Quality Education

From February 24 to 26, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participated in a Training of Trainers (ToT) program on public speaking organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital. Held at the Center for Communication and Digital Apparatus Development (Puspa Komdigi) in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, the program aimed to enhance public speaking skills among educators and administrative staff to foster more interactive and communicative learning environments.

On February 22, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its third graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year at the UNY Sports Arena. The event celebrated the achievements of 1,972 graduates, comprising 63 doctoral, 615 master's, 1,132 bachelor's, and 162 applied bachelor's degree recipients. The Faculty of Education and Psychology awarded the highest number of degrees, totaling 484 graduates.

Prof. Dr. Kun Setyaning Astuti, M.Pd., a lecturer in the Department of Music Education at the Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), recently presented and trialed her innovative research findings at the 36th International Society for Music Education (ISME) Conference held at the University of Sibelius, Finland. The conference, founded 72 years ago, brought together over 2,000 music educators worldwide, providing an opportunity for Prof. Kun to showcase her research funded by the DRTPM DIKTI National Competitive Grant 2024.

Dimas Landung Dwi Prakoso’s journey to higher education is a testament to perseverance and determination. Growing up in Bantul, Yogyakarta, the young man faced significant financial challenges and a lack of familial support for his education beyond junior high school. Despite these obstacles, Landung sought refuge and opportunity at the Darul Fatihah Islamic Boarding School in Pundong, Bantul, which provided him with free schooling and daily allowances.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a Reception Ceremony for Faculty and Staff Graduates of Advanced Studies on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The event, conducted in the Theater Room, 4th Floor of the Digital Library, was attended by 236 graduates from various academic levels.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has officially inaugurated five new professors in a ceremony held at the Rectorate on Saturday, December 28, 2024. These distinguished academics include are Prof. Dr. Ratna Candra Sari, M.Si. (Professor of Behavioral Financial Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business); 

Risa Nurullailiyah Sujono, fondly known as Risa, has successfully completed her Master’s degree in Science Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) with impressive achievements. Her master’s thesis, titled Development of a Science Virtual Laboratory Integrated with the Local Potential of Kotagede Silver Craftsmanship Using a Scientific Approach to Enhance Critical Thinking and Learning Independence of Middle School Students, reflects her dedication to innovative and culturally relevant education.

R. Dedy Herdito, M.M., a Public Relations Officer from the Sub-Directorate of Public Relations and Promotions at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), delivered a presentation on university admissions at MA Nurul Ummah on Tuesday, December 24. The event, held at the Joglo in the boys' dormitory complex of Nurul Ummah Islamic Boarding School, was attended by approximately 174 students across grades 10 to 12.

A student team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), consisting of Pangesti Dwi Nugraheni (Biology Education), Pradika Larasati (Mathematics), Fauziatul Adhimah (Chemistry), and Sifa’ul Janah (Biology Education), has established SciFlow Event Organizer. According to Pangesti Dwi Nugraheni, SciFlow operates in the fields of services, tourism, and trade, emphasizing science-based outbound activities. “The initiative began with the idea of increasing visits to the Kampung Wisata Air Titik 0 Km in Central Java by integrating science into outdoor adventures,” she stated on Monday (12/23).