11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

6. Clean Water and Sanitation

Turning Waste into Opportunity: UNY Students Transform Orange Peels into Eco-Friendly Solution for Batik Waste

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 14:22

A group of forward-thinking students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) is proving that sustainability can start with something as simple as an orange peel. Led by Biology student Jalu Bahtiar Baharudin, the team has found a way to transform discarded orange peels into a bioadsorbent capable of treating wastewater from Yogyakarta's batik industry. This innovative project, part of the 2024 Student Creativity Program (PKM) in Exact Research, addresses two critical environmental challenges: textile pollution and organic waste.

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3. Good Health and Well Being

UNY’s 61st Anniversary Fun Bike: Celebrating Health, Unity, and Joy

Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/03/2025 - 16:19

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) celebrated its 61st anniversary with a vibrant Fun Bike event. The event commenced at the UNY Rectorate courtyard, where approximately 400 participants—including university leaders, faculty members, students, staff, and local community members—gathered to embark on a 10-kilometer cycling route through major streets of Yogyakarta. UNY Rector Prof. Dr.

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UNY Appoints Environmental Monitoring Teams for First Half of 2025 to Support Sustainable Campus Development

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:27

To strengthen its commitment to sustainability, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has officially appointed dedicated teams to compile Environmental Management and Monitoring Implementation Reports for the January–June 2025 period. These teams have been assigned to oversee and document environmental practices at the Karangmalang Campus (Rector’s Decree No.

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13. Climate Action

3. Good Health and Well Being

UNY Forms K3 Team to Strengthen Workplace Safety and Well-being on Campus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/08/2025 - 13:28

Recognizing that a healthy and safe work environment is essential for productivity and well-being, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has taken a significant step by establishing an Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Team. Officially formed under Rector’s Decree No. 6.2/UN34/I/2025, this team is entrusted with planning, executing, and evaluating all safety and health-related initiatives at UNY.

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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

SD Pedagogia and FIPP Celebrate 'A' Accreditation, Reflecting Commitment to Quality Education

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2024 - 16:22

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.

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Collaboration to Preserve Dayak Culinary Traditions

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/23/2024 - 19:08

A collaboration between the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and the Education and Culture Office of North Kalimantan Province has resulted in the publication of a book highlighting the unique culinary traditions of the Dayak community. The book is an outcome of extensive ethnographic research aimed at documenting and preserving the culinary heritage of the Dayak people, which holds a significant place in their cultural identity.

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2. Zero Hunger

17. Partnerships For the Goals

UNY Research Reveals Dual Benefits of Minapadi System: Natural Pest Control and Sustainable Fish Feed

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:28

A team of researchers from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has explored the potential of the Minapadi system—an integrated rice and fish farming model—as a dual solution for pest control and natural fish feed. Conducted from May to September 2024, the study investigated how insect populations in rice fields could serve as natural food sources for catfish, while also examining the system’s effectiveness in managing pest populations without chemical intervention.

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1. No Poverty

2. Zero Hunger

UNY Researchers Develop Forest-Based Livelihood Model for the Dayak Katab Kebahan Community in West Kalimantan

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 11:28

A research team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has conducted an in-depth study on sustainable forest-based livelihoods among the Dayak Katab Kebahan community in West Kalimantan. Recognizing the tribe's strong customary forest management practices rooted in local wisdom, the research focused on identifying biologically rich forest resources that could economically support indigenous households while maintaining environmental sustainability.

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Empowering Communities Through Maggot-Based Composting: UNY Trains Guwosari Residents on Sustainable Waste Management

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:21

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has taken a proactive role in addressing household organic waste issues by conducting a training and mentoring program on compost production using maggots as added value. Held on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at the home of the Iroyudan hamlet head in Guwosari Village, Pajangan Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, the event was attended by 25 participants. The program aimed to provide practical solutions for managing daily organic waste, while also empowering local residents with skills that hold economic potential.

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1. No Poverty