Based on data from the Kulon Progo Agriculture and Food Service Office, chili production from January to September 2023 reached 11,505.9 tons. The success of chili farmers in this area has further strengthened this region to become one of the suppliers of national chili needs.

Five adventurous students from Princeton University in the United States (Evfrosiniia Mozhaeva, Ahin Kim, Laine Claire Massick, Remzi Benjamin Abaci, Ryan Patrick Moores) embarked on a transformative journey to Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) to immerse themselves in the beauty of Bahasa Indonesia and the rich Javanese culture. Over the course of two terms (August, 2023 - April, 2024), these students delved deep into the intricacies of the language and savored the vibrant tapestry of traditions that define Indonesia.

Ayu Larasati, Muhammad Akhdaan Al Ghozi, Nabila Nur Qoriyah, Faiz Miftahul Khoiri, Ahnaf Nabil Rusnarasyid, and Heilel Heielma Putri succeeded in creating a product called Fortan Eco-Enzyme. Fortan Eco-Enzyme is a plant formula that has a function to nourish and fertilize plants. This product is made from organic fruit peel waste mixed with brown sugar and fermented for 3 months, so it contains enzymes that are good for plants.

"Massage therapy and exercise therapy can be used to treat minor injuries to the limbs for recovery for sportsmen in preparing a fit physical condition in preparation for training, competing and after competing," said Professor of Sports Injury Therapy and Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences UNY, Prof. Dr. Ali Satia Graha, M.Kes Monday (8/4).

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the UNY’s International Office organized an evaluation and academic monitoring event for international students at Bale Timoho, Yogyakarta. The event saw a remarkable turnout, with over 100 students participating, representing various programs, including KNB Programs, UNY DISS, Dharmasiswa, and BIPA. Accompanying them were coordinators and tutors for the BIPA program.

The visit of the UiTM Club to UNY on March 6, 2024, transcended mere academic collaboration, evolving into a vibrant cultural exchange between the two institutions. Led by Prof. Anita Triastuti, the International Office Secretary, the visit commenced with a warm reception and a lively atmosphere, attended by esteemed faculty members from both sides.

Indonesian Higher Education Shines at Eurasia Higher Education Summit: UNY’s  Initiatives for Various Academic Collaborations

In a bid to bolster international collaboration and showcase the prowess of Indonesia's higher education sector, the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology (Ditjen Diktiristek) actively participated in the prestigious 2024 Eurasia Higher Education Summit (EURIE) exhibition, held in Istanbul, Turkey, from February 27 to 29, 2024.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) recently embarked on a collaborative venture with Mahidol University and Chulalongkorn University from February 25 to March 1, 2024, aimed at enriching the educational experience of its staff. The initiative sought to deepen understanding of academic practices and institutional management within higher education.

The Department of Mathematics Education UNY held a guest lecture by presenting a Professor from the Faculty of Science Nara Women's University Japan, Professor Fugo Takasu. The lecture took place in Conference Room 1 of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UNY. A total of 50 participants consisting of master and doctoral program students attended the guest lecture with enthusiasm.

Mechanical toys that are driven manually or by electric motors are now widely produced. The existence of plastic toys is mostly mass-produced by large-scale factories. The public response to these educational mechanical toys (science toys) is very high, this is evidenced by the exhibitions that have been demonstrated in museums and entertainment venues in Indonesia, to introduce the public to the phenomena of physics, mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism and chemistry.