On Sunday, April 27, 2025, a number of students from the Department of Biology Education - Yogyakarta State University traveled to Bangsring-Banyuwangi, in order to conduct field studies and collect marine data in the coastal waters of Banyuwangi - Bali Strait and Tabuhan Island. Assisted by colleagues from Banyuwangi Diving School, students collected a number of data for research studies on coral reefs and reef fish.

SD Pedagogia, under the auspices of the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), has earned 'A' accreditation, marking a significant achievement in its journey to providing exceptional education. This recognition, as declared by the National Accreditation Board for Early Childhood Education and Primary Education (BAN-PDM), underscores the dedication of SD Pedagogia and FIPP to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment.

In an inspiring moment for Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Rhoudhotun Fadhillah, a student of the Special Education (PLB) Program, confidently stepped into her thesis defense to present a groundbreaking study. The session, held at the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP) on Friday, December 27, 2024, marked a milestone—not just for Rhoudhotun but also for inclusive education.

Plastic waste is not only difficult to decompose or biodegrade, plastic waste that is eaten by animals such as fish will eventually be consumed by us in the form of microplastics. This is certainly dangerous both for the environment and for ourselves.

Rio Christy Handziko, S.Pd.Si., M.Pd, a lecturer at the Department of Biology Education of UNY, participated in the Faculty Mentoring Network - Online Content for Experiential Learning of Tropical Systems (FMN - OCELOTS) 2024. Rio Christy has been teaching courses related to tropical ecology and researching intensively in the field of Tropical Ecology.