group of innovative students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has found a creative way to turn food waste into a healthy treat. Through the Student Creativity Program in Entrepreneurship (PKM-K), five students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences—Indah Aulia, Telaga Zia, Mufidah Nur, Adinda Putri, and Aghna Jadarah—developed Kedelite, a nutritious snack bar made from soybean skins and jackfruit seeds. Guided by lecturer Dita Puji R., M.Pd., their mission was to create a delicious snack while also reducing food waste.

What once clogged local waterways is now a promising solution for cleaner, safer food. A group of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has created SteriLiz, a natural antibacterial spray made from water hyacinth, a plant often considered a nuisance. This innovation was born from both environmental concern and a growing awareness of food hygiene.