A lecturer from the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PBSI), Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture (FBSB), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Dr. Ari Kusmiatun, participated as a visiting lecturer in the SPARK (Supporting Program for Academic and Research Knowledge) 2025 program. The event was held at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) in China from October 28 to November 27, 2025.

UNY’s Independent Community Service Program (KKN Mandiri) students conducted an educational activity on the maintenance of Reog Wayang costumes in Padukuhan Kedon, Sumbermulyo Village, Bambanglipuro District, Bantul Regency. This initiative was part of efforts to support the preservation of traditional art and culture within the local community.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially inaugurated Kampung Emas Bumijo Kulon in Kelurahan Bumijo, Jetis District, Yogyakarta City on Saturday (13/12/2025). This inauguration establishes the area as a social laboratory that integrates the 4K concept: Campus (Kampus), Kraton (Royal Palace), Community (Kampung), and Office (Kantor).

A team of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students conducting community service (KKN) in Padukuhan Gunungsaren Lor, Trimurti Village, Srandakan District, Bantul organized training on how to make liquid organic fertilizer (POC) from tofu processing waste. This activity, initiated by the KKN students, received positive responses from local residents because it offered a simple, low-cost solution that benefits both the environment and plants.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) continues to demonstrate its commitment to building inclusive and disability-friendly higher education through an international research collaboration with the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, under the project “Disability Rights and In/Equalities in Higher Education.” Two lecturers from UNY’s Department of Special Education, Pujaningsih, Ed.D and Nur Azizah, Ph.D, recently conducted an academic visit to the University of Exeter as part of the project’s implementation.

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.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), in collaboration with the Blora Regency Government, successfully organized a Fun Cycling Event to commemorate the 276th Anniversary of Blora Regency on Sunday, 7 December 2025. The event was held in a lively atmosphere, engaging members of the general public and the academic community, and highlighting the strong synergy between education institutions and community development.

Students of the D4 Culinary Arts Study Program, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Gunungkidul Campus, recently conducted an outreach activity themed “The Importance of Clean Water for Life” at SD Negeri Mijahan 1, Wonosari, Gunungkidul. This activity was part of a community service program as well as an implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

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.

A community service team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has established an international collaboration with the University of Poitiers, France, in the implementation of the 2025 Nusantara Arts Innovation Program (PISN), a newly launched initiative by the Directorate of Higher Education through BIMA. The program runs from October to December 2025 and focuses on developing artistic innovations rooted in the traditions of the Indonesian archipelago.