11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

UNY Humanitarian KKN Students Collaborate to Green Seuneubok Aceh by Planting 60 Pucuk Merah

Students participating in the Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN Kemanusiaan) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a greening initiative in Seuneubok Aceh by planting 60 pucuk merah plants together with local residents. The activity was part of environmental recovery efforts following the floods that previously affected several areas in Aceh Tamiang.

UNY KKN Students Initiate GCOSO, a Smart Organic Waste Management Movement in Kulon Progo

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) initiated GCOSO (Gerakan Cerdas Olah Sampah Organik), a movement aimed at improving community awareness of organic waste management in Padukuhan Serang, Sendangsari Village, Pengasih District, Kulon Progo.

UNY KKN Students Introduce Maggot Cultivation to Residents of Tegalrejo, Hargowilis, Kokap

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a socialization and practical training on maggot cultivation using the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) method in Padukuhan Tegalrejo, Kalurahan Hargowilis, Kapanewon Kokap, Kulon Progo. The activity aimed to educate the community about managing organic waste while also creating new economic opportunities.

UNY KKN Students Hold Demonstration of Biopore and Gallon Composters in Degolan

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a community empowerment activity through a demonstration on managing organic waste using biopore absorption holes and gallon-based composters in Padukuhan Degolan, Kalurahan Bumirejo, Kapanewon Lendah, Kulon Progo Regency.

The activity was intended to increase villagers’ awareness of the importance of environmentally friendly organic household waste management and to support efforts to improve groundwater absorption capacity through biopore systems.

UNY Equips and Sends Off Students for KKN and/or PK Even Semester AY 2025/2026

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a briefing and send-off for hundreds of students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) and/or Educational Practice (PK) for the Even Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026 at Gedung Imam Barnadib. The event marked the official start of their community engagement and field learning — a manifestation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (three pillars of higher education: education, research, and community service).

Story of an Alumni Surviving Aceh’s Worst Flood — UNY Stands Strong in the Darkest Times

The severe flooding in Aceh at the end of November 2025 became the most difficult experience in the life of Dr. Nurdin, an alumnus of the Doctoral Program in Educational Research and Evaluation at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), who witnessed his hometown in Peureulak, East Aceh Regency turn into a sea of water and mud after days of nonstop rain.

UNY Students Affected by Disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra Receive Living Cost Assistance from the Regional Government

The Regional Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Pemda DIY) has shown strong commitment to supporting the continued education of students by providing living cost assistance to students from public and private universities whose families were affected by floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The handover took place on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Bangsal Kepatihan, Yogyakarta.

UNY KKNM Students Hold Education on Maintaining Reog Wayang Costumes in Kedon, Bantul

UNY’s Independent Community Service Program (KKN Mandiri) students conducted an educational activity on the maintenance of Reog Wayang costumes in Padukuhan Kedon, Sumbermulyo Village, Bambanglipuro District, Bantul Regency. This initiative was part of efforts to support the preservation of traditional art and culture within the local community.

UNY Biology Education Students Conduct Field Study on Environmental Science and Natural Resource Conservation in Girimulyo, Kulon Progo

The Biology Education Study Program of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a field study on Environmental Science and Natural Resource Conservation in Girimulyo Sub-district, Kulon Progo, specifically in Gunung Kelir Hamlet, Jatimulyo Village, and Tegalsari Hamlet, Purwosari Village. The activity was carried out over two days and one night and was attended by 88 students, accompanied by two course lecturers.

Three UNY PPK Ormawa Teams Win National Awards at Abdidaya 2025 in Malang

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again achieved a proud milestone at the National Final of Abdidaya PPK Ormawa 2025, held at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) from 4–7 December 2025. Out of 119 participating teams from across Indonesia, three UNY PPK Ormawa teams successfully secured prestigious national awards, bringing further recognition to the university.

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