Five adventurous students from Princeton University in the United States (Evfrosiniia Mozhaeva, Ahin Kim, Laine Claire Massick, Remzi Benjamin Abaci, Ryan Patrick Moores) embarked on a transformative journey to Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) to immerse themselves in the beauty of Bahasa Indonesia and the rich Javanese culture. Over the course of two terms (August, 2023 - April, 2024), these students delved deep into the intricacies of the language and savored the vibrant tapestry of traditions that define Indonesia.

The visit of the UiTM Club to UNY on March 6, 2024, transcended mere academic collaboration, evolving into a vibrant cultural exchange between the two institutions. Led by Prof. Anita Triastuti, the International Office Secretary, the visit commenced with a warm reception and a lively atmosphere, attended by esteemed faculty members from both sides.

Indonesian Higher Education Shines at Eurasia Higher Education Summit: UNY’s  Initiatives for Various Academic Collaborations

In a bid to bolster international collaboration and showcase the prowess of Indonesia's higher education sector, the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology (Ditjen Diktiristek) actively participated in the prestigious 2024 Eurasia Higher Education Summit (EURIE) exhibition, held in Istanbul, Turkey, from February 27 to 29, 2024.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) recently embarked on a collaborative venture with Mahidol University and Chulalongkorn University from February 25 to March 1, 2024, aimed at enriching the educational experience of its staff. The initiative sought to deepen understanding of academic practices and institutional management within higher education.

The Department of Mathematics Education UNY held a guest lecture by presenting a Professor from the Faculty of Science Nara Women's University Japan, Professor Fugo Takasu. The lecture took place in Conference Room 1 of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UNY. A total of 50 participants consisting of master and doctoral program students attended the guest lecture with enthusiasm.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) received a visit from Birmingham City University (BCU) to present the Digi-Doc project. Besides BCU, there were also representatives from the Northeast Normal University of China, Vietnam National University (VNU), Nguyen Tat Thanh University NTTU) Vietnam, HCMC University of Education Vietnam, London South Bank University, and UNY Indonesia represented by Prof. Dr. Antuni Wiyarsi.  The activity was held Tuesday-Thursday recently at FMIPA UNY.

The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition 2024, held from March 4th to 8th at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Center (PCEC) in Perth, Australia, witnessed the active participation of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). This annual event serves as a platform to promote and connect various higher education institutions. Over the years, APAIE has remained steadfast in its mission to unify international educators.

A total of 44 students of the Nursing program from STIKES Guna Bangsa Yogyakarta practiced in the Physics Education laboratory and the Biology Education laboratory of UNY. The practice was held on Saturday, 2/3/24. Students were divided into 2 groups. The first group of 22 students went to the Basic Physics laboratory, and the other group went to the Basic Biology laboratory. The practicum was guided by the lecturers in the laboratory.

UNY organized the Debriefing and Release of Students Participating in International Internship in Japan on Wednesday (29/2). A total of 43 students from 10 study programs will carry out internships in 7 companies, namely Watanabe Kogyo, Co., Ltd; Yokoyama Kenma Kogyo Co.; Yutaka Seisakusho, Co., Ltd.; Sagami Fresh Co,. Ltd.; Imazato Foods Co., Ltd.; Marco Foods Co., Ltd.; and Mutou Densetsu Kougyo, Co., Ltd. Since 2017, UNY has regularly sent students to Japan, to carry out internships for 6 months to 1 year, in industries that are relevant to the student's original study program.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisucipto (ITDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in education, research, and technology development on February 29, 2024 at Husein Sastranegara Hall, ITDA Campus, Yogyakarta.

UNY and ITDA agreed to strengthen various academic programs, student and staff exchanges, and collaboration in relevant research projects. The collaboration is expected to provide new opportunities for students and lecturers to access wider resources and experiences, as well as expand the range of research conducted.