Not every journey to university starts with an easy step. For Dhiva Angger Sakhena, a student from Sukorejo (Tugu, Trenggalek), the path to Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) actually began with a period of waiting and long struggle. After failing his first attempt to enter tertiary education, Dhiva decided to take a gap year. But he didn’t fill that year with sorrow — instead, he dedicated himself socially. He taught English to children in his village — an initiative he designed himself, as a form of responsibility and service to his community.

On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, UNY held a ceremony in commemoration of the 97th Youth Pledge Day at the rectorate courtyard, with solemnity and order.

With the theme “Young Men and Women Move, United Indonesia”, UNY reaffirmed its commitment to continue moving toward a diverse Indonesia in unity.

This commitment was visible in the clothing worn by the ceremony participants, which consisted of various ethnic groups. This is one way to demonstrate that the Youth Pledge was attended by many organizations and unities—not just Jong Java or Jong Celebes alone.

The Community Service Team (PkM) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted training and assistance on processing household organic waste into liquid plant supplements based on carbon nanomaterials (CNMs). This activity took place in Warungboto Village, Yogyakarta City, involving the Pendidikan Kesejahteraan Keluarga (PKK) mothers of RT 31/RW 08 as the main partners.

Students from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), under the Nakula Student Development Program (SDP), recently conducted a community service activity titled “GROW (Green Responsibility for Our World)” at SMP Negeri 2 Manisrenggo, Klaten Regency.

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), in collaboration with the Indonesian Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP), organized a National Seminar titled “Pancasila Literacy and the Revival of the Republic” on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the UNY Postgraduate Building.

The seminar featured national figures and academics discussing the importance of strengthening understanding and practice of Pancasila values amidst the dynamics of national life.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a graduation and inauguration ceremony for students of the Professional Engineer Program on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The event took place at the Directorate of Professional and Competency Education (DPPK) building and was attended by university leaders, faculty members, and participants who had successfully completed the entire engineering professional education program.

The PPK Ormawa BEM FMIPA UNY team conducted a workshop for the community of Prawatan Village, Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency, focusing on catfish farming using an IoT-based integrated biofloc-hydroponic system. The event featured Ahmad Ardan Ardiyanto, owner of Dewaponik and a nationally recognized hydroponic practitioner and innovator, as the main speaker.

The workshop covered topics such as biofloc pond management, hydroponic maintenance techniques, and strategies for integrating both systems to support food security and enhance the village's economy.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to enhance its commitment to producing globally competitive graduates. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, UNY dispatched 12 students from the Faculty of Engineering and the Vocational Faculty to participate in an international internship program at Dai Ichi Pan Co., Ltd. in Japan. This initiative marks a significant step in expanding UNY's global network and enhancing students' competencies in the international workforce.

A team of lecturers from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UNY — namely Isti Yunita, Ph.D., Prof. Jaslin Ikhsan, Dr. Kun Sri Budiasih, Dr. Cahyorini Kusumawardhani, and Sukisman Purtadi, M.Pd. — carried out a community service program titled “Training and Mentoring Life Skills through the Making of Healthy Food for Children with Special Needs” at SLB Bhakti Pertiwi Yogyakarta.

This programme reinforces UNY’s commitment to inclusive and equal education, and the development of practical skills that provide independence for learners.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to strengthen its commitment to creating a green and sustainable campus. Through the Directorate of Infrastructure, Facilities, and Assets, UNY has installed a new Smart Water Station (SWS) at the Faculty of Law (FH) UNY. This facility serves as an environmentally friendly drinking water refill station that supports the reduction of single-use plastic bottle consumption on campus.