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A Dream Come True of Making History at UPOU

2024-05-17T14:37:59+08:00

In 2023, the UP Open University (UPOU) produced two of the first summa cum laude graduates in history. One of them is Mickey Angel Cortez, and creating history with UPOU became her main drive to success. However, this is no walk in the park. Like the typical UP student, Mickey faced many challenges before claiming her sweet UP Sablay. Mickey’s interest in multimedia led her to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies. UPOU’s learning mode perfectly fits her learning style of knowing and discovering things independently. This learning experience has also helped her become more independent.  [...]

A Dream Come True of Making History at UPOU2024-05-17T14:37:59+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Manila Central University for Benchmarking Visit

2024-07-03T14:03:25+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed Manila Central University (MCU) officials for a benchmarking activity today, 14 May 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, along with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto. The MCU delegation, led by University President Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance eLearning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Micro-credentials. In line with its mandate under RA 10650, also known as the [...]

UPOU Welcomes Manila Central University for Benchmarking Visit2024-07-03T14:03:25+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Launches KaYa: A Mental Health App

2024-05-31T14:33:53+08:00

To support the mental well-being of the UPOU community, Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU launched KaYa (Kalinga at Yakap) App last 29 April  2024. KaYa App is a mental health application that features free mental health-related webinars, stress management videos, creative space, and personal e-journals. In celebration of Stress Awareness Month, the app was further introduced to the employees, staff, and students of UPOU with the help of User’s Guide and other informative publication materials. The application was further developed as a web and mobile app through its partnership with the UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). Led [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Launches KaYa: A Mental Health App2024-05-31T14:33:53+08:00

FICS Associate Professor Wins Best Paper Award at the Philippine Computing Science Congress

2024-05-20T08:38:49+08:00

Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, an Associate Professor from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), won the Best Paper Award at the 24th Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC). The conference was held from 9 to 11 May 2024 at the De La Salle University—Laguna Campus in Biñan, Laguna. This marks the first time UPOU FICS has participated in the prestigious conference, making the achievement even more remarkable. His paper, titled “Summarization-Driven Collaborative Filtering for Explainable Recommendation,” introduces a new framework for recommendation systems. These systems, used by platforms such as online [...]

FICS Associate Professor Wins Best Paper Award at the Philippine Computing Science Congress2024-05-20T08:38:49+08:00

FMDS Highlights Permaculture and Transition Towns in Recently Concluded 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar

2024-05-14T09:17:34+08:00

To promote the sharing of sustainable development experiences and approaches, which can serve as valuable resources for multidisciplinary collaboration among faculty, staff, and students, FMDS, in collaboration with Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA), Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF), and the College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) at UP Los Banos (UPLB), organized the 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar. The seminar, titled ‘Permaculture and Transition Towns,’ was held on 08 May 2024. With UP Open University prioritizing its sustainability thrust through SiALLC (Sustainability in Action – A Living Laboratory Campus), the seminar aligns with the overarching theme of sustainable [...]

FMDS Highlights Permaculture and Transition Towns in Recently Concluded 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar2024-05-14T09:17:34+08:00

Exploring Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication: A Hybrid Session

2024-05-30T16:31:48+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) collaborated with the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and Immersive Open Pedagogy (IOP) Project in the conduct of a hybrid session on Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication with a focus on Hiragana and Katakana review. The hybrid session was held on 19 April 2024 at The Sandbox, UP Open University Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Mr. Eishi Senaha, a PhD candidate at Kyoto University and a visiting researcher of the Third World Studies Center at the University of the Philippines, and Mr. Kenichiro Kurusu, a [...]

Exploring Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication: A Hybrid Session2024-05-30T16:31:48+08:00

The Light of Home Sparks Light in Learning

2024-05-10T14:44:59+08:00

A mother, a worker, a student. Cherry Mae Ladja, a graduate of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Master of ASEAN Studies (MAS) program from Zamboanga, found a spark in learning through UPOU. Despite the challenges of balancing life responsibilities, Cherry Mae still had a better appreciation for learning because of UPOU. When she started seeking universities that offer distance learning, Cherry Mae found herself enrolling in UPOU. UPOU allowed Cherry Mae to pursue her studies in the comfort of her own home while juggling work and motherhood. Her experience at UPOU has ignited her passion for [...]

The Light of Home Sparks Light in Learning2024-05-10T14:44:59+08:00

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024 Celebrates Nature’s Climate Champion to Combat Climate Change

2024-05-14T09:16:41+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins the celebration for the International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024 from 05-11 May 2024, to promote the benefits of composting and raise awareness about its significant role of creating a sustainable future, with the week-long celebration theme of “COMPOST… Nature’s Climate Champion,” emphasizing the critical role compost plays in combating climate change and supporting healthy ecosystems. During this celebration, we have many ways to get involved and learn more about composting through attending a workshop, starting composting at home, spreading the [...]

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024 Celebrates Nature’s Climate Champion to Combat Climate Change2024-05-14T09:16:41+08:00

UPOU Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

2024-05-09T16:00:15+08:00

On 4 May 2024, several faculty, staff, and students of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 4th Passion for Scholarship And Love for Mission (PSALM) International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Education in partnership with the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Saint Louis University, and UPOU Faculty of Education (FEd). Held at the Frassati Building of UST in Manila, the conference consisted of several plenary and panel sessions as well as multiple parallel paper and poster presentations. The Conference themed “Beyond Vision: [...]

UPOU Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-05-09T16:00:15+08:00

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal

2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00

On 30 April 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) released the mobile version of its virtual classroom, MyPortal. Dubbed MyPortal Mobile, this application may be downloaded on any smart device through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.  MyPortal Mobile was developed to help UPOU students have easier access to their virtual classroom whenever and wherever they are. It allows students to receive instant push notifications for announcements, deadlines, and messages. It also allows the students to participate in class discussions and perform activities anywhere in the world, [...]

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00
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