Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), in collaboration with Universitas Samudra (Unsam), successfully implemented a clean water tank installation program across strategic locations in the Aceh Tamiang Regency. Conducted from January 10 to February 10, 2026, as part of the National Student Study Service (KKN Kebangsaan), this initiative represents a concrete effort by university students to support community recovery following recent flooding.

The “Swara Wadhana” Student Choir (PSM) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again brought honor to its alma mater by securing a series of prestigious titles at both the national and international levels. In a remarkable opening to 2026, the choir emerged as the First Prize winner at the Voice Fest Erlangga 2026 and was subsequently crowned Grand Champion at the Saint Angela International Choir Festival 2026.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has officially opened admissions for its International Undergraduate Program (IUP) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. As a flagship initiative, the IUP is designed to provide an international-standard learning experience through English-medium instruction, global engagement, and various overseas academic exposure schemes.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to solidify its commitment to strengthening global-standard academic and non-academic quality through an International Accreditation Field Assessment conducted by the German-based agency, ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute). Held from February 4–5, 2026, this assessment serves as a strategic component of UNY’s broader internationalization initiatives.

Students participating in the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out community engagement activities in Mangir Tengah Hamlet, Sendangsari Village, Pajangan Sub-district, Bantul Regency. The program focused on accelerating stunting reduction through strengthening Posyandu services and providing nutrition education for families with infants and toddlers.

Garuda UNY Eco Team once again delivered an outstanding achievement by securing first place in the Urban Concept – Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) category at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2026, held on 21–25 January 2026 at the Lusail International Circuit, Qatar.

Four delegates from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted an official visit to Yunnan Minzu University (YMU), China, from 30 November to 4 December 2025 to strengthen academic and cultural cooperation and to collect alumni tracer study data.

Students of the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted monitoring of mangrove growth and species identification along the coastal area of Pasir Mendit Beach, Jangkaran Village, Temon Sub-district, Kulon Progo Regency, recently. The activity was a follow-up to the planting of 100 mangrove seedlings carried out last October and also served as a field-based learning experience for students to directly observe mangrove biodiversity.