Quality Education

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.

A proud moment unfolded for Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) as the NanoBotato team from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) clinched the top award at the 14th UNY Science and Engineering Fair (UNYSEF) in 2025. Their groundbreaking project explored the use of potato-derived nanomaterials, demonstrating how simple local resources can be transformed into cutting-edge technological solutions with promising applications in water purification and sustainable agriculture.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), through its Faculty of Sport Sciences (FIKK), took a significant step toward international collaboration by initiating discussions with Universiti Putra Malaysia. The exploratory meeting, part of the PJSd-FIKK (Partnership for Joint Sustainable Development) program, brought together academic leaders from both universities to explore shared interests in sports science research, student exchange opportunities, and joint curriculum development.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students have developed an innovative solution to tackle industrial batik wastewater by transforming discarded orange peel into an effective bioadsorbent. The team, led by Jalu Bahtiar Baharudin from the Biology program, conducted exhaustive laboratory tests to extract pectin from Citrus sinensis peel—identifying its strong binding properties for harmful dye compounds commonly found in batik wastewater.