Student Townhall, Big Step Towards Genuine Student Representation for UPOU

The UP Open University Committee on Elections, as part of their campaign to promote student leadership among students of UPOU heading towards the upcoming first-ever University Student Council Elections, just concluded "Virtual Leadership: The UPOU Student Townhall on Leadership in the Digital Age." With discussed topics including leadership during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the role and importance of student representation, and overcoming the challenges of leadership, hundreds of students registered and attended both on Zoom as well as on the live simulcast on Facebook. Invited speakers were UP Diliman University Student Council Chairperson Latrell Felix, UP Student Regent Siegfred [...]

Student Townhall, Big Step Towards Genuine Student Representation for UPOU2022-11-16T17:11:12+08:00

UPOU Participates in the 35th AAOU Annual Conference

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 35th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Annual Conference held at the International Convention Center in Jeju, South Korea on 2-4 November 2022. The conference was hosted by the Korea National Open University (KNOU).  AAOU 2022 carried the theme "Opening a New Path to Open Universities: Responding to Global Issues," focusing on the six areas: the roles in the society, assessment, human resources developments, student support services, and the relationship with the sustainable development goals (SDGs).   Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor and Professor, headed the UPOU [...]

UPOU Participates in the 35th AAOU Annual Conference2022-11-15T16:52:22+08:00

UPOU Ceremonial March 2022

UPOU 2020 AND 2021 ALUMNI, THIS IS FOR YOU! The UP Open University (UPOU) will give a send-off tribute for the graduates of AY 2019-2020 and AY 2020-2021 through an in-person Ceremonial March on 10 December 2022, 9AM (Philippine Time), at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Banos, Laguna. As part of the university’s health and safety measures, only those who have confirmed their attendance at this event will be granted access to the event venue. For inquiries, message [email protected] #UPOUCeremonialMarch #UPOpenUniversity

UPOU Ceremonial March 20222022-12-10T06:40:07+08:00

UPOU 26th Commencement Exercises

THE LONG WAIT IS OVER! This 2022, the UP Open University (UPOU) resumes its FACE-TO-FACE Graduation with the theme "University of the Future: Reimaginations, Reconfigurations, Realizations". The 26th Commencement Exercises will be held on 10 December 2022, 5PM (Philippine Time) at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Banos, Laguna. For inquiries, please email [email protected]. Padayon, Isko at Iska! #UPOUSablay2022 #UPOpenUniversity

UPOU 26th Commencement Exercises2022-11-15T15:15:55+08:00

FICS Faculty Member wins Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award

Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Assistant Professor of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), won the Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award for his contribution to the Mixed Augmented Virtual Realities in Learning Special Interest Group (SIG) and an outstanding article.  The MSBoJ 2022 ceremony was held during the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) International Conference in Fukuoka, Japan on 11-14 November 2022. The study “Virtualizing a University Campus Tour: A Pilot Study on its Usability and User Experience, and Perception,” which is also published in the second volume of the International Journal [...]

FICS Faculty Member wins Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award2022-11-15T11:43:11+08:00

1st National Conference on the Promotion of Philippine History in the Classroom and Cyberspace

The High School Philippine History Movement will be holding the 1st National Conference on the Promotion of Philippine History in the Classroom and Cyberspace on 26 November 2022, 2:00 to 5:30 pm via Zoom with the theme: “Pushing for Truthful Philippine History inside the Classroom, in Social Media, and the Public Sphere.” Keynote Speakers:  Mona Magno-Veluz AKA “Mighty Magulang.” National President of the Autism Society Philippines. Passionate genealogist and self-confessed history geek. Joane V. Serrano, PhD Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies, University of the Philippines Open University — To register, please answer the Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gVdyUWyeN4Xr4yDF6 For more [...]

1st National Conference on the Promotion of Philippine History in the Classroom and Cyberspace2022-12-02T09:18:55+08:00

UPOU IREC Consultation Meetings (November 11 & 14, 2022)

All UPOU faculty members, REPS, administrative staff and students are encouraged to attend the continuation of UPOU IREC Standard Operating Procedures Consultation Meeting with Stakeholders via Zoom on the following dates: 11 November:     External Processes (Honorarium and fees, Appeals, Communications) 14 November:     Internal Processes (Archiving, Management of Files, Writing and Revising SOPs, Trainings) Time: 2:00-4:00 PM (PHT) Zoom Meeting Link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/98975649794 Meeting ID: 989 7564 9794  Passcode: SOP_2022 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/regIRECSOP Thank you. #UPOpenUniversity

UPOU IREC Consultation Meetings (November 11 & 14, 2022)2022-11-11T10:36:03+08:00

OPEN Talk Episode 28: Dyscalculia? Ano ‘yon?

Dyslexia, or reading disability, is one of the learning disorders that many are aware of. But are you aware of the learning disorder called DYSCALCULIA? It is a mathematics learning disability and sometimes referred to as math dyslexia. To know more about Dyscalculia, we invite you to watch OPEN Talk's episode titled "Dyscalculia? Ano yon?" on 16 November 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at networks.upou.edu.ph/opentalk and at https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks. Our resource person is Dr. Arman DC. Santos, a PhD in Education graduate from the Faculty of Education, UP Open University (FEd, UPOU). Currently, he is an Associate Professor of College of Education, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Sta Mesa Campus, and [...]

OPEN Talk Episode 28: Dyscalculia? Ano ‘yon?2022-11-11T08:39:03+08:00

Pahinungod UPOU, OSR, AUPWU – Diliman and UPOU Chapter Hold ICT Training for Dumagat IPs

True to its mission of reaching out to underserved communities, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, in collaboration with the Office of the Staff Regent  (OSR), and the All UP Workers Union (AUPWU) Diliman and Open University Chapters, conducted an ICT Literacy training program among the youth of the Dumagat Indigenous People community from Rodriguez, Rizal, last 8 and 15 October 2022.  This two-day training aims to capacitate the Dumagat youth of Rodriguez, Rizal in their computer proficiency and information and technology literacy skills that would be beneficial for their future career endeavors.  Two separate training sessions were conducted on 8 [...]

Pahinungod UPOU, OSR, AUPWU – Diliman and UPOU Chapter Hold ICT Training for Dumagat IPs2022-11-10T12:35:00+08:00

Job Opportunities at the ICTDO

The UPOU ICT Development Office is looking to fill up the following positions for our growing and exciting team! Senior Network Administrator IT Security Specialist Accepted applicants should be willing to be based at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. If you are interested, the details for each position and the submission requirements are available here: https://ictdo.upou.edu.ph/applynow 

Job Opportunities at the ICTDO2022-11-09T17:07:13+08:00
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