Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta(UNY) has solidified its international acknowledgement in QS World University Ranking which was released on March 3, 2021. UNY is ranked 2nd in Indonesia and took 301-350 world rank in the field of Education and Training.  This is a proof that UNY has earned respectful international recognition among 1440 institutions from 85 countries.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), it is important to wash your hand at least for 20 seconds to ensure your hand free from germs and viruses. Oktania Hasna Sulistiyaningrum, a student of the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program of UNY decided to design an automatic hand washing device to make this activity easier. By using ultasonic sensor and an Arduino Uno controller, there is no need to push any button whenever people want to wash their hands.

Rector of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Professor Sumaryanto warmly welcome a visit from the Tanoto Foundation on Tuesday (16/02).  Dr. Nurkolis as the representative of the Tanoto Foundation said the visit aimed to introduce the latest program of Tanoto Foundation and reported several activities that had been completed on 2021. Tanoto Foundation representative also willing to discuss potential program collaboration with UNY on 2021.

"Emerald Publishing is one of the first leading digital publishers in the world, commissioning, curating, and presenting research that can make a real difference", opened Irwan Sukardi, Business Manager of Emerald Publishing Indonesia at the A Guide to Getting Published Webinar held by Graduate School of UNY Publications.

"We are currently working with thousands of universities and business schools around the world to share knowledge and accommodate everything about publications that lead to positive change" Irwan added.

A group of students majoring in Chemistry Education of UNY consisting of Asmi Aris, Ilyas Gistiana and Hafiizhoh Hanafia, developed natural antibacterial soap made of Jatropha curcas Linn and cooking oil waste.

The Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, inaugurated several administrator officials and supervisory officials within The Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) on 28 January 2021. There are new 11 officials and Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, M.Kes., AIFO was inaugurated as the Rector of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) for the period 2021-2025. Prof. Sumaryanto became the second Rector from the Faculty of Sports Science, after previously Prof. Dr. Arma Abdullah, M.Sc. became the 6th Rector of UNY for the period 1987-1991.

The price of fish pellets on the market is getting more expensive. In fact, feeding cost takes around 70% from the production cost. This is what encourages students of the Science Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNY, namely Dinda Restu Nabila, Siska Yulianti and Faridatul Liana to innovate catfish alternative pellet.

Domestic waste is a serious problem in urban areas. This waste, which consists of organic and inorganic materials, reduces the beauty of the city, creates unwanted odors in several places, and during the rainy season the garbage can obstruct the flow of rivers, resulting in floods. Public awareness in reusing household waste is still low, even though these items can still be reused or converted into other useful forms. This problem inspires a group of UNY students who used the waste as a souvenir in the form of a miniature steam locomotive.