Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) collaborated with the University of Exeter, UK, to organize an international webinar themed Inclusive Education and Disability Support in Higher Education. This event served as an important forum for academics, practitioners, and students to exchange experiences regarding the strengthening of disability services and inclusive education in higher education institutions.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held the Welcoming Ceremony and Orientation for International Students 2025 as an initial step to welcome 24 new students from various countries. The event was solemnly attended by university leaders, deans, directors of graduate programs, heads of units, and student buddies who are ready to assist international students during their studies at UNY.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students participating in the Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) program in Ngadiwulan, Sumowono, Kaligesing, Purworejo, introduced an innovative product: herbal jelly made from Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA), or Family Medicinal Plants. This initiative aims to modernize traditional herbal medicine, making it more appealing and accessible, especially to the younger generation.

Students of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at UNY, through the Student Creativity Program (PKM), conducted a research titled “Gel Nano-Hydroxyapatite (n-HAp) Based on Tiger Snail Shells: Biocomposite Innovation Kurma Ajwa / Siwak / Propolis for Enamel Remineralisation of Teeth”. They developed this innovation in dental health by utilising waste tiger snail shells (cangkang keong macan) as a base material for the production of nano-hydroxyapatite gel (n-HAp).

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta officially inaugurated five new professors in a formal ceremony held in the Main Meeting Room of the Rectorate.

The inauguration is expected to strengthen the university’s contribution in the fields of science, education, and technology, as well as act as a driver of innovation to answer the challenges of our times.

In order to increase community awareness of the importance of organic waste management, a team of students on the Community Service Program (KKN) from UNY carried out an educational activity in Dusun Druju, Desa Margodadi. This activity took place at the home of Mrs Umi (RT 04), who fully supported the implementation of this program.

Students at UNY once again demonstrated their role in delivering real solutions for society. Through the Student Creativity Programme – Application of Science & Technology (PKM-PI), a student team introduced “SmartCleaner: Solar-Powered Cleaning System & Ammonia Monitoring”, to assist the farmers’ group “Kelompok Tani Ngudi Makmur” in Gunung Manuk Village, Patuk District, Gunungkidul.

The innovation emerged from concerns over a classic issue faced by cattle farmers: the barn is difficult to clean regularly and high levels of ammonia gas pose danger to the livestock.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) lecturers from UNY involved in the course “Environmental Science and Natural Resource Conservation” joined forces with Sahabat Bekantan Indonesia (SBI) to provide students with real-world insight into wildlife conservation—specifically the endemic proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus).

The lecturers involved were Dr. Anggi Tias Pratama, S.Pd., M.Pd.; Rio Christy Handziko, M.Pd.; and Dr. Agung Wijaya Subiantoro, M.Pd.

A team of five students from UNY successfully developed an innovative liquid soap product named Beetrass Soap. The product is made from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and beet tuber (Beta vulgaris L), aiming to provide both health benefits and skin-care effects.

The innovation won funding through the Student Creativity Entrepreneurship Programme (PKM-K) 2025 from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

Students from the Community Service Program (KKN) group 11200 at UNY, stationed in Dusun Praon, Kalurahan Pulutan, Wonosari, Gunungkidul, carried out a community‐empowerment program focused on the use of agricultural waste. Through this activity, they taught local residents how to make environmentally‐friendly briquettes made from rice straw and tapioca flour.