Along with global developments and dynamics, universities must keep on compete dan develop the qualities of education, research, teacher resources, and so on to produce graduates and research results that are useful and recognized by community. Therefore, under the leadership of the current rector, Prof. Dr.

Information Technology Team of division 2 Technology Engineering UKM (Student Activity Units), State University of Yogyakarta (YSU) successfully won two gold medals in the International Invention and Innovative Competition (InIIC) organized by State Library of Malaysia in cooperation with University of Malaya and MNNF.

The event was held on 6-7 May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For this event, UNY flew 2 teams to compete.

Faculty Of Mathematics And Natural Sciences of Yogyakarta State University organized the 4th International Conference on Research, Implementation and Education of Mathematics and Science (4^th ICRIEMS) on Monday-Tuesday (15-16/5) at the auditorium of YSU and was opened by Vice Rector I, Dr. Margana. Also present Vice Rector IV, Dr. rer.nat Senam, and lecturers’ delegation from partner university, such as Univesiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Malaysia, Yala Rajabhat University, etc.

The fierce competition that lasted for two days (19-20/05) resulted in an incredible outcome for Garuda YSU Team (GUT). The team led by Teguh Arifin succeeded achieving two awards: Best of the Best Hybrid Car Category and Best Teamwork in International Student Car Competition 2017 (ISCC).

The Rector of Yogyakarta State University, Prof. Dr. Sutrisna Wibawa, M.Pd. inaugurated and swore in the officials at YSU (2/5),one of them was the Vice Rector I who previously served by Wardan Suyanto, MA., Ed.D and now was replaced by Dr. Margana, M.Hum., MA. In his speech, the Rector of YSU said that this mandatory inauguration was due to the acceleration and refresh program in YSU. "This activity is part of the management routine that includes  replacement" said Sutrisna Wibawa.

Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Drs. H. Muhammad Nasir, M.Si, Ak, Ph.D, CA officially inaugurated  Prof. Dr. Sutrisna Wibawa, M.Pd as the Rector Yogyakarta State University from 2017 to 2021. Inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2017 at 13:30 pm in the Auditorium Building, 2nd Floor, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Sudirman Street, Senayan, Jakarta.

On 20-21 March 2017, the Office of International Affairs and Partnership (KUIK) organized the 9th Global Culture Festival (GCF). This event is an opportunity to introduce the tourism, arts, and Indonesian culture to the international community, as well as introducing the culture of various countries in the world to the people of Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta. GCF held in 2017 took the theme of "Environmental Sustainability and Cultural Awareness for Peace and Equality". GCF cultural displays ranged from 29 provinces in Indonesia.

Saturday (18/3), after being crowned as The Third Winner in SEM Asia Pacific 2017 in Singapore, Garuda UNY Eco Team has also been named as one of the selected participants (recommended) to follow the Driver's World Championship (DWC) in the Asia Pacific Regional.

"This was our first experience at Shell Eco Marathon. Alhamdulillah,   the minimum target can be met. Third place and could participate in the selection of DWC. More than amazing! "Said Sutiman as Advisor.