Sustainable Citiesand Communities

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Rectorate of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held the annual Qurban (sacrifice) ceremony in the parking area of the UNY Auditorium. This year, the university sacrificed three cows and three goats, marking an occasion woven into religious reflection and community service for Idul Adha. The event drew enthusiastic participation from faculty, staff, students, and community members 

On June 2, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a solemn ceremony to commemorate Pancasila Day, reaffirming its dedication to Indonesia's foundational ideology. The event, attended by university leaders, faculty, staff, and student representatives, took place at the UNY Rectorate courtyard. The ceremony aimed to honor the values of Pancasila and strengthen the university community's commitment to national unity and integrity.

To strengthen disaster preparedness at the community level, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), through its Center for Work Safety, Health, and Environment (Pusat K3L), joined hands with the Indonesian Fire Safety Professional Society (MPK2I) to train residents of Kampung Mas Bumijo Kulon in fire prevention and emergency response. Held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, this initiative was particularly focused on empowering women—especially homemakers—to take the lead as first responders in local fire emergencies.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) marked its 61st anniversary with the lively celebration of "Pasar Kangen," which officially opened on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the UNY Rectorate Hall. The event embraced the theme "Synergy of Innovation to Achieve Excellence," featuring traditional arts, with a captivating performance of Campur Bawur Singo Barong from Sanden, Wonolelo, Sawangan, Magelang. The opening ceremony was attended by members of UNY's academic community, Pasar Kangen partners, and the public.

On the eighth day of the Western Sydney University (WSU) delegation’s visit to Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), the program (Poly)Crisis, Cross-Cultural Responses & Resilience focused on SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. One of the highlights of the day was a visit to Cokrodiningratan Tourism Village, a riverside community along the Code River that stands as a real example of how disaster mitigation and water conservation can be managed directly by local residents.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and Australia’s Western Sydney University (WSU) transformed traditional arts into a universal language of collaboration during their Thinking through (Poly)Crisis international forum. The event, held on Wednesday (May 9), saw students and faculty from both institutions engage in hands-on workshops exploring Indonesia’s cultural heritage as a lens to address global challenges.

A delegation from Western Sydney University (WSU) Australia consisting of 6 students and 2 lecturers is currently participating in a short course program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). The program is designed to provide academic and cultural experiences to participants through various learning activities and field visits.

On November 26, 2024, a book discussion titled Kuliah Keistimewaan Yogya: 15 Topics on the Special Status of DIY for Students was held at the Digital Library of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. The book, written by Dr. Haryadi Baskoro, co-founder of Forhannas, explores the special status of Yogyakarta from an academic perspective. The event featured expert speakers, including RB Dwi Wahyu B., M.Si, and Prof. Sri Harti Widiastuti, and encouraged interactive discussions with faculty and students.

"Environmental preservation supported by local social and cultural values can create a sustainable ecosystem," said Edi Widodo, M.Pd, in a workshop entitled "Rawat Bumi Dusun Pulesari" on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. This message becomes very important as more and more villages are promoted as nature and cultural tourism villages. Tourism village management that does not consider natural sustainability has become an essential issue in the decline of village-based tourism.

The Bionic team of UNY students pioneered the development of Purwoharjo as an Eco-Edu Forest. "Through this activity, we want to contribute to the community in order to build an active, independent, and prosperous fostered area. On the other hand, the community is expected to be able to find and develop existing potential to be managed into real activities or develop activities that have been initiated to be more developed and useful," said David as team leader.