Quality Education

Yogyakarta, 2 September 2025 – Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) welcomed Dr. Angela Farrell, Assistant Dean International and Erasmus+ Coordinator at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland, for an academic visit. This event was made possible through close collaboration with the International Office of UNY, which has maintained strong communication with Dr.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues its commitment to spiritual development by organizing the 2025 Seleksi Tilawatil Qur’an (STQ). The event not only selects representatives for the National Student Qur’an Recitation Competition (MTQ MN) at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat this October but also serves as a platform for nurturing students' Qur’anic character.

A team of four students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has successfully developed an eco-friendly adsorbent using cassava peels. Known as the “Adsorben Singkong” team, their innovation combines magnetite nanoparticles with activated carbon derived from cassava waste to remove toxic chromium ions (Cr6+) from leather industry wastewater.

Facing growing concerns over plastic pollution, especially the persistent waste of agricultural mulch plastic, a student team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) launched an innovative research project under the Student Creativity Program (PKM). Their project seeks a natural solution to degrading plastic waste that is often left in landfills or burned after use.

At the heart of Southeast Asia’s cultural heritage, indigenous communities in Indonesia and Malaysia offer a living example of how tradition and sustainability can go hand in hand. Recognizing their deep-rooted relationship with land, natural resources, and local knowledge, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted Episode 11 of the Eurasia Lecturer Series on May 14, 2025, to explore these communities’ roles in sustainable development. The event featured Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) proudly celebrates the academic success of Yola, who completed her doctoral degree in just 2 years and 10 months—an inspiring milestone that underscores the importance of accessible and inclusive quality education for everyone, regardless of gender.

Lecturers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Prof. Dr. Antuni Wiyarsi, M.Sc., and Prof. Dr. Siti Irene Astuti Dwiningrum, M.Si., organized a focus group discussion (FGD) and research activity with high school chemistry teachers in Yogyakarta. The event aimed to assess teachers’ resilience in their professional roles. As part of a broader international study, the UNY team also plans to visit Finland, particularly Helsinki, to explore different educational approaches that support teachers' personal and social competence.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially appointed 139 lecturers as Civil Servants (PNS) during a formal ceremony held in the university's Main Assembly Hall. The event, led by UNY Rector Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, M.Kes., AIFO, included the oath-taking ceremony and the presentation of appointment letters (SK PNS). Witnessed by vice rectors, deans, vice deans, and four religious leaders, the occasion marked a significant step in the academic journey of the newly appointed lecturers.

To promote financial literacy from an early age, Arifa Nisaut Taqiyya, a student of Economic Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), initiated a saving habits training program during her community service (KKN) in collaboration with the local youth group in Canan Village, Wedi, Klaten. The program aimed to help children understand the value of saving and managing money, moving away from the outdated mindset of spending beyond means.

The UNY Retirees’ Association (IKAPEN) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a lively gathering at the Fine Cine Club, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. The event was attended by UNY’s Rector, Vice Rectors, Deans, and Vice Deans, reflecting the university's strong support for its retired community.