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UPOU Holds Webinar on Restoration of Local Native Seeds, Seedlings and Trees Planting

In the third episode of the Revitalizing Socioecological Production Landscapes And Seascapes (SEPLS) webinar series, Ms. Kien Dang, MSc of the Social Policy Ecology Research Institute (SPERI) discussed examples in Vietnam about groundworks in the restoration of its local native seeds, seedlings, and trees.SEPLS. The webinar was held on 24 May 2022.  Ms. Dang shared the different challenges of native landscape restorations such as poverty-driven agriculture that caused forest destruction and soil erosion due to skinned landscapes. To address the growing number of challenges, Ms. Dang discussed the Commerce, Energy, NASA, Defense Information Managers Group (CENDI) Key Strategic Actions for [...]

UPOU Holds Webinar on Restoration of Local Native Seeds, Seedlings and Trees Planting2023-04-19T14:39:24+08:00

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture visits UP Open University for Benchmarking Activity

The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) visited the UP Open University (UPOU) on 11 May  2022. The CBSUA Graduate School team was led by Graduate School Dean, Dr. Claribelle C. Haber. With her were Girlie C. Jaucian, Philip N. Talay, And Rene N. Rabacal. The visitors benchmarked the implementation of UPOU’s Open and Distance eLearning.  They were welcomed by the UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria (via zoom), Director of Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, and UPOU Program Development Associate for International Linkages, Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria presented the [...]

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture visits UP Open University for Benchmarking Activity2022-06-13T16:10:37+08:00

UPOU Professor Publishes Chapter in The Routledge Handbook of the Communicative Constitution of Organization

Dr. Jean A. Saludadez at the ICA 2022 in Paris, France. Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, Professor at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), has published a chapter in the First Edition of The Routledge Handbook of the Communicative Constitution of Organization. The book was launched during the 72nd Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference (ICA 2022) held on 26-30 May 2022 in Paris, France.  The conference carried the theme “One World, One Network⁉”. Prof. Saludadez contributed the 26th Chapter which tackled the “Digital Media: From Tools to Agents Making a Difference,” lodged under Part III of [...]

UPOU Professor Publishes Chapter in The Routledge Handbook of the Communicative Constitution of Organization2022-06-06T10:26:19+08:00

Cluster Hiring for the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communiication Studies (FICS)

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies at the University of the Philippines Open University is pleased to announce openings for four tenure-track positions up to the rank of full Professor, eight contractual positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (renewable annually), and one Research Assistant. We are excited to field applications from candidates with a background in any the following fields and disciplines: Computing science (preferably but not necessarily with a specialization in artificial intelligence, data science, statistics,  cybersecurity, network architecture, computing hardware, human-computer interaction, or user interface and user experience design) Creative arts, design, digital humanities, and media production (preferably but not necessarily with a specialization [...]

Cluster Hiring for the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communiication Studies (FICS)2022-06-02T12:34:09+08:00

FICS Conducts 2nd Quarterly MeetUps

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) continues its quarterly tradition of knowledge and skills-sharing with topics ranging from professional to personal development. For the second quarter of 2022, Ms. Jennifer Pareja, administrative officer of FICS, talked about “Basic Records Management”, on 28 April 2022. She shared her experiences as a longtime employee of UP Open University that might help others to organize their files more efficiently. She also discussed the correct process of naming and organizing files to avoid missing files, or unnecessary clutter, considering that we have a limited space [...]

FICS Conducts 2nd Quarterly MeetUps2022-06-27T17:30:45+08:00

UPOU Project Leaders Participate in EIDR Research Symposium

The Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) organized an event held on 7 to 8 April 2022 for the Emerging Interdisciplinary Research Program (EIDR) Cycle 8 Project Leaders to showcase system funded research projects. The two-day virtual symposium was led by Dr. Cynthia Bautista, UP Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and attended by other UP System officials.  Vice President Bautista delivered the opening remarks and Dr. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Professor Emeritus and Chair of EIDR MEC, discussed the symposium overview.  The symposium showcased seven (7) research projects from UP System project leaders, including two from UP Open University. These [...]

UPOU Project Leaders Participate in EIDR Research Symposium2022-07-01T15:57:02+08:00

Open Talk Tackles Voting and Voters this Election

In time with the 2022 National Elections, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted the 23rd Episode of OPEN Talk featuring the discussion on the roles and responsibilities of public officials, voter’s rights, and the implications of voting and not. It was held on 4 May 2022.  The event featured Atty. Maria Ofelia “Ofie” Leaño, Special Counsel at Disini Law, Policy Officer at the Digital Freedom Network, and Legal Policy Officer at Technology, Law and Policy Program, College of Law, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, as the guest speaker. Asst. Prof. Juvy Lizette M. Garvacio, Program Chair [...]

Open Talk Tackles Voting and Voters this Election2023-04-19T14:20:17+08:00

UPOU Conducts Referendum for Student Constitution

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a referendum for the ratification of the UPOU Student Constitution on 18 - 22 April 2022.  The voting period was  extended until 30 April 2022 upon the approval of the UP Student Regent to allow more students to participate.  Students voted through the newly established student affairs platform aptly called Tagpuan. The approval of the UPOU Student Constitution allows for its sanction and implementation, thereby ensuring genuine student representation and upholding the student's rights through the creation of the student council and various student organizations. Ms. Renee Louise M. Co, UP [...]

UPOU Conducts Referendum for Student Constitution2022-06-27T17:32:21+08:00

MAN Lecturer gets the Best Oral Presenter Award at MDCON Research Congress

Ms. Ma. Elma L. Mirandilla, Lecturer of the  Faculty of Management and Development (FMDS) – Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Program, won the Best Oral Presenter at the 14th Manila Doctors College of Nursing Research Congress held last 11 May 2022. The paper she presented titled The Practicality and Applicability of Using Indigenous Knowledge for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Four Municipalities in the Province of Sorsogon, Philippines is likewise published in the Bicol University R&D Journal Vol. 23 Issue 2, December 2020.  The paper  talks about the traditional knowledge and practices which aided the survival of Sorsoganons [...]

MAN Lecturer gets the Best Oral Presenter Award at MDCON Research Congress2022-05-30T10:58:32+08:00

Chancellor Bandalaria Participates in ICDE Meetings on Global Advocacy and OER Advocacy

The International Council for Open and Distance Learning (ICDE) Global Advocacy Campaign (GAC) for Open and Flexible Distance Learning (OFDL) Task Force for Asia convened for its first meeting on 10 May 2022. University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria participated in the meeting as the co-chair of the GACOFDL Task Force for Asia.  First Meeting of the ICDE GACOFDL Task Force for Asia was held on 10 May 2022. Image  from Dr. Bandalaria’s Facebook Page The meeting was held online and started with the welcome of the ICDE Secretary-General, Torunn Gjelsvik. [...]

Chancellor Bandalaria Participates in ICDE Meetings on Global Advocacy and OER Advocacy2023-04-19T14:19:06+08:00
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