Inauguration of Five New Professors at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has officially inaugurated five new professors in a ceremony held at the Rectorate on Saturday, December 28, 2024. These distinguished academics include are Prof. Dr. Ratna Candra Sari, M.Si. (Professor of Behavioral Financial Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business); 

Cinnamon Roll with Yellow Sweet Potato: A Healthy Blend of Traditional Flavors
international-office Fri, 12/27/2024 - 14:49

A new culinary innovation emerges from Indonesia: cinnamon rolls made from yellow sweet potato. This beloved pastry, known for its enticing cinnamon aroma, now incorporates a local ingredient rich in health benefits, delivering a delightful and nutritious experience.

Risa Nurullailiyah’s Inspiring Academic Journey

Risa Nurullailiyah Sujono, fondly known as Risa, has successfully completed her Master’s degree in Science Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) with impressive achievements. Her master’s thesis, titled Development of a Science Virtual Laboratory Integrated with the Local Potential of Kotagede Silver Craftsmanship Using a Scientific Approach to Enhance Critical Thinking and Learning Independence of Middle School Students, reflects her dedication to innovative and culturally relevant education.

Introducing Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta to Potential Students from MA Nurul Ummah

R. Dedy Herdito, M.M., a Public Relations Officer from the Sub-Directorate of Public Relations and Promotions at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), delivered a presentation on university admissions at MA Nurul Ummah on Tuesday, December 24. The event, held at the Joglo in the boys' dormitory complex of Nurul Ummah Islamic Boarding School, was attended by approximately 174 students across grades 10 to 12.

SciFlow Integrates Science into Outdoor Adventures
international-office Mon, 12/23/2024 - 15:55

A student team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), consisting of Pangesti Dwi Nugraheni (Biology Education), Pradika Larasati (Mathematics), Fauziatul Adhimah (Chemistry), and Sifa’ul Janah (Biology Education), has established SciFlow Event Organizer. According to Pangesti Dwi Nugraheni, SciFlow operates in the fields of services, tourism, and trade, emphasizing science-based outbound activities. “The initiative began with the idea of increasing visits to the Kampung Wisata Air Titik 0 Km in Central Java by integrating science into outdoor adventures,” she stated on Monday (12/23).

SoBi UNY Plants 100 Teak Trees in Kampung Emas Iroyudan
international-office Mon, 12/23/2024 - 15:13

Scholarship recipients from Pertamina’s Sobat Bumi (SoBi) program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) successfully held the second installment of their "Sustainable Energy, Beautiful Village" initiative in Kampung Emas, Iroyudan Hamlet. In celebration of Pertamina's 67th anniversary, the event featured the planting of 100 teak saplings, demonstrating a commitment to environmental conservation and community empowerment through collaboration with Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Lebah Emas.

UNY Alumni Couplepreneur Introduces Eco-Friendly Palm Wax Batik at InnovFest Suzhou 2024 in China
international-office Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:18

CV. Smart Batik Indonesia, a Yogyakarta-based company founded by Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) alumni, was invited to the Innovation Festival (InnovFest) Suzhou 2024. Organized by the National University of Singapore Research Institute (NUSRI) Suzhou and supported by NUS Enterprise, the festival serves as a global platform connecting Chinese tech companies with international innovations. Since 2015, InnovFest has drawn over 4,600 participants from 2,400 organizations and showcased more than 430 innovative technology projects from over ten countries.

UNY WMK Expo 2024: Fostering Entrepreneurial Youth
international-office Tue, 12/10/2024 - 14:50

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), in collaboration with Bank Indonesia and Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, held its third Wirausaha Merdeka (WMK) Expo at Sleman City Hall. The event showcased student products developed during the six-month entrepreneurship program under the Kampus Merdeka initiative by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.

UPM Academic Visit to Lab school of UNY: Advancing International Collaboration
international-office Tue, 12/10/2024 - 14:47

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) conducted an academic visit to SMP Labschool of UNY as part of its efforts to enhance educational quality and foster international collaboration. The delegation, comprising 20 UPM students led by Dr. Muhammad Arsyaf Che Amat, Head of the Department of Counsellor Education & Counselling Psychology, was warmly welcomed by the Lab school management, including Dr. Eva Imania, M.Pd., Head of the Educational Psychology and Guidance Laboratory at Faculty of Education and Pschology of  UNY.

1,000 Telang Plant Initiative in Sendangsari Village, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta

Sendangsari Village in Pengasih, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, recently witnessed the initiation of the "1,000 Telang Plant Movement," spearheaded by a Community Service  team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). Led by Prof. Dr. Kuswarsantyo, M.Hum of the Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture, the team also included Dr. Asri Widowati (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences), Dr. Ir. Muhkamad Wakid (Faculty of Engineering), and Heni Winahyuningsih, M.Hum from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI).