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

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Visits UP Open University for Benchmarking Activity

The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) held a benchmarking activity with the University of the Philippines Open University on 12 May 2022. Their visit to UPOU’s head quarters in Los Baños, Laguna is for the CHED-funded Research, Development, and Extension on Adults Education   The research team was led by the Chancellor of DMMMSU South La Union Campus, Dr. Joanne C. Rivera; With here are Executive Director of DMMMSU Open University System, Dr. Cristita C. Guerra, staff members, Claudia Denise P. Barbadillo, Christine Joy Ugay, Manny Sobrepena, and Aries Ugay.  The team probed into the current status, trends, framework, [...]

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Visits UP Open University for Benchmarking Activity2023-04-27T10:51:25+08:00

Permaculture Design for Ecosystem Restoration tackled in SEPLS Webinar Series

Dr. Jess. H. Jumawan (top left), Ms. Anne Frances Buhay (top right), and Dr. Jabez Joshua M. Flores (center) during the Q&A session of the second episode of the Revitalizing Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Webinar Series. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted the second episode of the Revitalizing Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Webinar Series on 29 April 2022.  SEPLS is an online activity by Project 1 of the Emerging Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR), Building Climate Smart Communities (bSMART) Program of the University of the Philippines (UP) System and implemented by UPOU and [...]

Permaculture Design for Ecosystem Restoration tackled in SEPLS Webinar Series2022-05-27T15:30:06+08:00

ColLaboratoire Fellows Present Research Outcomes

On 22 April 2022,  the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) ColLaboratoire Fellows presented the outcome of the research projects in a webinar titled “Radical Pluridisciplinarity for Sustainable Development: Outcomes from the ColLaboratoire 2020.” These outcomes are the result of a week-long research residency on Cognitive Innovation for Sustainable Development dubbed ColLaboratoire. Paper presenters include: Ralph Lumbres and Lisa Hall for the study “Ecological Embodied Cognition: Making Sense of Environmental Empathy.” Kate Ashlyn Dayag presented about “(Re)constructing Aging: An Online Exhibit on the Filipinos Meanings of Aging.”  UPOU Alumna Shari Eunice San Pablo then shared about her research titled [...]

ColLaboratoire Fellows Present Research Outcomes2022-06-20T15:17:01+08:00
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