SDG #4: Quality Education

Students of the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), who are carrying out community service activities in Karangasem Hamlet, initiated the installation of Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) timers for street lighting in every neighborhood unit (RT). The program was implemented as an effort to improve electricity efficiency while simplifying the management of street lighting for the local community.

The perception that deaf individuals cannot enjoy or perform music is still commonly found in society. The assumption that music can only be accessed through hearing has long become a stigma that limits the expressive space of the deaf community. Through her latest academic work, Dr. Drijastuti Jogjaningrum, M.A., a lecturer in the Music Education Study Program at the Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture (FBSB), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), seeks to challenge this perception through her book entitled Exploring the Wonders of Deaf Musicality.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening educational quality, human resource development, and humanitarian values through the inauguration of four new professors on Tuesday (12/5/26) at the Main Meeting Hall of the Rectorate Building. The inauguration not only marked individual academic achievements but also reinforced UNY’s contribution in addressing educational challenges in the era of artificial intelligence and global disruption.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) successfully organized a blood donation drive as part of the series of events commemorating its 62nd Anniversary. The activity was held on Monday (11/5/26) at the Gymnasium Hall of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health (FIKK). Organized by the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of UNY, the event was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Sardjito General Hospital.

Thousands of members of the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) academic community gathered across the campus area this morning to participate in the Fun and Healthy Walk held in celebration of the university’s 62nd Anniversary. The event was officially opened by the Rector of UNY through a symbolic flag-off ceremony in front of the Rectorate Building.

The contribution of academics to improving the quality of human resources in society was once again demonstrated through the dedication of lecturers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). On Monday, 18 May 2026, Dr. Ranintya Meikahani, M.Pd., a lecturer from the Department of Elementary School Physical Education, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health (FIKK) UNY, served as a speaker in the Third Batch of Sports Personnel Training. Held at Prima SR Hotel & Convention, the program involved 43 teachers from RA, MI, and MTs levels across Sleman Regency.