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IPID-Asia Women Forum 2022

Dr. Alexander G. Flor, Professor and the chair of the Doctor of Communication Program of the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, will serve as one of the Resource Speakers in the in the International Network for Postgraduate Students in the area of ICT4D (IPID) -Asia Women Forum 2022 with the theme “Structural Challenges and ICT4D Research in Asia” on Monday, 27 June 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM (Pacific Time Zone). The forum aims to bring Asian perspectives on institutional and structural challenges to discussions related to the development of the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT4D). [...]

IPID-Asia Women Forum 20222022-06-24T08:05:38+08:00

OPEN Talk Features Ethics in Research anew in “Research Ethics: Para Saan Yun?”

Research Ethics is a significant component of any research work specifically in conducting studies with human subjects. It ensures that researchers do their work, putting importance not only in practice or contributing to the body of knowledge, but also safeguarding the rights of research stakeholders. OPEN Talk, in its June 2022 episode convened research experts–Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Independent Consultant, UPOU Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC) and Dean, Faculty of Education (FEd), UPOU; Dr. Myra D, Oruga, Independent Consultant, UPOU IREC and Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Research), UPOU– to give an overview of research ethics and [...]

OPEN Talk Features Ethics in Research anew in “Research Ethics: Para Saan Yun?”2023-04-19T14:51:16+08:00

SEPLS Webinar Series: SEPLS Restoration and Conservation in Thailand: Through the Works of Some Selected Civil Society Organizations

Revitalizing Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Webinar Series is an online activity by Project 1 of the Emerging Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR), Building Climate Smart Communities (bSMART) Program implemented by UP Open University and UP Los Baños. This Webinar aims to raise awareness of the conservation and sustainable use of SEPLS, anchored by Satoyama-Satoumi principle, through a series of online talks from speakers and experts on sustainable landscapes/seascapes management approaches. The Project 1 of the EIDR bSMART Program would like to invite you to the upcoming webinar on 30 June 2022 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM PST via Zoom. Our second international Guest [...]

SEPLS Webinar Series: SEPLS Restoration and Conservation in Thailand: Through the Works of Some Selected Civil Society Organizations2022-06-21T10:23:02+08:00

UPOU Sets Talk with ODeL Providers to Revive Commitment on the Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH

Discussions on the revival of the forming of the Consortium of Open Universities in the Philippines continue as UP Open University (UPOU) virtually met with Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) Providers such as Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Ifugao State University (IFSU), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) Arevalo, Inc. and Cavite State University (CvSU). The meeting was held on 20 June 2022.  Various collaborative undertakings that the members plan to pursue as a consortium were discussed during the virtual meeting. The first initiative is a training curriculum that will respond to the next [...]

UPOU Sets Talk with ODeL Providers to Revive Commitment on the Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH2022-06-20T16:31:11+08:00

UPOU ties with Landbank for ATM Installation

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to install an off-site Automated Teller Machine (ATM) within the UPOU’s premises. The signing between the two parties was held on 9 June 2022 at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room, UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna,  Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and AVP Marcelina U. Babaan, LBP-UPLB Branch Head represented each institution and signed the agreement. UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, UPOU HRDO Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Michael [...]

UPOU ties with Landbank for ATM Installation2022-06-20T15:57:11+08:00

UPOU and SPCMC sign MOU for Employee Health Service

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and San Pablo Colleges Medical Center (SPCMC) for the provision of health services. Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria represented UPOU while SPCMC was represented by Engr. Roy A. Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer. The signing was held at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños. Laguna on 09 June 2022. The partnership aims to provide medical and hospital services to UPOU employees without requiring an initial deposit. This initiative is part of the University of the Philippines’ Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (eHOPe) [...]

UPOU and SPCMC sign MOU for Employee Health Service2022-06-20T15:48:36+08:00

UPOU Conducts Earthquake and Fire Preparedness Drill

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 9 June 2022, 9:00 am to assess the responsiveness of the existing disaster preparedness and contingency plans of the University. All faculty and staff practiced the “duck, cover, and hold” as the siren alarmed for 60 seconds. Safety marshals led the safe flow of evacuation to the respective assembly areas, while safety wardens communicated the safety status of the faculty and staff from their respective offices. Reports were directed to Incident Commander Dr. Maripres Sarinas on behalf of Dr. Consuelo Habito, Chair of the [...]

UPOU Conducts Earthquake and Fire Preparedness Drill2023-04-19T14:45:20+08:00

Filipino Social Workers & My Aspirations for My Country

In line with “The Social Work Day” on June 19, 2022, UPOU - Faculty of Management and Development Studies - Diploma in/ Masters of Social Work is collaborating with UPOU-Office of Gender Concerns to hold a (1) poem writing and (2) video making contest that will showcase the perceptions on social work in the Philippines and experiences of Filipino social workers. Note: We are extending the participation to ALL social workers and social work students in the Philippines. Read the mechanics and upload your entries using the following links: (1) Poem Writing - https://forms.gle/1s8vumN7Qknni4rh8 (2) Video Making - https://forms.gle/qWZkDDKt4yC5VCgY9 [...]

Filipino Social Workers & My Aspirations for My Country2022-06-16T14:58:29+08:00

Data Science Program Survey

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is developing a ladderized program in Data Science. Depending on their track, graduates may earn either a Graduate Certificate or Master in Data Science. The proposed program will have an interdisciplinary approach to Data Science, taking into consideration computing science, social science, humanities, and design. Though it will offer specializations, the program will focus on the application of data science in education and development. It will equip its graduates with a basic understanding of the key technologies in data science and relevant fields; knowledge in management and preservation of data; problem solving [...]

Data Science Program Survey2022-06-16T10:15:55+08:00

UPOU pays Courtesy Call to BSU to Revive Discussions on Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH

With the COVID-19 cases in the country continuing to decline and the restrictions relaxing, University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and team paid a courtesy call to the newly appointed Benguet State University (BSU) President, Dr. Felipe S. Comila, on 15 June 2022 at La Trinidad, Benguet. The revival of the discussion on forming the Consortium of Open Universities in the Philippines was discussed, as well as the challenges encountered by BSU during the height of the pandemic. President Comila expressed his strongest support to the forming of the said consortium as a member [...]

UPOU pays Courtesy Call to BSU to Revive Discussions on Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH2022-06-16T12:57:40+08:00
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