Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) proudly celebrated a sustainable innovation milestone as the NanoBotato team from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) won first place at the 14th UNY Science and Engineering Fair (UNYSEF) 2025. Their project turned agricultural waste—specifically potato peels—into eco-friendly nanomaterials, addressing both waste reduction and clean water challenges in a single solution.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (FMIPA UNY) has teamed up with Universitas Udayana’s Faculty of Agriculture and Bali’s Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA) to conduct joint research on developing new orchid varieties native to Bali. The project focuses on creating indoor-friendly orchid bonsai suited for diverse living environments, with collaborative teams conducting field observations and cultivation trials to support this goal.

To strengthen its commitment to sustainability, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has officially appointed dedicated teams to compile Environmental Management and Monitoring Implementation Reports for the January–June 2025 period. These teams have been assigned to oversee and document environmental practices at the Karangmalang Campus (Rector’s Decree No.

Recognizing that a healthy and safe work environment is essential for productivity and well-being, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has taken a significant step by establishing an Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Team. Officially formed under Rector’s Decree No. 6.2/UN34/I/2025, this team is entrusted with planning, executing, and evaluating all safety and health-related initiatives at UNY.

SD Pedagogia, under the auspices of the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), has earned 'A' accreditation, marking a significant achievement in its journey to providing exceptional education. This recognition, as declared by the National Accreditation Board for Early Childhood Education and Primary Education (BAN-PDM), underscores the dedication of SD Pedagogia and FIPP to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment.