As part of the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi) through the Community Service Program (Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PKM), a team of lecturers and students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) organized a competency development workshop for educators. The activity was held at SMA Islam Al-Azhar 9 Yogyakarta and was attended by teachers from various educational levels who gathered to strengthen pedagogical skills and continuous professional development in the education sector.

The Maestro-Evo Robotics Team of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again demonstrated its position as one of Indonesia’s leading student robotics teams. In the 2026 National Indonesian ABU Robot Contest (Kontes Robot ABU Indonesia/KRAI) held at the University of Jember on July 9–12, 2026, the team successfully achieved Second Place at the National Level and received the Best Strategy Award for implementing the most effective competition strategy.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN) have strengthened their commitment to supporting the improvement of human resource quality through the awarding of scholarships to 104 UNY students. The educational assistance, which is part of BTN’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) / Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program (Tanggung Jawab Sosial dan Lingkungan – TJSL), was presented at the Main Meeting Room of the UNY Rectorate on Friday (July 10, 2026).

The Community Service Team (PkM) from the Department of Sociology Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Science (FISIP), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) successfully carried out an international collaborative program in Malaysia. This activity was part of a long-established partnership with the Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia.

Traditional Indonesian games have become an innovative medium for introducing the Indonesian language and culture to international learners. Through an educational and cultural outreach program in Vietnam, lecturers and students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) demonstrated how traditional games can serve as an engaging bridge for strengthening Indonesian language learning while promoting Indonesia's rich cultural heritage.

The Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) organized a Community Service Program (PkM) aimed at adults aged 60 years and above to raise awareness of sarcopenia—the age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. The program combined health education, medical examinations, and research data collection to improve the quality of life of older adults while contributing to scientific knowledge on muscle health.

The long-standing problem of open waste burning in Kecemen Village, Manisrenggo District, Klaten Regency, has found a practical solution through an innovation developed by students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). As part of the 2026 Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK UNY Mengabdi), a team of students designed and donated a Low-Smoke Waste Incinerator, an appropriate technology that enables the community to manage household waste in a safer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly manner.

Students of the 2024 Accounting Education Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), organized a community outreach program on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) and the safe use of pesticides in Kendal Hamlet, Bangunkerto Village, Turi District, Sleman Regency. The initiative reflects the students' commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) carried out a community empowerment project at Al Lathiif Orphanage by introducing catfish farming using recycled water gallons and launching a “Clean Orphanage” campaign. The initiative aimed to foster independence, creativity, and environmental awareness among the children living at the orphanage.

As part of the Short Course Program between Western Sydney University (WSU) and Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), participants took part in an educational visit to the Merapi Volcano Museum and a Lava Tour in the Mount Merapi area. The activity served as a follow-up to the morning workshop titled “(Poly)Crisis in Indonesia: Understanding the Yogyakarta Paradox: Socio-Economic Dynamics, Happiness, and Mental Health” and provided participants with a deeper understanding of how communities adapt and build resilience in the face of natural disasters.