A team of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again made a mark in the creative industry with their product Herbascent, a natural incense made from coconut shell fibre and gemor wood that not only delivers a soothing aroma but also functions as a natural insecticide for local-cultural ceremonial use.
The UNY Garuda Team once again recorded a proud achievement on the national stage. In the Kontes Mobil Hemat Energi KMHE 2025 held at Universitas Jember from 23–26 October 2025, the Garuda UNY Team won 1st place in the “Urban Concept Internal Combustion Engine (MPD) – Gasoline” category, and 2nd place in the “Urban Concept MPD – Ethanol” category.
This achievement further confirms UNY’s consistent innovation in energy-efficient vehicle technology that is environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a graduation and inauguration ceremony for students of the Professional Engineer Program on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The event took place at the Directorate of Professional and Competency Education (DPPK) building and was attended by university leaders, faculty members, and participants who had successfully completed the entire engineering professional education program.
The PPK Ormawa BEM FMIPA UNY team conducted a workshop for the community of Prawatan Village, Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency, focusing on catfish farming using an IoT-based integrated biofloc-hydroponic system. The event featured Ahmad Ardan Ardiyanto, owner of Dewaponik and a nationally recognized hydroponic practitioner and innovator, as the main speaker.
The workshop covered topics such as biofloc pond management, hydroponic maintenance techniques, and strategies for integrating both systems to support food security and enhance the village's economy.
Students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) have achieved a remarkable research breakthrough by developing an innovative tuberculosis (TB) therapy utilizing shrimp shell waste and Andrographis leaves.
Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) is actively advancing its vision to become a world-class university through its flagship Visiting Professor Inbound program. This strategic initiative by UNY's International Office brings renowned academics from various countries to not only share knowledge but also establish tangible collaborations that support the internationalization of the campus.
The Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (SPs UNY) hosted a Visiting Professor program in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). From September 22 to 26, 2025, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Sattar Rasul served as a Visiting Professor in the Doctoral Program of Technology and Vocational Education (PTK).
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.
A memorable moment occurred during the APKASI Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD, where President Prabowo stopped at the stand of the Badan Pengelola Dana Perkebunan (BPDP) of the Finance Ministry. He focused on an innovative product — Batik Sawit — developed by UNY alumnus Miftahudin Nur Ihsan, Founder of Smart Batik Indonesia.
