Yogyakarta, Indonesia – UNU Jogja has been recognized in the World University Ranking for Innovation (WURI) 2025, ranking in three of sixteen categories: 7th globally for “Technology Development and Application,” 19th for “Brand and Reputation,” and 31st for “Crisis Management,” placing it 375th overall for innovative universities.Rector Widya Priyahita Pudjibudojo attributed this achievement to UNU Jogja’s acceleration scheme launched in 2022, divided into three phases: new process business set-up, achieving targets, and ensuring sustainable impact. The university’s “5 GO” strategy—Go Innovative, Go Digital, Go Collab, Go Professional, and Go Global—has produced numerous innovations.UNU Jogja also focuses on five development aspects: institutional capacity and human resources, academics, infrastructure, networking, and creative funding. “We aim to balance institutional strengthening, community empowerment, and global recognition through flagship programs,” said the Rector.Flagship programs include the College for Future Studies in partnership with the UAE, Faculty of Future Metallurgy with GEM Co. Ltd, the Center for Football Industry Innovation with La Liga Business School and Global Sport Innovation Center, the Center for Blockchain with ICP Switzerland, among others.In the past three years, UNU Jogja has developed digital-based governance, services, and learning while hosting creative programs to enhance national and global reputation. Examples include exhibitions at Galeri NUsantara and about 50 annual international events, such as the recent Phyton Asia-Pacific Conference, attracting 100 international participants and around 700 visitors in total.“The achievements were reached in just three years, marking UNU Jogja as a progressive young university in Indonesia,” said the Rector.UNU Jogja also reflects Indonesia’s diversity: its 2,000 students come from 184 regencies across the country. About 92% study with partial or full scholarships from third parties or the “Gerakan Orang Tua Asuh” program. As an inclusive campus, UNU Jogja supports students with disabilities through the Center for Gender Empowerment and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and promotes youth issues via the Center for Population and Family Studies (Pusdeka).“Our principle is ‘no one left behind.’ UNU Jogja strives to make higher education accessible to all, including those facing physical or economic challenges,” the Rector emphasized.Graduates are encouraged to make broad societal, educational, and professional impacts. The university facilitates postgraduate scholarships, especially abroad, and equips graduates through capacity-building programs such as the Social Laboratory (Labsos) and career and business mapping support via the Directorate of Employability & Entrepreneurship.WURI evaluates universities based on tangible contributions to society and industry through education, research, and innovative breakthroughs. Innovation is measured not only by academic output but also by its real-world significance and impact.Covering 16 categories, WURI highlights universities excelling in innovation and inspiring academic and social progress. It emphasizes the need for universities to continuously innovate amid rapid global changes and complex educational challenges.According to www.wuri.world, WURI also values social responsibility, ethics, and integrity, while guiding universities to sustain their innovative potential.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia - During Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit, UNU Jogja and GEM Co. Ltd. promoted urban mining development in Indonesia through the new faculty. At the international forum, “Tri Hita Karana: Inaugural Global Business Summit on Belt Road Infrastructure” in Jakarta on Sunday, May 25. This educational partnership is one of many collaborations between the Indonesian and Chinese governments.As part of this collaboration, UNU Jogja and GEM Co. Ltd. have agreed to establish the Faculty of Future Metallurgy at the university's campus in Yogyakarta. UNU Jogja Rector Widya Priyahita explained to government, industry, and stakeholder representatives from both countries that the collaboration aims to develop talent and professionals in metallurgy.  "This faculty will focus on urban mining, an innovative approach to resource recovery and sustainable mineral management. Our goal is to strengthen the national, regional, and global metallurgy industry through technological innovation, knowledge transfer, and sustainability," said Widya in her opening remarks.The Faculty of Future Metallurgy will have four main programs: Global Institute for Urban Mining: A think tank and policy institute for urban mining that will become a center for urban mining research in the Asia-Pacific region. The second program is the Metallurgy Innovation Laboratory. Academic Program; and the Creative Urban Mining Campaign Hub.  In developing this new faculty, UNU Jogja received impressive infrastructure support from GEM in the form of a nine-story building, modern and sophisticated laboratories, and student dormitories. Additionally, GEM provides capacity-building support through scholarships for advanced studies and for UNU Jogja undergraduate students, as well as program development funding.  The UNU Jogja Faculty of Future Metallurgy is set to launch by the end of 2025, with academic programs beginning in 2026. "Through the establishment of this faculty, we are prepared to support the downstreaming of natural resources and promote industry-based economic growth. This initiative represents a significant step forward in metallurgy education and sustainable industrial development," stated Rector Widya, who was greeted with applause from the audience.Following the presentation at the Global Business Summit, the agenda continued with a dinner and reception with GEM's founder and chairman, Prof. Xu Kaihua. Also in attendance were the coordinating minister for human development and culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Pratikno; the Indonesian ambassador to China, Djauhari Oratmangun; the general chairman of PBNU, KH. Yahya Cholil Staquf; the leadership of the Executive Board (BPP); and the Senate of UNU Jogja.