Quality Education

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. 

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta’s Lab School is stepping up its commitment to excellence by launching a series of initiatives focused on strengthening its human resources. With a renewed emphasis on staff development, the school aims to elevate the quality of its educational and administrative services. These efforts include targeted training sessions, workshops, and mentoring programs designed to foster professional growth and operational excellence.

Among proud graduates at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta’s (UNY) May 2025 commencement, one name drew heartfelt applause—Frida Hertiza Dewi, the top graduate from the Educational Management program. With a near-perfect GPA of 3.97 and a study period of just three and a half years, Frida’s academic record is impressive. But what made her story stand out even more was her humility. “I’m not here because I’m the smartest,” she shared. “I’m here because I kept going, even when things got tough.”

On May 31, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its fourth graduation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year at the UNY Sports Hall (GOR UNY). A total of 1,579 graduates were officially conferred degrees, comprising 69 doctoral, 302 master's, 1,044 bachelor's, and 164 applied bachelor's graduates. The ceremony was also broadcast live through the university's official channels, allowing wider participation from families and the academic community.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its ‘Wonderroots’ Culinary Festival, turning humble root vegetables into innovative, nourishing dishes. The festival, led by passionate students, celebrated the potential of local crops—cassava, taro, sweet potatoes, and more—not only as culinary delights but also as sustainable solutions to address food security.