Diploma in Women and Development begins in August 2015
The Diploma in Women and Development of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University will be offered starting this First Semester School Year 2015-2016.Read more
UPOU and SEARCA to Offer Non-formal Course on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management
UPOU and SEARCA address climate change adaptation and disaster risk management through online course for planners, researchers, and development professionals.The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through its Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) is now accepting applications to the 10-week non-formal online course on "Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management in Policies, Plans and Investments toward Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development" (ICCADRM4ISARD). The 10-week course will be offered on 18 July-26 September 2015. It is intended for government planners and technical staff at the regional, national, and local levels as well as researchers [...]
Chancellor Alfonso is 2013 Dadufalza Awardee
UPOU Chancellor Grace Alfonso recognized for her achievements and contribution as teacher and practitioner of mass communications and leader in open and distance learning.The University of the Philippines awarded Prof. Grace Javier Alfonso the Concepcion D. Dadufalza Award for Distinguished Achievement for 2013. The award is given to outstanding individuals who excel in their craft and has contributed significantly to important causes in the society. Prof. Alfonso is a faculty at the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication and is on her third term as the Chancellor of the UP Open University. She has achieved innumerable recognition and awards as [...]
UPOU's Wood Culture Celebration 2015
UPOU prepares for wood culture celebration in 2015.The UP Open University will be holding its International Wood Culture Celebration on 3-10 July 2015. The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) is spearheading the activities involving a live-in carving workshop and an artists' forum. UPOU has been celebrating wood culture for three years now, in cooperation with the International Wood Culture Society (IWCS) and the UPOU Cultural Committee. The FMDS sees this initiative as an opportunity to suppport the preservation of cultural traditions and support community-based livelihoods through the exchange of ideas between woord carving communities. The FMDS has organized [...]
CHED MEMO: Conduct of Public Consultation on the Proposed IRR of Open Distance Learning Act
Heads of higher education institutions or their representatives and other stakeholders are invited to attend the public consultations on RA 10650, an Act Expanding Access to Educational Services by Institutionalizing Open Distance Learning in Levels of TertiaryEducation and Appropriating Funds Therefor.
Academic Leadership in a Globalized, Technology-Driven World: Speech delivered by UP President Alfredo E. Pascual at the opening of the UP Academic Leadership Conference 2015
UP President Alfredo E. Pascual talks about opportunities and challenges facing academic leaders in a complex world.Read more
UPOU Distinguishes Outstanding Members on Family Day
UPOU recognizes faculty and staff members for exemplary and loyal service to the university.To give special recognition to its exceptional staff members, UP Open University held its Family Day on 26 February 2015 at the CCDL Auditorium in its Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The program started with the Service Awards given to people who have rendered 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service to the University. The awardees for 20 years of services were Carmelita Orias, Eleanor Manipol, Pura Amoloza, Melinda Bandalaria, Aljendro Zamora, Isagani Nuñez, Perfecto Ramos, Imelda Valera and [...]
UPOU Celebrates 20th Anniversary with “OUREvolution”
UPOU remembers milestones, recognizes partners, and launches new book on its 20th anniversary celebration.UPOU's 20th Anniversary Program took place under the stars on February 24, 2015. Amidst flickering lights, paper lanterns and lush greenery, members of the UPOU community, guests, and partners gathered outside the UPOU Main Building in Los Baños, Laguna to celebrate UP Open University's achievements with the theme "OUREvolution." This year's anniversary theme can be read as "OU revolution, our evolution, our revolution." It captures UPOU's evolution as an open and distance learning institution and its continuing commitment to innovate as it addresses the constantly changing needs [...]
UPOU Hosts International Symposium on ASEAN Studies
UPOU gathers experts in ASEAN to thicken the discourse on and advance the field of ASEANology.The International Symposium on ASEAN Studies (ISAS) was held on 24 February 2015 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium, bringing together ASEAN academicians and experts to talk about ASEANology and promote the community of scholars on ASEAN. Guided by the theme "Our ASEAN: Cultivating the Field," delegates from the 10 ASEAN member states participated in the whole day event to thicken the discourse on three sub-themes: Our History, Culture and Religion; Our Social, Economic and Political Community; and Our Geography & Natural Resources. Keynote speakers and [...]
UPOU Faculty of Education offers online bridge courses
UPOU's Faculty of Education to offer free online bridge courses in Math, English, and Online Learning Skills.The Faculty of Education (FEd) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is offering free online bridge courses in Math, English, and Online Learning Skills as FEd's contribution to UPOU's 20th anniversary celebrations in 2015. The free online bridge courses, which will run for 4-5 weeks, will open on 14 March 2015. This course opening falls on Open Education Week 2015, which is organized by the Open Education Consortium to celebrate the global open education movement. The online bridge courses are: Bridge [...]