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UPOU and PUP Explore Potential Collaborations in Online Education

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) held a virtual exploratory meeting on 30 July 2024, to discuss potential collaborations in online education. The virtual gathering allowed both institutions to share their respective programs and identify potential areas of partnership. In attendance were key representatives from both universities. From UPOU, the officials included Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA); Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL); Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs [...]

UPOU and PUP Explore Potential Collaborations in Online Education2024-07-31T09:10:54+08:00

FMDS Let’s Talk It Over Seminar to Focus on Sleep Health

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) will hold an upcoming hybrid event as part of its Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) seminar series that will focus on the importance of sleep in a person’s health and wellbeing this coming 31 July 2024, 10 AM to 12NN at UPOU Audio-Visual Room and various UPOU streaming platforms. The LTiO titled “Gusto kong matulog pero di ko magawa: The Importance of Sleep for a Person’s Health and Wellbeing,” in partnership with UP SIESTA, aims to address important sleep health issues by providing participants with evidence-based information on sleep health, identifying [...]

FMDS Let’s Talk It Over Seminar to Focus on Sleep Health2024-07-29T14:52:04+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MENRM Lecturer Presents Research at IIFET Conference

Dr. Maribec Campos, Faculty of Management Development Studies Senior Lecturer and SP 290 adviser under the Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management (MENRM) program recently participated in the 21st International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET) Conference on 15-19 July 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. With the theme “Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy”, the conference is in contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Under Water. Dr. Campos presented two significant research papers, highlighting her work on fisheries and marine resource conservation. Her first presentation, titled “Climate Change Adaptive Mechanisms for the Conservation of ‘Sinarapan,’ [...]

UPOU-FMDS MENRM Lecturer Presents Research at IIFET Conference2024-07-30T09:00:40+08:00

Digital Ageism and Cyber Threats tackled in recently concluded FMDS LTiO in celebration of National ICT Month

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), as part of the Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation, and Acceleration Towards Sustainability (CIDAS) Program, hosted a compelling Let’s Talk It Over (LTiO) Forum focusing on digital security threats and digital ageism. The event, in partnership with the Master of Information Systems (MIS) Program of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), took place on 20 June 2024 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, and via Zoom and other UP Open University (UPOU) streaming platforms. The event aligned with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG [...]

Digital Ageism and Cyber Threats tackled in recently concluded FMDS LTiO in celebration of National ICT Month2024-07-29T12:53:16+08:00

UP Resilience Institute Conducts Rapid Risk Assessment at UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is taking proactive steps to enhance its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) plans. On 13 June 2024, a rapid risk assessment was conducted by the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI) to identify potential hazards across the UPOU Headquarters campus infrastructure in Los Baños, Laguna. This rapid risk assessment was in collaboration with the UPOU Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (DRR-CCAM) Committee, formerly known as the DRRM Committee, and Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO). The exercise was led by Ms. Jerzyne Anne Corpuz and Mr. Jonathan David [...]

UP Resilience Institute Conducts Rapid Risk Assessment at UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna2024-07-29T12:46:24+08:00

UPOU and UPRI Start Exploratory Talk on Digital Resilience Initiatives Through Establishing Resiliency Hub

The UP Open University (UPOU) and UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), through its Institution Building Division, met on 11 June 2024 to explore the possible establishment of a resiliency hub at UPOU. The proposed resiliency hub is expected to serve as a center for research, training, and community engagement for e-Resilience which provides solutions to fortify the defenses against digital threats and mitigate risks of data breach across UP System. e-Resilience refers to resilience in the digital context. Reports indicate that leveraging data in response to both natural and technological disasters has saved lives and guided communities to build back [...]

UPOU and UPRI Start Exploratory Talk on Digital Resilience Initiatives Through Establishing Resiliency Hub2024-07-29T12:45:31+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for University of Eastern Philippines

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 24 July 2024.  The event was facilitated by Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA),  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP), and Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy,  Director of ICT Development Office (ICTDO). The delegates from University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) was headed by Dr. Ronato S. Ballado, [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for University of Eastern Philippines2024-09-18T16:46:49+08:00

UPOU-FMDS, Likhaya Cap Nutrition Month Celeb with Soya Processing Community Workshop

Aiming to revitalize local economies and improve livelihoods among local women of Los Baños through agricultural entrepreneurship, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with Likhaya Food Products, conducted “Discovering the ABCs of Soybean: A Soya Processing Community Workshop” at the Academic Residences Cafeteria, UPOU, Los Baños, Laguna on 20 July 2024. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, FMDS Dean, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of helping the livelihood of women in the grassroots. She also noted that the partnership with Likhayawill be a huge help to [...]

UPOU-FMDS, Likhaya Cap Nutrition Month Celeb with Soya Processing Community Workshop2024-07-30T09:00:48+08:00

Announcement for UPOU Incoming First Year Students

For UPOU Incoming First Year Students The submission of complete and valid admission documents is extended until 31 July 2024. Students may submit the documents via courier to this address: The Admission Section Office of the University Registrar UP Open University Los Baños National Highway, Brgy. Mahaas Los Baños, Laguna 4030 Philippines UPOU Cellphone No. 0998 555 3228 #UPOpenUniversity

Announcement for UPOU Incoming First Year Students2024-07-25T08:35:59+08:00

UPOU Initiatives in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been a trailblazer in AI in Teaching and Learning. It released its guidelines on using AI in Teaching and Learning in January 2024, following numerous pioneering initiatives and efforts to institutionalize AI's proper, ethical, and efficient use in teaching and learning. As the pioneer institution in online teaching and learning and the leader in the study and practice of open learning and distance education in the Philippines, UPOU continues to uphold its mandate of assisting various national agencies, HEIs, and institutions in developing their distance education programs through training, technical [...]

UPOU Initiatives in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning2024-07-26T15:06:39+08:00
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