FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagram

UP BOR approves online Master of R&D Management program

2021-01-18T13:47:51+08:00

The UP Board of Regents (BOR) approved the Master of Research and Development Management (MR&DM) program proposal at the 1356th BOR Meeting held on 26 November 2020. It will be offered during the First Semester of AY 2021-2022 at UP Open University. The MR&DM is a 36-unit fully online graduate program designed to develop knowledge and skills in effective leadership of government and private R&D organizations and research funding institutions. It aims to produce graduates who are able to demonstrate enhanced managerial leadership with an R&D-oriented perspective in organizing, directing, monitoring and evaluating R&D organization; influence the transformation of R&D [...]

UP BOR approves online Master of R&D Management program2021-01-18T13:47:51+08:00

Public Spaces highlighted as FMDS ends the 2020 LTIO webinar series

2023-04-24T14:44:36+08:00

UP Open University’s (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) concluded the Let’s Talk It Over Series (LTiO) for the year with the webinar hosted by the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) Program titled “Amplifying the Role of Public Spaces in Times of Pandemic” during 18 December 2020 via UPOU Networks.  Esteemed speakers from various fields were invited to share their insights on public spaces in different contexts through the partnership with the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners Laguna Chapter; Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning of the College of Human Ecology, UP Los Baños; and UP School [...]

Public Spaces highlighted as FMDS ends the 2020 LTIO webinar series2023-04-24T14:44:36+08:00

UPOU hosts OU5 Virtual Forum

2022-06-06T11:25:12+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the Open University 5 (OU5) Virtual Forum held on 9 December 2020.  The OU5 Virtual Forum was held among the five open universities that collaborated for the primary objective of research. These universities are  UP Open University, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Hanoi Open University , Open University Malaysia and Universitas Terbuka.  The forum was opened with the message of Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor. Messages from the heads and representatives of the universities followed, namely by, Assoc.Prof. Dr. Pranee Sungkatavat, Acting President, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU); Assoc. Prof. Dr. [...]

UPOU hosts OU5 Virtual Forum2022-06-06T11:25:12+08:00

Class of 2020 Revolutionized amid Disruption in 1st UPOU Virtual Grad

2021-01-19T17:36:40+08:00

The 24th Commencement Exercises and 1st Virtual Graduation of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) pushed through on 5 December 2020, after being moved from 21 November to unite with the country in recovering from the typhoons that ravaged the country. UPOU’s 1st Virtual Graduation carried the theme, “Revolutionizing Disruptions for Excellence and Equity,” which was a point clearly made by the Commencement Speaker, Hon. Joel Villanueva, Senator of the Philippines.  Hon. Villanueva  addressed the graduates with a challenge --  “Your learning gains will serve as your unfair advantage in life amidst COVID-19. In this chaotic and [...]

Class of 2020 Revolutionized amid Disruption in 1st UPOU Virtual Grad2021-01-19T17:36:40+08:00

New Chapter Officers have been elected for the UPOU Alumni Foundation, Inc.

2024-05-06T11:22:20+08:00

With UP Open University’s 24th Commencement Exercises and its 1st ever Virtual Graduation, 412 were conferred their degrees and are new Alumni of the university. On 5 December 2020, during the occasion of the Commencement Ceremony, Faculty Recognition Fellowships were also held wherein part of the program was the election of new Chapter Officers for the UPOU Alumni Foundation, Inc. (UPOUAFI). These are the new set of UPOUAFI Chapter Officers who will be working with the Main UPOUAFI Officers until 2021 or until a new set has been elected: UPOUAFI - Faculty of Education (FED) Chapter Officers 2020-2021: President: Joey [...]

New Chapter Officers have been elected for the UPOU Alumni Foundation, Inc.2024-05-06T11:22:20+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Speaks at 2020 Global MOOC Conference

2021-03-24T11:30:48+08:00

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), was one of the speakers at the 2020 Global Massive Open Online Conference (MOOC) Conference held on 9-11 December 2020. The conference was organized by Tsinghua University (China) and UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) with the theme “Learning Revolution and Higher Education Transformation.” Chancellor Bandalaria spoke as part of Forum 3 which focused on the resource sharing for MOOCs and Global Higher Education Cooperation. She shared the experience of the Philippines in terms of the challenges and practices of MOOCs resource [...]

UPOU Chancellor Speaks at 2020 Global MOOC Conference2021-03-24T11:30:48+08:00

Igniting of Hope and Celebration of Success at FICS Virtual Recognition and Thanksgiving

2021-01-19T18:01:44+08:00

History was made last Saturday, 5 December 2020, as the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted its first virtual Recognition and Thanksgiving. Despite the unconventional arrangement, FICS faculty and staff members, graduating students, and guests gathered online to celebrate their academic milestones.  Dean and Professor of FICS, Dr. Alexander Flor, welcomed and congratulated the graduating students in his opening remarks. Dr. Flor praised them for their resilience in the face of the disruptions throughout this year, which includes the explosion of the Taal volcano, the COVID-19 pandemic, and several typhoons, among others. He also [...]

Igniting of Hope and Celebration of Success at FICS Virtual Recognition and Thanksgiving2021-01-19T18:01:44+08:00

Normalizing Distance in Education through Distance Education

2021-01-20T13:15:13+08:00

This year, the world stopped so life can continue. Since the first recorded case in the country back in January, the Covid-19 pandemic has drawn out the challenges and risks of systems and status quos. Education was one of the many sectors caught in surprise as it grappled to continue learning for all and still enforce preventive measures. With the Philippine community quarantine classifications initially changing every 15th day, the trifocal education system, consisting of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), was eyeing what perhaps is [...]

Normalizing Distance in Education through Distance Education2021-01-20T13:15:13+08:00

[Full-text] Top FED Graduate and UPOU Class Valedictorian 2020, Mariebelle Balazuela’s Speech

2021-01-20T12:03:09+08:00

In the face of unprecedented times, we find ourselves having to celebrate our graduation virtually. What could have been one of the most unforgettable events of our lives is now replaced by staring at a computer for a few hours hoping that ZOOM won’t pixelate our blemishes, double chins, and wrinkles; yet as online students, we soldier on! I may not hear your laughter, nor can I look you straight in the eyes, but I hope my words will reverberate to all of you proud graduates of the UPOU 2020. You may be wondering what a middle-aged woman is doing [...]

[Full-text] Top FED Graduate and UPOU Class Valedictorian 2020, Mariebelle Balazuela’s Speech2021-01-20T12:03:09+08:00

You are invited to UPOU’s 1st Virtual Graduation

2021-01-20T12:06:20+08:00

You are invited to the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) 24th Commencement Exercises on 05 December 2020, Saturday at 9:00 AM. The 1st Virtual Graduation will carry the theme, “Revolutionizing Disruptions for Excellence and Equity,” consistent with its 25th anniversary theme. This is very timely considering the disruptions and challenges the world is facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the circumstances that the country is going through. Senator Joel Villanueva will be the commencement speaker for this virtual ceremony. The event will be live-streamed via UPOU’s Website, UPOU’s official Facebook page, and UPOU Networks Facebook page. Recognition [...]

You are invited to UPOU’s 1st Virtual Graduation2021-01-20T12:06:20+08:00
Toggle Sliding Bar Area
Go to Top