Students participating in the Field Learning Program (PLK) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta carried out a community empowerment initiative in Watuadeg Village by teaching local residents how to process salak peel waste into herbal wedang (traditional herbal beverage) with economic value. The program aimed to optimize the utilization of agricultural waste while opening opportunities for community-based micro-enterprises.

In commemoration of its 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta successfully organized a blood donation drive involving members of the academic community and the general public. The activity was held as part of a series of anniversary celebrations while also reflecting UNY’s commitment to fostering social awareness and humanitarian values.

The 12th Rector of UNY Cup Tennis Tournament once again became a platform for strengthening camaraderie among tennis enthusiasts, particularly in Kulon Progo Regency. The event was held in a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere, bringing together participants from various backgrounds and regions in the spirit of sportsmanship and togetherness. The tournament served not only as a competitive sports event but also as a means of fostering relationships among tennis communities.

In celebration of its 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta organized a 4.4-kilometer Fun and Healthy Walk involving thousands of participants from the university community and the wider public. The event took place in a festive atmosphere and served as one of the highlights of the anniversary celebrations while promoting a healthy lifestyle and strengthening solidarity among members of the academic community.

Students from the Applied Bachelor Program in Culinary Arts (D4 Tata Boga) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta have once again demonstrated their creativity and innovation by developing a culinary product called MIKROT (Mi Krokot), an innovative noodle made from purslane leaves (krokot) with high nutritional value. This product was developed as an effort to create healthier food alternatives while optimizing the utilization of local food ingredients that are often overlooked.

The Student Association of Sports Science (HIMA IKOR) of the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again demonstrated its concern for the community through a community service program titled “IKOR Mengabdi” (IKOR Serves), recently held. The activity took place at the Budi Luhur Social Service Center for the Elderly (BPSTW) in Bantul, targeting senior citizens as the main beneficiaries.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again presented a lively sporting event through the Fun Swimming 2026 activity, held at the UNY Wates Campus Swimming Pool on Sunday (April 26, 2026). This event was part of the 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis) of UNY and served as a tangible commitment by the university to promote healthy lifestyles, education, and sustainable community development.

The Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, through its community service program, conducted an educational outreach on the dangers of consuming foods and beverages high in sugar for elementary school teachers at SD Kanisius Jomegatan on Saturday (April 18, 2026).

Responding to the growing anxiety and identity crisis among Generation Z, a team of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has developed an innovative virtual reality (VR) platform that combines modern technology with Javanese philosophy to promote self-reflection and mental well-being.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a psychosocial support program for children in Teluk Kepayang Village, Aceh Tamiang, by introducing emotional awareness through interactive activities and sunflower planting.

The program was designed to help children, particularly those affected by post-disaster conditions, recognize and express their emotions in a healthy way. Through light discussions and interactive games, students guided children in identifying basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.