Step UP, Speak OUt: UPOU kicks off 2024 Pride Month Celebration, Championing Gender Equality in line with SDG 5

2024-06-13T11:47:56+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) launched the UPOU Pride Month on 5 June 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters. To kick off the campaign, a Pride flag was put around our University’s oblation. This symbolic gesture not only marks the beginning of our celebration but also serves as a visible reminder of our university’s unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality for all. Pride Month is part of UPOU’s advocacy and fight for gender equality and inclusivity through the  UPOU OGC and its Gender Focal Point System. This year’s theme f, “Step UP, Speak OUt: [...]

Step UP, Speak OUt: UPOU kicks off 2024 Pride Month Celebration, Championing Gender Equality in line with SDG 52024-06-13T11:47:56+08:00

UPOU Faculty Members Join UP Public Service Summit

2024-06-10T16:19:58+08:00

Eight faculty members of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the UP Public Service Summit, held from 30 to 31 May 2024 at the ITDC Conference Room, Vidal Tan Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City.  The UPOU delegates representing different Faculty of Studies and unit offices include Dean of the Faculty of Education Dr. Charisse T. Reyes, University Registrar Luisa A. Gelisan, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) Director Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Office (OUP) Dr. Quennie R. Ridulme, Center for Open and Digital [...]

UPOU Faculty Members Join UP Public Service Summit2024-06-10T16:19:58+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for De La Salle University

2024-06-10T15:57:47+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from De La Salle University (DLSU) for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 28 May 2024. The event was facilitated by Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP), and Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of Quality Assurance Office (QAO). The delegates from DLSU Online Distance Education Office (ODEO) was headed by Director, Dr. Jasper Vincent [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for De La Salle University2024-06-10T15:57:47+08:00

UPOU Faculty Speaks at Workshop for De La Salle Lipa Administrators

2024-06-10T16:14:31+08:00

Assistant Professor Blancaflor P. Arada, UP Open University (UPOU) faculty member under the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and Program Chair for the Master of Information Systems, served as the resource person for a professional development training organized by De La Salle Lipa for its academic administrators. This was held on 23 May 2024 at De La Salle Lipa in Lipa City, Batangas.  In the workshop titled "Introduction to AI Framework, Using AI, and Writing AI Guides and Policies for Education," Asst. Prof. Arada gave an overview of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms education, illustrating its potential [...]

UPOU Faculty Speaks at Workshop for De La Salle Lipa Administrators2024-06-10T16:14:31+08:00

Building Resilience: UP Institutions Collaborate on Graduate Programs

2024-06-05T14:51:42+08:00

From right to left, Ms Agra, Asst Professor Depante, Mr Ybañez, Dean Rabajante, Dean Serrano, Director Gamala, Asst Professor Jarabe, Mr Tan, and Ms. Ebron. Education is key to building stronger communities that can withstand disasters and the climate emergency. Universities are stepping up to prepare the next generation of experts with the knowledge and skills needed to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from these threats. Investing in education, research, and training programs is crucial for tackling these growing challenges. In a move that underscores this crucial task, representatives from the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute [...]

Building Resilience: UP Institutions Collaborate on Graduate Programs2024-06-05T14:51:42+08:00

Obtaining Excellence in the Quest to Find Oneself

2024-05-31T11:54:31+08:00

Finding oneself can be a long process, but excelling in the process gives a different kind of fulfillment. For Krizia Anne Estrella, it took an exploration of different courses from several  University of the Philippines (UP) campuses until she found the right one at the UP Open University (UPOU). When she took the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) at UPOU, Krizia realized that Arts is much closer to her heart, given her background in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This became more evident when she graduated with flying colors and attained her Summa cum laude award. [...]

Obtaining Excellence in the Quest to Find Oneself2024-05-31T11:54:31+08:00

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail in Bangkok, Thailand

2024-05-31T14:32:55+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) proudly launched the University of the Philippines – Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP Vinta) Project, a flagship initiative that aims to make higher-quality education borderless, on 18 May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Marking a significant departure from traditional education frameworks, UP VINTA adopts an innovative and inclusive approach to learning. It opens doors to a world of knowledge without boundaries, breaking free from the confines of geographical limitations. This pioneering program is designed not only for Filipino learners seeking education abroad but also for those within the Philippines, regardless of their location. [...]

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail in Bangkok, Thailand2024-05-31T14:32:55+08:00

IOP Conducts Workshop on Immersive Learning (Part 2)

2024-06-13T10:45:06+08:00

On May 7, 2024, the Immersive Open Pedagogies Research Program (IOP) continued its educational initiative with the second installment of the “Immersive Learning Workshop for Faculty and Staff” at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., the esteemed director of the IOP Program, kicked off the session by delving into the fascinating realm of virtual reality (VR) tours and explaining the software applications essential for their creation. Ms. Jessa Perez provided a comprehensive demonstration of the NearLife software platform, focusing on crafting interactive videos and VR. Notable participants, including [...]

IOP Conducts Workshop on Immersive Learning (Part 2)2024-06-13T10:45:06+08:00

UPOU FMDS Takes Action for World Environment Day and Pride Month 2024

2024-06-05T14:37:15+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in collaboration with the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), will host a hybrid event in celebration of the World Environment Day and Pride Month 2024 entitled “Towards a Sustainable Campus: A Call to Action”. This year’s themes, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience” for World Environment Day and “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” for Pride Month, resonates deeply with UPOU’s contribution and commitment in the success of achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. The SDGs represent a collective vision for a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous [...]

UPOU FMDS Takes Action for World Environment Day and Pride Month 20242024-06-05T14:37:15+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for Taytay, Rizal’s SMILE I.T. Lab Section

2024-05-31T14:32:36+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed the SMILE I.T. Lab Section of the Municipality Government of Taytay, Rizal on 21 May 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  The SMILE I.T. Lab Team requested the visit to benchmark on UPOU’s online course offerings and explore how they can collaborate with UPOU to be able to help fulfill their mandate of providing needs-responsive, accessible,and quality education to every sector in Taytay, Rizal.  Video presentations about UPOU’s programs, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Open Educational Resources (OERs) to brief the visitors about the university. SMILE I.T. Lab then shared [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for Taytay, Rizal’s SMILE I.T. Lab Section2024-05-31T14:32:36+08:00
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