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AAOU Takes Accreditation System Pilot Run to Universitas Terbuka Under UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria’s Leadership

2024-10-14T08:40:32+08:00

The AAOU Accreditation Team presents the Certificate of Accreditation to UT Rector Ojat Darojat, M.Bus., Ph.D., and UT officials, marking the successful completion of the accreditation pilot at Universitas Terbuka. The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) launched the second pilot run of its QA-based Accreditation System for Technology-Enhanced and Technology-Mediated Higher Education at Universitas Terbuka (UT) in South Tangerang, Indonesia, from 1-3 October 2024. Spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, the initiative aims to enhance quality assurance in higher education across Asia. Chancellor Bandalaria was joined by Prof. Li Kam Cheong from Hong Kong [...]

AAOU Takes Accreditation System Pilot Run to Universitas Terbuka Under UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria’s Leadership2024-10-14T08:40:32+08:00

MBHTE-BARMM Visits UPOU to Explore Partnership in Bridging Educational Gaps in BARMM

2024-10-14T09:09:54+08:00

The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM), led by Director-General for Basic Education, Marjuni Maddi, visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 30 September 2024. They were received by UPOU Officials at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Director-General Maddi explained that the purpose of their visit was to discuss potential collaborations that can bridge educational gaps in the region.  Dr. Charisse T. Reyes, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education, shared the UPOU’s Pagtulay program, a [...]

MBHTE-BARMM Visits UPOU to Explore Partnership in Bridging Educational Gaps in BARMM2024-10-14T09:09:54+08:00

iUSR Forum 2024: UPOU and Taiwan Collaborate on Harnessing Technology for Social Responsibility and Global Engagement

2024-10-14T16:36:08+08:00

On September 26, 2024, the International Social Responsibility Forum (iUSR) was held at the KMU International Convention Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The event was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education (MOE), University Social Responsibility (USR) of Taiwan, and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), aimed at fostering closer ties between Taiwan and the Philippines through shared experiences and strategies to promote social development. > The forum featured notable experts, including the IOP director, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., Asst. Prof. Milben Bragais and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy.  The panel focused on how universities can act as hubs [...]

iUSR Forum 2024: UPOU and Taiwan Collaborate on Harnessing Technology for Social Responsibility and Global Engagement2024-10-14T16:36:08+08:00

IOP Director Joins Leaders & HR Symposium 2024

2024-10-14T16:38:52+08:00

The IOP director, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., was an invited speaker in the two-day hybrid 2024 Leaders & HR Symposium (LHRS) hosted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on September 24-25, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The event brought together leaders and human resource practitioners from both the public and private sectors, offering opportunities for professional development, networking, and knowledge-sharing. Dr. Figueroa took the stage to present a groundbreaking vision of how immersive technology is shaping the future. His presentation focused on the transformative power of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and Immersive [...]

IOP Director Joins Leaders & HR Symposium 20242024-10-14T16:38:52+08:00

UPOU, BJMP, and PSAU Join Hands to Overcome Geographical Barriers and Provide PDLs Access to Quality Education

2024-10-09T15:21:42+08:00

(L-R) Jail Warden of Guagua District Jail Male Dormitory JSUPT. Edmund L. Llamasares, Director of BJMP Regional Office III JCSUPT. Paulino H. Moreno Jr., UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and UPOU FED Dean Charisse T. Reyes  The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), together with the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)—Region III, solidified their collaborative ties through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 07 October 2024 at Guagua District Jail, Pampanga. This partnership is the 2nd subprogram (contributing towards rehabilitating persons deprived of [...]

UPOU, BJMP, and PSAU Join Hands to Overcome Geographical Barriers and Provide PDLs Access to Quality Education2024-10-09T15:21:42+08:00

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 17

2024-10-08T16:09:40+08:00

The Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) Director, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan and OGC Project Staff, Dani Mercado participated in the International University Social Responsibility Forum and learning visits held in Kaoshiung, Taiwan on 25-27 September 2024. During the forum, Dr. Taylan moderated the panel session titled “Forwarding Gender-Inclusive Development Through IUSR.” This session focused on gender mainstreaming initiatives such as research and gender sensitivity training programs, fostering discussions among panel members on effective strategies and best practices. Dani Mercado discussed the proposed conduct of gender sensitivity programs in the trolley community in Los Banos, Laguna and how this can [...]

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 172024-10-08T16:09:40+08:00

FICS Faculty Member Showcases Innovative Project at UIF Demo Day

2024-10-08T15:54:05+08:00

Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) faculty member, showcased her innovative project KREATTIV at the University Innovation Fellowship (UIF) Demo Day held on 24 September 2024 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).  Dr. Rodriguez’ project, KREATTIV, is a cutting-edge omnichannel marketplace that aims to revolutionize the arts and crafts industry by connecting artisans with customers worldwide. Leveraging technology, the platform provides a seamless shopping experience for art buyers and collectors, promotes local talent, and ensures product authenticity. She highlighted the potential of KREATTIV to drive economic growth and [...]

FICS Faculty Member Showcases Innovative Project at UIF Demo Day2024-10-08T15:54:05+08:00

UPOU Announces TriConference 2025

2024-11-04T16:54:59+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has released its announcement about the Tri-Conference 2025, an international conference that features three conferences: the International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL), International Symposium on Education and AI Convergence (ISEAC), and International Symposium for ASEAN Studies (ISAS). This hybrid three-conference-in-one will be held on 24-28 February 2024, at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and online. The Tri-Conference 2025, carries an overall theme of “Constancy, Change and Co-existence,” which anchors the conferences as they tackle the wide range of complex and interrelated challenges that require multidisciplinary to pluridisciplinary [...]

UPOU Announces TriConference 20252024-11-04T16:54:59+08:00

UPOU-FMDS and San Mateo Rizal Progress Partnership with OER Shoot and FGD

2024-10-08T16:23:21+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Mateo, Rizal, marks the latest development in their research project “Gender-Sensitive Governance for Cultural Heritage and Sustainability: A University-Community Partnership of UP Open University and San Mateo, Rizal”, with an Open Educational Resources (OER) video shoot featuring Mayor Bartolome “Omie” Rivera, accompanied by a focus group discussion (FGD) with selected LGU representatives last 19 September 2024 at the San Mateo Municipal Hall. This initiative aligns with the Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration Towards Sustainability (CIDAS) [...]

UPOU-FMDS and San Mateo Rizal Progress Partnership with OER Shoot and FGD2024-10-08T16:23:21+08:00

Professor Bandalaria Conferred the UP Scientist Award

2024-11-15T09:26:49+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, for being conferred the title of UP Scientist III for the term 2023-2025. Dr. Bandalaria is a Professor at the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), where she teaches courses in the Master of Development Communication and Doctor of Communication programs. In addition to her expertise in communication, she is a recognized authority in open and distance education (ODeL), having published extensively in academic journals and contributed to books on these topics. Her work spans not only [...]

Professor Bandalaria Conferred the UP Scientist Award2024-11-15T09:26:49+08:00
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