Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) reaffirmed its commitment as an impactful higher education institution through various strategic achievements presented during the peak ceremony of the 2026 UNY Dies Natalis. The anniversary momentum served not only as a space for institutional reflection but also as an affirmation of UNY’s transformation direction in strengthening higher education, innovation, and the development of Indonesia’s high-quality human resources.

The Career Development Center (CDC) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta once again organized the Career Guidance Workshop Series #14, carrying the theme “Advocacy, Policy & Social Impact Careers.” The activity aimed to broaden students’ and graduates’ perspectives on career opportunities in the fields of advocacy, public policy, and social impact, sectors that increasingly require young professionals with integrity, critical thinking, and strong social concern.

Students participating in the Field Learning Program (PLK) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta carried out a community empowerment initiative in Watuadeg Village by teaching local residents how to process salak peel waste into herbal wedang (traditional herbal beverage) with economic value. The program aimed to optimize the utilization of agricultural waste while opening opportunities for community-based micro-enterprises.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening higher education, sustainable innovation, and national character development through the inauguration of four new professors held at the UNY Auditorium. The ceremony marked a strategic milestone in enhancing the university’s academic excellence and contribution to national progress through education, research, and community service.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta once again reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the quality of education, human resource development, and national civilization through the inauguration of four new professors held at the UNY Auditorium. The inauguration ceremony marked an important milestone in reinforcing academic excellence and the university’s contribution to advancing science, education, and social development.

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) 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%).

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.”

Students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program carried out a community service initiative at the Bina Insan Mandiri Orphanage in Sedayu, Bantul. This activity represents the implementation of practice-based learning while also serving as an effort to empower the community across various groups, ranging from children to micro-entrepreneurs.

The Government of Purworejo Regency is committed to realizing the establishment of an off-campus study program (Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama / PSDKU) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) through strengthened strategic cooperation focused on building a new campus in the region.