UNY Eurasia Lecturer Series Discusses Knowledge and Power Relations from Michel Foucault’s Perspective

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), through the Eurasia Lecturer Series Vol. 2 Episode 4, held a philosophical discussion on the relationship between knowledge and power from the perspective of French philosopher Michel Foucault. The event featured Reza A.A. Wattimena from Rumah Filsafat and took place at the FISIP UNY Postgraduate Hall.

From Family Business to Student Brand: Kula Footwear Grows Through UNY’s Entrepreneurial PLK Program

What began as an effort to find an alternative to the Community Service Program (KKN) led five Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students to a new path: developing a leather footwear brand now known as Kula Footwear.

UNY Signs Performance Agreements with Heads of Work Units, Holds PK Cascading Workshop
international-office Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:57

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held the signing of Performance Agreements (PK) between the Rector and heads of work units, along with a PK Cascading Workshop for the completion of Employee Performance Targets (SKP), at Hotel UNY on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The activity was part of UNY’s efforts to strengthen its performance management system and align organizational targets down to the individual level across the university.

Restoring Children’s Social Spaces: Sociology Education Students Join Humanitarian KKN in Aceh Tamiang

The end of 2025 left deep scars in several parts of Indonesia. Floods struck a number of provinces on Sumatra Island, including North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. In Aceh Tamiang Regency, the floodwaters did not only inundate houses and public facilities, but also disrupted the rhythm of community life. Village fields fell silent, learning spaces came to a halt, and places of worship lost their usual activities.

Humanitarian KKN Students Collaborate to Green Seuneubok Aceh, Plant 60 Pucuk Merah Trees After Flood
international-office Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:20

Environmental recovery efforts following the flash flood in Seuneubok Aceh Village, Bendahara District, Aceh Tamiang Regency, continue through various collaborative initiatives. Students of the Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and Universitas Samudra initiated a greening action by planting 60 pucuk merah tree seedlings at several points across the village.

Renewable Energy Education and Psychological Support for Flood-Affected Students at SMPN 5 Bendahara, Aceh Tamiang
international-office Thu, 03/05/2026 - 20:46

Efforts to provide education and psychological recovery for students affected by flooding in Aceh Tamiang Regency were carried out through a Collaborative Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN).

UNY KKN Students Hold Demonstration of Biopore and Gallon Composters in Degolan

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta conducted a community empowerment activity through a demonstration on organic waste management using biopore methods and gallon composters.

The activity took place in Padukuhan Degolan, Bumirejo Village, Lendah District, Kulon Progo Regency. It aimed to educate and encourage local residents to manage household organic waste in a simple, practical, and environmentally friendly way.

UNY Students Spearhead Clean Water Infrastructure Project in Post-Flood Aceh Tamiang

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.

UNY’s “Swara Wadhana” Student Choir Sweeps National and International Awards in Early 2026
international-office Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:25

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.

UNY Advances Global Excellence with the Launch of 2026 International Undergraduate Program Admissions
international-office Tue, 02/10/2026 - 05:44

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.