The Future of Learning in Higher Education

The challenge of educators today: Going beyond the traditional model of learning. With the sudden shift to online and distance learning, what are the education sector’s realizations during the COVID-19 pandemic and how will it continuously reposition itself to achieve improvement and progress?

The e-Asia-Europe Meeting (e-ASEM) Research Network 1, together with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), presents an international webinar on “The Future of Learning in Higher Education.”

Opening the webinar is University College Cork’s Prof. Séamus Ó Tuama (Ireland), chair of ASEM Lifelong Learning Hub, and M.S. University of Baroda’s Prof. Karanam Pushpanadham (India), coordinator of e-ASEM Research Network 1. Also giving her welcoming message is UPOU’s very own Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria.

This international webinar’s keynote speakers are prominent educators from notable institutions in Europe and Asia. Prof. Stephan Gerhard Huber of University of Teacher Education (Switzerland), Prof. Susan Robertson of University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) and Dr. Libing Wang of UNESCO-Thailand will be sharing their perspectives on the potential developments of learning post-pandemic. An open forum will also proceed the speakers’ presentations to accommodate the questions of the participants.

“The Future of Learning in Higher Education” is set to be live streamed on June 30, 2021, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (PHT) via UPOU Networks.

Register via the links below:
https://networks.upou.edu.ph/easemreg/
https://forms.gle/f6xw5HWK26vJ9DJa7

Stream the webinar here:
https://networks.upou.edu.ph/easem/

You can also watch the webinar at any of these platforms:
https://youtu.be/XiCWrwxsRuA
https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks/live/

This event is FREE and open to all educators, students and other interested individuals. We hope to see you virtually.

Written by Marian M. San Pedro

Edited by Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio

#UPOpenUniversity

A meaningful close to the JSFP TourThe Japanese Speakers' Forum in the Philippines (JSFP) Tour concluded on 29 October 2025 with the presentation of video outputs created by student delegates, showcasing the insights and experiences they gained throughout the four-day program. Teacher-facilitators and selected members of the Japan Foundation Manila (JFM), Kamenori Foundation, and UP Open University (UPOU) offered thoughtful questions and warm commendations for their impressive work. As part of the program, the students thoughtfully wrote and presented their sustainability pledges, reflecting on their commitment to a greener future.Earlier in the tour, participants explored various cultural and environmental landmarks. After the opening program on Day 1, Day 2 included a visit to Paete, Laguna, followed by a film screening of A Thousand Forests at the UPOU Academic Residences. On Day 3, the delegates toured the UPLB Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) and participated in a meaningful planting activity before culminating the event on Day 4.#UPOpenUniversity #japanfoundationmanila #kamenorifoundation #SDG17partnershipsforthegoals #sustainability ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Twitter feed is not available at the moment.