4. Quality Education

UNY Opens New Horizons with Indonesia’s First Master’s Program in Educational Policy

Breaking new ground in Indonesia’s educational landscape, the Faculty of Education and Psychology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (FIPP UNY) has officially launched the Master’s Program in Educational Policy. As the first and only program of its kind in the country, this initiative is a testament to UNY’s commitment to addressing the complexities of education through well-crafted policies that promote equity and sustainability.
 

Collaboration to Preserve Dayak Culinary Traditions

A collaboration between the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and the Education and Culture Office of North Kalimantan Province has resulted in the publication of a book highlighting the unique culinary traditions of the Dayak community. The book is an outcome of extensive ethnographic research aimed at documenting and preserving the culinary heritage of the Dayak people, which holds a significant place in their cultural identity.
 

Designing e-assessments for science literacy based on Education for Sustainable Development”

A training titled “Designing e-assessments for science literacy based on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)” was conducted by FMIPA UNY. In this session, DR. Ali Mahmudi delivered a keynote presentation that formed the foundation of the activity.

Empowering Communities Through Maggot-Based Composting: UNY Trains Guwosari Residents on Sustainable Waste Management

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has taken a proactive role in addressing household organic waste issues by conducting a training and mentoring program on compost production using maggots as added value. Held on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at the home of the Iroyudan hamlet head in Guwosari Village, Pajangan Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, the event was attended by 25 participants. The program aimed to provide practical solutions for managing daily organic waste, while also empowering local residents with skills that hold economic potential.
 

Nanyang University Students Learn Local Wisdom at UNY

On Wednesday (4/9), as part of the Overseas Education and Learning Programme (OELP), students from Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore (NYP), Singapore, studied Indonesian culture comprising gamelan and batik at UNY. Before this, the NYP students also visited the Candi Prambanan temple. Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Garuda UNY achievements in developing fuel-efficient vehicles at Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2024

UNY actively encourages the development of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient vehicles. One way to objectively measure the value of these innovations is through participation in various competitions. One of the competitions is Shell Eco-Marathon. UNY has consistently participated in this competition since 2018. 
 

Food processing innovation: biscuit made of tempe

To strengthen food security, UNY encourages various innovative efforts in processing various alternative food ingredients. Five UNY students consisting of Siti Nursipa Wulida (Culinary Education); Nur Evirda Khosyiati (Culinary Education); Rifki Refiyandi (Elementary School Teacher Education); Putri A. Panggabean (Accounting); and Syifaun Nuha A (Management) successfully developed tempe-based biscuits for toddlers named Bistbox.
 

EFH UNY Recycling Workshop: Developing Children's Creativity Amidst Plastic Waste Crisis

Plastic waste is not only difficult to decompose or biodegrade, plastic waste that is eaten by animals such as fish will eventually be consumed by us in the form of microplastics. This is certainly dangerous both for the environment and for ourselves.

Strengthening the capacity of expertise in tropical biology through FMN OCELOTS

Rio Christy Handziko, S.Pd.Si., M.Pd, a lecturer at the Department of Biology Education of UNY, participated in the Faculty Mentoring Network - Online Content for Experiential Learning of Tropical Systems (FMN - OCELOTS) 2024. Rio Christy has been teaching courses related to tropical ecology and researching intensively in the field of Tropical Ecology.

UNY Establishes Mental Health Center to Support the Well-Being of Its Academic Community

In an effort to strengthen the well-being of its academic community, one of the faculties at Yogyakarta State University (UNY) has officially established a Mental Health Center, dedicated to serving students, lecturers, and administrative staff. The center serves as a safe and confidential space that provides counseling services, mental health education, and emotional support for campus members who may experience stress, fatigue, or emotional challenges caused by academic or professional pressures.

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