Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a graduation ceremony for Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Applied Bachelor’s programs for Period IV Phase 1 of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) at the UNY Sports Hall. A total of 835 graduates were officially conferred in a solemn ceremony.

Of the total graduates, there were 47 doctoral graduates, 128 master’s graduates, 566 bachelor’s graduates, and 94 applied bachelor’s graduates. In terms of gender composition, female graduates dominated with 527 graduates (63%), while male graduates totaled 308 (37%).

Efforts to strengthen the local economy continue to be intensified through digital innovation. Students participating in the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a digital rebranding initiative for Usama Mikro, Kecil, Menengah (UMKM) in Duwet Hamlet, Banjarharjo, Kalibawang, Kulon Progo. The main focus of this activity was to assist in developing brand identity and digital marketing for the local rengginang business branded “Leo.”

Students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program carried out a community service initiative at the Bina Insan Mandiri Orphanage in Sedayu, Bantul. This activity represents the implementation of practice-based learning while also serving as an effort to empower the community across various groups, ranging from children to micro-entrepreneurs.

The Government of Purworejo Regency is committed to realizing the establishment of an off-campus study program (Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama / PSDKU) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) through strengthened strategic cooperation focused on building a new campus in the region.

A group of students receiving the Bintang Mandiri Scholarship initiated a social project focused on mangrove conservation titled “Green Coast Baros” in the Baros Mangrove Forest area, located in Tirtohargo, Kretek, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

The initiative was carried out by awardees of the 5th cohort of the Bintang Mandiri Scholarship from Bank Mandiri, as part of their contribution to preserving coastal ecosystems while also empowering local communities.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to strengthen students’ career readiness by organizing the 12th Career Guidance Workshop Series, themed “Level Up Your Communication Skill,” held at the Suryo Mentaram Building, Cine Club Room, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture (FBSB) UNY.

The workshop brought together students from various study programs and aimed to enhance communication skills as a key competency in facing the increasingly competitive job market.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted an entrepreneurship socialization program for foster children at the Social Rehabilitation Center for Children (BRSPA) in Bimomartani, Sleman, aiming to inspire independence and build confidence for a better future.

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a socialization and practical training on maggot cultivation using the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) method in Padukuhan Tegalrejo, Kalurahan Hargowilis, Kapanewon Kokap, Kulon Progo. The activity aimed to educate the community about managing organic waste while also creating new economic opportunities.

Students from the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata, KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a community empowerment activity by conducting training to make eco-friendly plant pots from coconut husks in Padukuhan Potrowangsan, Tirtorahayu, Galur, Kulonprogo. The program aimed to increase local awareness about using organic waste, stimulate creativity, and open local economic opportunities based on available natural potential.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) together with the Gayam 16 Community of Yogyakarta and the University of Poitiers, France, presented a hybrid performance of Javanese gamelan and traditional French music through the Nusantara Art Innovation Program (PISN) 2025, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.