Students from the Applied Bachelor Program in Culinary Arts (D4 Tata Boga) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta have once again demonstrated their creativity and innovation by developing a culinary product called MIKROT (Mi Krokot), an innovative noodle made from purslane leaves (krokot) with high nutritional value. This product was developed as an effort to create healthier food alternatives while optimizing the utilization of local food ingredients that are often overlooked.

The Student Association of Sports Science (HIMA IKOR) of the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again demonstrated its concern for the community through a community service program titled “IKOR Mengabdi” (IKOR Serves), recently held. The activity took place at the Budi Luhur Social Service Center for the Elderly (BPSTW) in Bantul, targeting senior citizens as the main beneficiaries.

The Gunungkidul Campus of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) became the venue for Leafestiva 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This annual culinary festival carried the theme “One Leaf, A Million Flavors, Leafestiva Full of Creativity.” The event featured a series of activities ranging from group exercise sessions, seminars, and decorating tiwul tumpeng to exhibitions of food and beverage products.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) collaborated with the Umbulharjo Subdistrict Administration and the Umbulharjo Waste Bank Forum to organize an Eco Enzyme Soap-Making Training at the Umbulharjo Subdistrict Office. This activity represents one of UNY’s contributions to addressing organic waste issues in Yogyakarta through public education and community empowerment.

The creativity of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) has once again been demonstrated through a simple yet impactful innovation. A PLK team in Menden Village, Kebonarum District, Klaten Regency successfully transformed shallot peel waste into environmentally friendly liquid organic fertilizer (POC) with practical value for the local community.

UNY held a solemn ceremony to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 on campus on Friday (May 2). The ceremony served as a moment of reflection as well as a reaffirmation of the academic community’s commitment to realizing inclusive and impactful education for society.

Academic achievement is often seen as just a number. However, for Leni Firda Kurnia Sari, a graduate of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), that achievement tells a deeper story of loss, responsibility, and resilience in shaping her future.

During the lively graduation ceremony of UNY Period IV Phase 1 in 2026, Leni was announced as the undergraduate graduate with the highest GPA of 3.99. Behind this near-perfect number, however, lies a journey far from simple.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a graduation ceremony for Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Applied Bachelor’s programs for Period IV Phase 1 of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) at the UNY Sports Hall. A total of 835 graduates were officially conferred in a solemn ceremony.

Of the total graduates, there were 47 doctoral graduates, 128 master’s graduates, 566 bachelor’s graduates, and 94 applied bachelor’s graduates. In terms of gender composition, female graduates dominated with 527 graduates (63%), while male graduates totaled 308 (37%).

The implementation of the final day of the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta ran smoothly, orderly, and in a conducive atmosphere. The exam, held on Monday (April 27, 2026) for sessions 13 and 14, marked the conclusion of the UTBK series at the university, with evaluation results indicating that the overall implementation proceeded optimally without significant obstacles.

Efforts to strengthen the local economy continue to be intensified through digital innovation. Students participating in the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a digital rebranding initiative for Usama Mikro, Kecil, Menengah (UMKM) in Duwet Hamlet, Banjarharjo, Kalibawang, Kulon Progo. The main focus of this activity was to assist in developing brand identity and digital marketing for the local rengginang business branded “Leo.”