Students of the UNY PLK Mengabdi 2026 Program, in collaboration with the youth organization of Dukuh Dengok, Tanjungharjo Village, Nanggulan District, Kulon Progo Regency, successfully organized a fun walk and mass exercise event attended by hundreds of local residents. The activity was held recently as part of the students’ community service program aimed at promoting healthy living while strengthening solidarity among community members.

Raising awareness of disaster mitigation from an early age has become a key concern for students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK). Through a disaster preparedness education initiative conducted in collaboration with the Sleman Fire and Rescue Department, members of the Gatak Abhyudaya student team introduced elementary school students to fire hazards and appropriate emergency response procedures. The activity was recently held at SD Negeri Cancangan, Sleman.

A group of active students from the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) launched the SAKAT (Satu Kamar Satu Tanaman / One Room, One Plant) initiative. SAKAT is a campaign encouraging each boarding-house room to grow at least one plant, targeting five student boarding houses and involving more than ten rooms and their residents.

Students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) have developed an innovative dental health biomaterial in the form of a nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAp) gel derived from tiger snail shells and combined with natural biopolymers from Ajwa dates, miswak, and propolis. The innovation is designed as an enamel remineralization agent while also serving as an antibacterial treatment against bacteria that cause dental caries.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted emissions testing for private and official vehicles at the Rectorate courtyard on Tuesday (May 26, 2026). According to the Head of Infrastructure, Facilities, and Household Affairs of UNY, Indun Probo Utami, M.Pd., the purpose of this emissions test was to comply with the requirements of Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Environmental Protection and Management.

The presence of academics in improving the quality of human resources within society has once again been demonstrated through the dedication of lecturers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). On Monday, May 18, 2026, Dr. Ranintya Meikahani, M.Pd., a lecturer from the Department of Elementary School Physical Education, Faculty of Sports Science and Health (FIKK) at UNY, participated as a speaker in the Third Batch Sports Personnel Training Program.

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.

In commemoration of its 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta successfully organized a blood donation drive involving members of the academic community and the general public. The activity was held as part of a series of anniversary celebrations while also reflecting UNY’s commitment to fostering social awareness and humanitarian values.

The 12th Rector of UNY Cup Tennis Tournament once again became a platform for strengthening camaraderie among tennis enthusiasts, particularly in Kulon Progo Regency. The event was held in a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere, bringing together participants from various backgrounds and regions in the spirit of sportsmanship and togetherness. The tournament served not only as a competitive sports event but also as a means of fostering relationships among tennis communities.

In celebration of its 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta organized a 4.4-kilometer Fun and Healthy Walk involving thousands of participants from the university community and the wider public. The event took place in a festive atmosphere and served as one of the highlights of the anniversary celebrations while promoting a healthy lifestyle and strengthening solidarity among members of the academic community.