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UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation

2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

Tagaytay City, Cavite — Following its achievement of Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), along with representatives from its Faculties of Study Research Ethics Subcommittees, conducted a two-day training on revising its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Held on November 28-29, 2024 in  Tagaytay City , the workshop focused on refining the Committee’s SOPs in alignment with national and international research ethics guidelines. The workshop aimed to review the existing SOPs, identify necessary revisions, and draft updates to enhance consistency, transparency, and quality in [...]

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

UPOU Hosts the Second OU5 Research Summit for 2024

2024-12-04T13:29:42+08:00

Presidents, researchers, and coordinators from the five open universities standing together for the OU5 Research Summit 2024. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the second Open University 5 (OU5) Research Summit this year, held from 19-23 November 2024, in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In the elegant setting of the Dusit Thani Hotel, representatives from five open universities gathered to collaborate on facilitating research projects and strategizing upcoming research initiatives. The delegates are from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Universitas Terbuka (UT), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), [...]

UPOU Hosts the Second OU5 Research Summit for 20242024-12-04T13:29:42+08:00

UPOU Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month with DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy as Keynote Speaker

2024-11-29T15:31:18+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through its Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO), hosted its Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebration on 29 October 2024, drawing over 100 participants comprising UPOU faculty, staff, and students. The webinar, titled "CyberTiwala, CyberHanda, CyberTatag," featured DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy as the keynote speaker. Chancellor Bandalaria shares a personal phishing experience, underscoring the need for ongoing cybersecurity education in her opening remarks. In her opening remarks, UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria shared the recent cybersecurity drill conducted by the ICTDO. She emphasized, “Despite the warning that a cybersecurity drill [...]

UPOU Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month with DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy as Keynote Speaker2024-11-29T15:31:18+08:00

TUP and UPOU Outlines Key Areas for Training and Initiatives in Open Distance eLearning

2024-11-29T13:58:32+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) held a collaborative meeting on 21 November 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The meeting was held as part of the partnership of the two universities. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director, facilitated the meeting with Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) Director , and the Quality Assurance Office (QAO).  The TUP delegates were headed by the project leaders for TUP Open University initiative, Assoc. Prof. Julius Sareno and [...]

TUP and UPOU Outlines Key Areas for Training and Initiatives in Open Distance eLearning2024-11-29T13:58:32+08:00

MENRM Student Wins Second Place in the Climate Opinion Essay Contest at the Global Development Conference 2024 (GDC 2024)

2024-11-29T15:27:03+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) congratulates the outstanding achievement of Princess Yvonne Donila, a student of the Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management (MENRM) program, who secured 2nd place in the Master’s category of the Climate Opinion Essay Contest at the Global Development Conference 2024 (GDC 2024) held on 26-28 November 2024 in Suva, Fiji. The conference, organized by the Global Development Network (GDN), in partnership with the University of the South Pacific and the Government of Fiji, carried the theme “Global Synergies: Climate Resilience Strategies for a Sustainable [...]

MENRM Student Wins Second Place in the Climate Opinion Essay Contest at the Global Development Conference 2024 (GDC 2024)2024-11-29T15:27:03+08:00

UPOU Launches BULSA and PUSO as part of Digital Transformation in the University’s Financial Systems

2024-11-28T15:19:40+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the ceremonial launch of the Budget, Utilization, and Liquidation System Analytics (BULSA) and the Personnel Unified System Outlook (PUSO) on 28 November 2024. This initiative is part of the digital transformation of the financial systems, coordinated with UP System’s new finance and HR systems. These innovative systems are designed to streamline financial and human resource operations and replace the University Information System (UIS). BULSA will be primarily used by the Finance Offices, while PUSO will be adopted by the Human Resources [...]

UPOU Launches BULSA and PUSO as part of Digital Transformation in the University’s Financial Systems2024-11-28T15:19:40+08:00

UPOU-FMDS’ LTiO focused on Health Awareness and Preparedness against Mpox virus

2024-11-29T15:27:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted the Let’s Talk it Over on “Mpox Uncovered: Safeguarding Health, Preventing Outbreaks” on 14 November 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and via UPOU live streaming platforms. This event was part of FMDS’ initiative towards community inclusivity, digital transformation, and sustainability. It also aligns with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). The webinar aimed to enhance awareness and preparedness about the Mpox virus, exploring its transmission, prevention, [...]

UPOU-FMDS’ LTiO focused on Health Awareness and Preparedness against Mpox virus2024-11-29T15:27:47+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MAN and D/MIH Programs Meet with STOU Schools for Possible Collaborations

2024-11-29T15:14:25+08:00

On 14 November 2024, faculty members of the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) and Diploma in and Master of International Health (D/MIH) programs of the UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) met with the Deans of the Schools of Nursing and Health Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University to discuss areas for possible collaborations. Dr. Rita C. Ramos, Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Dr. Queenie R. Ridulme, Assistant Professor of the MAN program; and Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Associate Professor and Program Chair of the D/MIH program, together with Dr. Renukar Thongkhamrod, Dean of [...]

UPOU-FMDS MAN and D/MIH Programs Meet with STOU Schools for Possible Collaborations2024-11-29T15:14:25+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Faculty Research Presented at 2nd ICDBSE

2024-11-29T15:06:56+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) faculty presented their research at the 2nd International Conference of Digital Business, Society and Economy 2024 (ICDBSE 2024) held at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) from 13 to 15 November 2024 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Hosted by STOU, this year’s conference carried the theme “Innovation and Technology towards Sustainability and Lifelong Learning,” with subthemes on Digital Business and Economy, and Digital Learning and Society. Four (4) FMDS research was presented under the Digital Learning and Society subtheme. Dr. Rita C. Ramos, Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Master of [...]

UPOU-FMDS Faculty Research Presented at 2nd ICDBSE2024-11-29T15:06:56+08:00

UPOU Faculty and Staff Present Research Papers in the 2nd International Conference on Digital Business, Society, and Economy (ICDBSE) 2024 in Thailand

2024-11-22T17:12:39+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) faculty and staff members participated in the 2nd International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy (ICDBSE) 2024, held on 13-14 November 2024, at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The conference, themed “Innovation and Technology towards Sustainability and Lifelong Learning,” brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss advancements in digital technology in business and society. The UPOU delegation was led by the UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, and representatives from key offices and academic units, including the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA), Office [...]

UPOU Faculty and Staff Present Research Papers in the 2nd International Conference on Digital Business, Society, and Economy (ICDBSE) 2024 in Thailand2024-11-22T17:12:39+08:00
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