When Malin Kundang Met Roro Jongrang at the Faculty of Economics UNY

Malin Kundang is a folk tale from Sumatra, while the story of Bandung Bondowoso and Roro Jonggrang is a legend in Java. These two stories then met creatively in a 'slapstick' ketoprak performance, Faculty of Economics, UNY, on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The entire cast was from lecturers, staff, and students interested in the arts. Director and event coordinator Rr. Chusnu Syarifa revealed that the ketoprak performance is a part of the effort to preserve traditional Javanese culture

Realizing the Zone of Integrity in the Procurement of Goods and Services

Following the 2020-2025 UNY strategic plan, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) strives to implement good governance and services. In particular, the Bureau of General Affairs, Planning, and Finance (BUPK) of UNY has encouraged the improvement of the quality of the management of the procurement of goods and services. To strengthen, UNY held a workshop and FGD on Improving the Management of Procurement of Goods and Services on June 14, 2022.

Are We Ready to Become "Farmers" of Indonesian Language and Literature?

“Farmers” is a metaphorical word to describe academics, practitioners, or observers of Indonesian language and literature with whom they benefit ideologically, academically, or professionally. At least, we can earn six things from being a 'breeder' of language and literature. First, have an open attitude to new experiences, and dare to explore new experiences and alternatives regarding a situation. Second, flexibility in thinking and courage to choose various approaches to deal with and solve specific problems without neglecting the primary goal.

Preserving the Culture and Values of Local Wisdom through the Lancaran of Faculty of Languages and Arts UNY

In karawitan, lancaran is one type of gendhing, as are the kinds of ladrang, ketawang and so on. In general, in practicing karawitan, the lancaran is taught relatively early. Lancaran UNY is part of gendhing laras pelog pathet enem. The idea to develop lancaran was initiated by Prof. Dr. Suminto A. Sayuti and Prof. Dr. Endang Nurhayati. In 2018 this idea was then realized by Sutrisno, M.Sn to become lancaran of the Faculty of Language and Arts (FBS). Lancaran was created to inspire and spread the values of local cultural wisdom.

UNY Learns to Strengthen Transparency and Institutional Public Accountability from UB and UM

Public information disclosure is a form of institutional transparency that provides opportunities for the public to know about public policy-making plans, public policy programs, and public decision-making processes, as well as increasing the community's active role in public policy-making and good public agency management. This message was conveyed by the Implementing Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID) Universitas Brawijaya (UB) Zulfaidah Penata Gama, Ph.D on June 18, 2022.

Strengthening the Institutional Quality of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta through Sharing Best Practices with Universitas Airlangga

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held an institutional strengthening workshop that presented a key person from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) on June 16, 2022, at Swiss Belinn Hotel Surabaya. Four areas of study are discussed: planning, law, cooperation, and public relations. "To accelerate the institutional quality of UNY, it is very natural that we learn about UNAIR best practices. UNAIR has managed to rank quite high in the national University's Main Performance Indicator League," said Prof. Siswantoyo as, Vice-Rector for Planning and Cooperation of UNY.

Faculty of Social Sciences Builds Closer Partnerships through Research Day and Webinar on Featured Products.

The Faculty of Social Sciences, UNY, seeks to strengthen collaborative networks through research days and webinars for superior products. Around 40 domestic partners attended this event. "This activity aims to provide a space for academic actualization and, at the same time, appreciate the achievements of lecturers. In addition, the Faculty of Social Sciences of UNY is committed to strengthening cooperation with partners through downstreaming outstanding products for each study program," said the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Cooperation, Dyah Kumalasari.

Maintain Elderly Health with Regular Exercise and Stress Prevention

"Life as a healthy elder is the hope of many people. To achieve this ideal condition, we must strengthen our biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects. Health problems usually arise due to psychological problems, disturbed metabolism, autoimmune problems, infections, trauma, and degenerative diseases," said Dr. dr. Probosuseno, Sp.PD, K-Ger, FINASIM, SE., MM in the XII anniversary of retirees (IKAPEN) UNY at UNY auditorium on June 15, 2022.

Preserving the Kancet Ledo Dance through the Rosemery Robot

Preservation of arts and culture can go hand in hand with technological development. This message emerged from the participation of the Yogyakarta State University (UNY) Robot Team in the Regional 2 Dance Robot Contest in 2022 at the Sepuluh November Institute of Technology, Surabaya. The UNY robot team featured Robot Rosemery, who danced Kancet Ledo and won second place. This robot contest is a part of the Indonesian Robot Contest (KRI).