UPOU signs MOU with CABTS, China

The Central Agricultural Broadcasting and Television School (CABTS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UP Open University (UPOU) on16 October 2008 in Tianjin, China.

CABTS is the world's largest distance learning institution catering to farmers, rural housewives and extension workers averaging 980,000 enrollees per semester. It has been recognized by the People's Republic of China as the cradle of China's progressive farmers.

Highlights of the MOU include the exploration of opportunities for cooperation in the areas of university personal visit and exchange (for both academic and non-academic university staff), graduate student exchange and course enrollment, joint research in disciplines and research areas of mutual interest and joint academic activities such as seminars, workshops, training, and the like.

With the formalization of the partnership, the UPOU can now look forward to having continuing exchanges with the People's Republic of China. (Emely M. Amoloza-FICS)

Date posted November 18, 2008