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.

On December 16, 2025, students from the Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) organized a community training on ecoprint for residents of Padukuhan Turgogede, Kalurahan Harjobinangun, Pakem District, Sleman Regency. This activity was part of their community empowerment efforts, focusing on strengthening local creative skills using natural resources and environmentally sustainable principles.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again achieved a proud milestone at the National Final of Abdidaya PPK Ormawa 2025, held at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) from 4–7 December 2025. Out of 119 participating teams from across Indonesia, three UNY PPK Ormawa teams successfully secured prestigious national awards, bringing further recognition to the university.

The Faculty of Vocational Studies at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), through the Sustainable Development Education (Pendidikan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan/PPB) course, continues to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). One of these contributions is realized through MSME digitalization assistance provided to small business owners in the Kulon Progo region.

In an effort to strengthen governance and ensure the quality of student internship programs in Japan, a total of 12 higher education institutions and two sending organizations participated in a Workshop on the Development of Joint Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines for Internship Programs in Japan. The workshop was held on Monday, 1 December 2025, at UNY Hotel, with participants from Japan joining online.