UPOU Hosts CHED Training on Accreditation for QA TMFTL for AACCUP

2024-07-04T14:58:57+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed 37 participants from eight Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines for the conduct of the  Training Program titled “Accreditation System for Quality Assured (QA), Technology Mediated, Flexible Teaching and Learning (TMFTL) for Higher Education in Digital Times.” This Training Program is a collaborative project of the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the University of the Philippines (UP), University of the Philippines Television (TVUP), and UPOU. The two-day training was held from  27 to 28 June 2024 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The training participants are accreditor members of [...]

UPOU Hosts CHED Training on Accreditation for QA TMFTL for AACCUP2024-07-04T14:58:57+08:00

CODTL Program Development Associate Selected to Contribute to International AI Research Project

2024-07-01T13:33:08+08:00

Assistant Professor Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio, program development associate (PDA) of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), UP Open University and Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Management and Developments Studies has been selected to contribute her expertise to an international research project titled the “International Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Training, and Adult Learning.” As PDA, Asst. Prof. Gervacio’s participation highlights her influential role in shaping discussions on integrating AI into educational practices. The project, led by Research Network 3 of the ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning and coordinated [...]

CODTL Program Development Associate Selected to Contribute to International AI Research Project2024-07-01T13:33:08+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 Faculty Members and Student Honored at 2024 Linggo ng Unibersidad

2024-06-27T16:14:29+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) faculty members and student were proudly honored for their achievements during the 116th founding anniversary of the University of the Philippines (UP). This milestone was marked by the week-long celebration “Linggo ng Unibersidad” with the theme “Hayag: Pagpupugay sa Lingkod Bayan 2024.”  Part of this celebration was "Pagkilala sa Fakulti, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa o Internasyonal na Rekognisyon," organized by the  UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) held on 13 June 2024, at the UP Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman. The event highlighted the [...]

UPOU Faculty Members and Student Honored at 2024 Linggo ng Unibersidad2024-06-27T16:14:29+08:00

CODTL’s OPENTalk and OGC’s GEM Forum ‘Speak OUt’ Episode Champions LGBTQIA+ Voices and Inclusivity, Spotlighting SDG 5

2024-06-21T16:33:24+08:00

In celebration of Pride Month 2024, Speak OUt: Voices and Stories of LGBTQIA+ Students of UPOU, the most recent episode of the OPEN Talk series, was held on June 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It was live streamed on Zoom and on the Facebook page and website of the UPOU Networks in partnership with the Office of Gender Concerns. This OPEN Talk episode emphasized the importance of recognizing gender diversity and creating safe spaces, while acknowledging the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community struggled with to achieve an inclusive society. The event was moderated by Ms. Dannah “Dani” Mercado, Project Staff of the [...]

CODTL’s OPENTalk and OGC’s GEM Forum ‘Speak OUt’ Episode Champions LGBTQIA+ Voices and Inclusivity, Spotlighting SDG 52024-06-21T16:33:24+08:00

UP VINTA Program Launches in New Taipei City, Taiwan as MECO celebrates Philippine Independence and Migrant Workers Day

2024-06-21T15:36:54+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) launched its flagship program, UP Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA), for the fourth time on 16 June 2024, coinciding with a joint celebration by the Manila Economic Cultural Office (MECO) in New Taipei City, Taiwan, for Philippine Independence Day and Migrant Workers Day. The pioneering program is dedicated to overcoming barriers in education and adopting an innovative and inclusive approach to learning, providing boundless access to knowledge. This visionary initiative caters to Filipinos pursuing education, whether they are in the Philippines or overseas. In coordination with the Migrant Workers’ Office (MWO) [...]

UP VINTA Program Launches in New Taipei City, Taiwan as MECO celebrates Philippine Independence and Migrant Workers Day2024-06-21T15:36:54+08:00

UPOU Launches Microcredential Program and ASCEND Platform

2024-06-24T10:49:35+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) publicly launched its Microcredentials and its dedicated ASCEND platform in a ceremony held on 20 June 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was also streamed live through the UPOU Networks, UPOU Networks Facebook Page and UPOU Facebook Page.  UPOU's Microcredentials program offers stackable, career-focused courses designed for flexible completion. Learners can upskill or reskill at their own pace, tailoring their learning journey to their specific needs. These micro courses are transferable as a credit load towards a degree program.  ASCEND, which stands for Advancing Skills and [...]

UPOU Launches Microcredential Program and ASCEND Platform2024-06-24T10:49:35+08:00

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail in Dubai, UAE

2024-06-14T17:21:25+08:00

With an initiative for borderless education, the University of the Philippines (UP) launched its flagship program, the University of the Philippines – Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA), and continued its voyage on 8 June 2024 in the vibrant city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UP VINTA program brings forth its principles which are centered around inclusivity, quality instruction, innovation, and public service to redefine the boundaries of education and approach to learning. As this pioneering program initiative extends its reach to various parts of Asia, it remains steadfast in its mission to break down barriers [...]

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail in Dubai, UAE2024-06-14T17:21:25+08:00

UP VINTA Launching in New Taipei City, Taiwan

2024-06-13T14:52:56+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) is delighted to announce the official launch of the University of the Philippines – Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA) program in Taiwan. The launch event is scheduled to take place on 16 June 2024, at Banqiao Gymnasium, New Taipei City. The UP VINTA Project, a collaborative effort between the University of the Philippines System and international partners, aims to universalize higher education by transcending geographical barriers. Through innovative approaches and partnerships, it seeks to make quality learning accessible to students worldwide, fostering inclusivity and commitment to advancing knowledge and societal progress. [...]

UP VINTA Launching in New Taipei City, Taiwan2024-06-13T14:52:56+08:00

UPOU Employees Attend Synchronized Flag Raising Ceremony to Open UP’s Linggo ng Unibersidad

2024-06-10T15:11:21+08:00

On 10 June 2024, the University of the Philippines (UP) opened the Linggo ng Unibersidad with a synchronized flag-raising ceremony across all UP Constituent Units (CUs). While the main program was held at the Quezon Hall in UP Diliman, all eight UP CUs, including the UP Open University (UPOU), participated in the event via Zoom. At UPOU, the ceremony was held simultaneously at the CCDL Auditorium at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and at the MC Theater of the DICT Building in Diliman, Quezon City. Linggo ng Unibersidad carried the theme “Hayag: Pagpupugay sa mga Lingkod Bayan [...]

UPOU Employees Attend Synchronized Flag Raising Ceremony to Open UP’s Linggo ng Unibersidad2024-06-10T15:11:21+08:00
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