Quality Education

In October 2024, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted the Education and Technology Summer School (ETSS) with a focus on harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sustainable education. The event, themed “EcoEduTech: Potential of AI in Reshaping Teaching and Learning,” brought together participants, including PhD students, early-career researchers, and educational professionals from across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The cooperation between Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and the University of Poitiers, France, which began 10 years ago through the Erasmus program, continues to grow rapidly. The partnership began with the visit of Dr. Gerard Mauco, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at the University of Poitiers, and his wife Christine Mauco, a music expert from the Conservatorium of Poitiers, to UNY. The meeting paved the way for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and various collaborative programs that continue to be strengthened over time.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Semarang (SPs UNNES) visited the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (SPs UNY). The group from SPs UNNES was led by the Coordinator of the Study Program, Prof. Dr. Sarwi, M.Si., who was accompanied by eight students of the Master of Economics and Development Education  program. Meanwhile, SPs UNY as the host was represented by Prof. Dr. Siswantoyo, M.Kes., AIFO, Director of SPs UNY, along with other leaders.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) made another academic achievement by inaugurating Prof. Dr. Puji Yanti Fauziah, S.Pd., M.Pd. as a Professor in the field of Nonformal Early Childhood Education (PAUD) recently. The inauguration ceremony took place in the Main Conference Room of UNY and was attended by various academic figures, the university's extended family, and invited guests.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) is ready to host the 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI), which will be held on September 12-18, 2024. Taking place at the Faculty of Vocational Studies Gunungkidul Campus and Gading Airfield, Playen, this prestigious event is expected to be a stage to showcase students' best innovations in the development of flying robot technology. Collaborating with TNI-AU to provide airfield facilities, UNY is committed to presenting a competition that will spur creativity and research in the field of aerial robotics.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta(UNY) held the 2024 UNY Student Organization Achievement and Service Exhibition with the theme 'Building Excellent Young Synergy with Continuous Creativity and Innovation'. This event aims to provide information to new students about various campus organizations and services.

Prospective UNY students have several choices in the admissions process. There are several schemes available, namely Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK), academic achievement pathway selection, sports achievement selection, and Computer Based Test (CBT) which is held on campus or domicile.

Plastic waste is not only difficult to decompose or biodegrade, plastic waste that is eaten by animals such as fish will eventually be consumed by us in the form of microplastics. This is certainly dangerous both for the environment and for ourselves. Departing from this fact, English for Holidays (EFH) UNY, which this year has the theme "Green Champion", introduced a new agenda entitled Recycling Workshop.

Amelia Noormufida Widya Hartanti participated in a Certified Independent Study Internship (MSIB) at PT. Mitra Talenta Jakarta Selatan. This company is engaged in human resource development in the IT field which aims to help talents accelerate their careers. Celerates offers its flagship program, the Celerates Acceleration Program, a 1-year career acceleration scholarship program consisting of intensive training/bootcamp, mentoring, case studies, miniprojects, networking and on job placement.

The year 2017 became an important point for STIKes Tuanku Tambusai and STKIP Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai which merged into Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai (UP) consisting of 4 Faculties and 16 Study Programs. This change in status then further spurred various institutional strengthening programs at the university located in Riau.