Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a psychosocial support program for children in Teluk Kepayang Village, Aceh Tamiang, by introducing emotional awareness through interactive activities and sunflower planting.

The program was designed to help children, particularly those affected by post-disaster conditions, recognize and express their emotions in a healthy way. Through light discussions and interactive games, students guided children in identifying basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) implemented a community empowerment initiative titled LENTERA (Lingkungan Tertata melalui Anorganik Bernilai) in Serang Hamlet, Sendangsari Village, Pengasih District, Kulon Progo.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) organized the signing of Performance Agreements (Perjanjian Kinerja/PK) between unit leaders and the Rector, alongside a Cascading Performance Agreement Workshop, held at UNY Hotel on March 12, 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen performance management systems and ensure alignment of organizational targets down to the individual level.

Rosnia Rahman, a student of Guidance and Counseling at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), has successfully secured the prestigious LPDP scholarship after a long and challenging journey marked by perseverance, faith, and self-discipline.

Coming from Ambon, Rosnia’s motivation stemmed from her financial limitations in pursuing higher education. Instead of giving up, she chose to keep striving, holding firmly to the belief that “scholarships are not for the smartest, but for those who are willing to work hard.”

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and Universitas Samudra (UNSAM) carried out a collaborative humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN) in Raja Village, Bendahara District, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, aimed at supporting post-flood recovery while promoting sustainable development values.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a community engagement activity aimed at supporting students affected by floods at SMP Negeri 5 Bendahara in Aceh Tamiang. The initiative combined renewable energy education with psychological support activities to help students recover emotionally while gaining new environmental knowledge.

The journey toward higher education often requires determination and perseverance. This was proven by Rifdah Putri Naldi, a student from the Communication Science program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), who successfully pursued her dream through the Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP) Kuliah scholarship.

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a socialization and practical training on maggot cultivation using the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) method in Padukuhan Tegalrejo, Kalurahan Hargowilis, Kapanewon Kokap, Kulon Progo. The activity aimed to educate the community about managing organic waste while also creating new economic opportunities.

The dream of pursuing higher education once seemed uncertain for Marsha due to her family’s financial limitations. However, her determination and the opportunity provided through the Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP) Kuliah scholarship enabled her to continue her studies at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

Students participating in the Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN Kemanusiaan) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) in collaboration with Universitas Samudra organized trauma healing activities for children affected by disasters in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh. The program aimed to support children’s psychological recovery and help restore their enthusiasm for learning after experiencing the impact of flooding in the region.