UPLOAD: Launch of the UPOU Repository

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), in collaboration with the UPOU Research Publications Committee and the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, is inviting you to the  Research Conversation Series for 2022 with Dr. Diego S. Maranan as the resource speaker. Dr. Maranan shall talk about "UPLOAD: Launching of the UPOU Institutional Repository." This will be on 8 March 2022 (Tuesday), 10:00AM - 11:00AM (PHT). Below are the registration form and links to the webinar: Registration form: https://tinyurl.com/registrationResConUPLOAD UPOU Networks: https://networks.upou.edu.ph/researchconversation/ UPOU YouTube: https://youtu.be/RTL3mec5XkI Thank you.

UPLOAD: Launch of the UPOU Repository2022-03-07T17:56:23+08:00

UP BOR grants 3rd Term to UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria

The University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents (BOR) voted in favor of Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria as  the next Chancellor of the UP Open University (UPOU) at their 1368th meeting held on 24 February 2022.   Chancellor Bandalaria’s 3rd term will run from 01 March 2022 to 28 February 2025. Chancellor Bandalaria is the fourth Chancellor of UPOU, a home-grown staff member who started her career with UPOU as the Assistant to the Dean for the then School for Distance Education (SDE) - Los Banos.  An opportunity to be a Faculty member then came, and she has since [...]

UP BOR grants 3rd Term to UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria2022-03-03T15:16:09+08:00

Job Vacancy: Senior Research Assistant

URGENTLY NEEDED: One (1) Senior Research Assistant  Rate:  23,079.76/month The Senior Research Assistant is expected to provide support in the processes, activities and services of the Dean’s Office through the Secretary to the Faculty. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job; Good communication skills (Oral and Written) in English Keen to details, can work with less supervision, and proficient in time management Facility in the use of office computer software (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator) and the Internet Other qualifications and skills should include: A strong knowledge in Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop will [...]

Job Vacancy: Senior Research Assistant2022-03-03T14:35:06+08:00

AAOU Webinar Series 2022 features UPOU Chancellor as Keynote Speaker

The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) conducted Webinar Series 2022 #1: (R)evolution of ODL with the theme “The 'Shape' of ODL Post-Covid19” on 25 February 2022 at 10:00 AM (UTC+8) and streamed live via YouTube.  The webinar was co-organized by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) as part of its 27th anniversary celebration.  It featured Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor and Professor, as one of the keynote speakers. Dr. Bandalaria shared her insights and perspectives on open distance learning (ODL) before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.  She looked at the enrollment trend [...]

AAOU Webinar Series 2022 features UPOU Chancellor as Keynote Speaker2022-03-03T16:16:45+08:00

UPOU Celebrates Family Day 2022

The UP Open University (UPOU) Family Day was held in the afternoon of 23 February 2022 as part of the university’s 27th anniversary celebration. The event, conducted online via Zoom, was attended by UPOU officials, faculty and staff.  The Family Day is a venue for UPOU faculty and  staff to bond together and be recognized for their years of service and contributions to the university.  The program was hosted by Mr. Rodolfo Pullian and Ms. Filipina Bautista-Pullian.  The program started with a moment of silence to remember Dr. Felix Librero, former Chancellor of UP Open University (UPOU) and Ms. Jennifer [...]

UPOU Celebrates Family Day 20222022-03-07T08:57:42+08:00

UPOU Celebrates 27th Founding Anniversary with the theme University of the Future: Reimaginations, Reconfigurations, Realizations

To commemorate the 27th founding anniversary of the UP Open University (UPOU), a virtual event was held on 23 February 2022. The theme for the event was, “University of the Future: Reimaginations, Reconfigurations, and Realizations.” Since its establishment, UPOU has sustained its commitment to its vision of continuously coming up with ways to deliver quality online distance learning education and actively take part in the fast-changing world.  In her opening remarks, UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria shared that 27 years ago, UPOU was established as one of the constituent universities of the University of the Philippines (UP) to [...]

UPOU Celebrates 27th Founding Anniversary with the theme University of the Future: Reimaginations, Reconfigurations, Realizations2022-03-03T15:30:07+08:00

UPOU joins Tsek.ph for Election Fact-checking

False information has increased exponentially on various social media platforms especially with the upcoming national election on 9 May 2022. For many Filipinos, social media has become their primary source of news. As the cyber campus of the University of the Philippines (UP), the UP  Open University (UPOU) has united with Tsek.ph to make sure that misinformation and disinformation circulating the online highways are fact-checked.  Tsek.ph is a collaborative fact-checking project for the 2022 Philippines’ election. It verifies and fact-checks “platforms and campaign promises of candidates, Election-related statements and remarks made by candidates, personalities, government agencies, and other entities; [...]

UPOU joins Tsek.ph for Election Fact-checking2022-03-03T15:14:10+08:00

UPOU MDC Student Wins in the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run

"In the face of difficulty, radiating optimism, especially on social media nowadays, can inherently give us the belief that no matter what difficulty we are facing at the moment, this optimism drives our energy forward and towards our passion."  This is what  Rossyle Ayuro advised when asked what she can impart to her fellow students at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) where she is currently enrolled in the Masters in Development Communication (MDC) program.   Rossyle won first place in the women’s category of the 2021 edition of the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run. According to an article [...]

UPOU MDC Student Wins in the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run2022-03-01T15:44:12+08:00

Book E-launch “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat”

ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat #LOOK: “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat” authored by Ambassador Elizabeth Buensuceso, UPOU Master of ASEAN Studies alum, will be launched by the ASEAN Studies Centre (ASC) and the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute. This book launch and webinar will be held virtually on 8 March 2022, 3:00 – 4:30 PM (Singapore Time). To join the discussion, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN__Pkt9HkFS8eNUDIz34g1yg. More details available on https://www.iseas.edu.sg/.../book-e-launch-asean.../. To purchase a copy of the book, visit https://acrephils.com/.../asean-centrality-an.../. #UPOpenUniversity [...]

Book E-launch “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat”2022-03-01T10:56:43+08:00

Webinar #89 “GIYERA SA PANAHON NG PANDEMYA: Apektado ba tayo?”

The University of the Philippines in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital would like to invite you to join the Fight Against COVID-19!  Registration slots are limited to this SPECIAL EDITION of  the STOP COVID DEATHS Webinar Series,  so sign up NOW:  bit.ly/StopCOVIDDeathsWebinar89   Webinar #89 “GIYERA SA PANAHON NG PANDEMYA: Apektado ba tayo? February 25, 2022 (Friday) 12nn Presenter: Dr. Antonio G.M. La Viña UP Professorial Lecturer Constitutional Law Former Dean, Ateneo School of Government Reactors: Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas Former Undersecretary of Health Former PGH Director Graduate, National Defense College  Dr. Daniel Lising Senior Lecturer UP College of Law Opening Remarks: [...]

Webinar #89 “GIYERA SA PANAHON NG PANDEMYA: Apektado ba tayo?”2022-02-23T16:39:00+08:00
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