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UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation

2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

Tagaytay City, Cavite — Following its achievement of Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), along with representatives from its Faculties of Study Research Ethics Subcommittees, conducted a two-day training on revising its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Held on November 28-29, 2024 in  Tagaytay City , the workshop focused on refining the Committee’s SOPs in alignment with national and international research ethics guidelines. The workshop aimed to review the existing SOPs, identify necessary revisions, and draft updates to enhance consistency, transparency, and quality in [...]

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

UPOU Hosts the Second OU5 Research Summit for 2024

2024-12-04T13:29:42+08:00

Presidents, researchers, and coordinators from the five open universities standing together for the OU5 Research Summit 2024. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the second Open University 5 (OU5) Research Summit this year, held from 19-23 November 2024, in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In the elegant setting of the Dusit Thani Hotel, representatives from five open universities gathered to collaborate on facilitating research projects and strategizing upcoming research initiatives. The delegates are from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Universitas Terbuka (UT), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), [...]

UPOU Hosts the Second OU5 Research Summit for 20242024-12-04T13:29:42+08:00

UPOU IREC Conducts Workshops for Faculty Research Ethics Subcommittees

2024-11-20T11:36:18+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), in collaboration with the Faculties of Study, recently spearheaded a comprehensive training workshop on research ethics, focusing on basic research ethics and the Committee’s Standard Operating Procedures, and ethics review processes. The Committee piloted the training workshop to the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, and Faculty of Information and Communication Studies on  6-7 May 2024, 19-20 September 2024 and 14-15 October 2024, respectively.  The two-day hybrid workshops aimed to equip each faculty member and researcher with an in-depth understanding of foundational research [...]

UPOU IREC Conducts Workshops for Faculty Research Ethics Subcommittees2024-11-20T11:36:18+08:00

UPOU IREC Receives a Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board

2024-11-14T15:22:22+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) has been granted Full Level 2 Accreditation by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) on 6 November 2024, valid until 24 January 2027. On 25 January  2024, the Committee received a Provisional Level 2 Accreditation, which is valid until 24 January 2025. After months of dedicated work and commitment to fulfilling all accreditation requirements, the Committee is pleased to have achieved this significant milestone. As a Level 2 accredited REC, the Committee is authorized to review research protocols involving human participants. Level 2 accreditation allows [...]

UPOU IREC Receives a Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board2024-11-14T15:22:22+08:00

FICS Faculty Member Showcases Innovative Project at UIF Demo Day

2024-10-08T15:54:05+08:00

Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) faculty member, showcased her innovative project KREATTIV at the University Innovation Fellowship (UIF) Demo Day held on 24 September 2024 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).  Dr. Rodriguez’ project, KREATTIV, is a cutting-edge omnichannel marketplace that aims to revolutionize the arts and crafts industry by connecting artisans with customers worldwide. Leveraging technology, the platform provides a seamless shopping experience for art buyers and collectors, promotes local talent, and ensures product authenticity. She highlighted the potential of KREATTIV to drive economic growth and [...]

FICS Faculty Member Showcases Innovative Project at UIF Demo Day2024-10-08T15:54:05+08:00

UPOU Library Holds Orientation for Students on Library Resources

2024-10-09T13:34:30+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Library conducted an orientation for students about library resources titled “From Draft to Submission: Integrating Library Resource for Comprehensive Research and Writing Success” on 20 September 2024. This orientation was done online via Zoom. More than 480 students registered for the event and about 300 of these were able to participate. Three resource speakers eagerly shared their knowledge and expertise in this orientation -- Mr. Joel Ocier, UPOU University Librarian; Mr. Renz C. Cao and Mr. Jarien G. Galorio, both College Librarians from UP Los Baños. Ms. Danica Salcedo, Research Staff [...]

UPOU Library Holds Orientation for Students on Library Resources2024-10-09T13:34:30+08:00

UPOU-OVCAA holds its 2nd Research Conversations on Structural Equation Modelling Analysis

2024-06-28T14:23:24+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) hosted the second episode of the Research Conversations series for 2024. The talk, titled "How to Analyze Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by AMOS" featured Dr. Kunchon Jeotee, an Assistant Professor from the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand, as the resource speaker. Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, delivered the welcome remarks. He emphasized that the research methods are the backbone of empirical research as they provide tools, design studies, analyze the data, and draw meaningful conclusions. Rigorous research methods [...]

UPOU-OVCAA holds its 2nd Research Conversations on Structural Equation Modelling Analysis2024-06-28T14:23:24+08:00

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Forum and Meeting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2024-05-30T16:20:38+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the Open University 5 (OU5) Research Forum and Meeting held from 24-26 April 2024, in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Gathered in the elegant setting of the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, representatives consisting of university administrators and researchers from five open universities convened for research project presentations and presidents’ meetings. Among them were delegates from Universitas Terbuka (UT), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), and Hanoi Open University (HOU). The ceremony commenced with welcoming remarks from all OU5 presidents: Prof. [...]

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Forum and Meeting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia2024-05-30T16:20:38+08:00

UPOU-FMDS to Launch PRIME Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research- and Extension-Oriented Initiatives among LGUs Addressing SDGs 8, 9, and 4

2024-05-24T15:21:21+08:00

Following the capacity development gap observed among the members of the Local Government Academy (LGA) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Local Governance Regional Resource Centers (LGRRCs), the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) will be launching the first phase of Policy Research Ideation through Mentorship and Engagement or PRIME on 21-24 May 2024 through a collaboration between the Policy Innovation and Learning Laboratory for Sustainability (PILLS), Diploma in/Master of Research and Development Management (D/MRD&DM) and Master of Public Management (MPM). By focusing on SDG 8: [...]

UPOU-FMDS to Launch PRIME Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research- and Extension-Oriented Initiatives among LGUs Addressing SDGs 8, 9, and 42024-05-24T15:21:21+08:00

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration

2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) formally received its certificate of accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) at the 42nd Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) held on 25 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City with the theme, "Forging the Future@42: Strengthening Health Research Capacities through Dynamic Partnerships”. The UPOU IREC has been recognized as an awardee within the Level 2 category. It is one of the accredited RECs across the country signifying [...]

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00
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