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UPOU contributes to developing the Benchmarking Framework and Data Set for Online, Open, Smart, and Technology-Enhanced Higher Education

The University of Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined the international benchmarking consortium led by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) in the development of the Benchmarking Framework and Data Set for Online, Open, Smart, and Technology-Enhanced Higher Education. Dr.  Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, supported the initiative and delegated Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) to be part of the Technical Working Group (TWG). The task of the TWG was to  develop and agree on a set of benchmarking criteria and indicators for Online, Open, Smart and Technology-enhanced Higher Education. [...]

UPOU contributes to developing the Benchmarking Framework and Data Set for Online, Open, Smart, and Technology-Enhanced Higher Education2023-04-19T16:17:33+08:00

UPOU Celebrates Partners and Launches 2021 Programs during the 26th Anniversary Celebration

The 26th Anniversary of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is an earmark in history, as the first anniversary to be held virtually, and the most heartfelt, perhaps. The event carried the theme “The University of the Future: Sustainability and Agility Amidst Disruption.”  Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, focused her welcome speech on inclusion in education that required the flexibility and agility of institutions “to make sure that learning continues even without coming to schools”  and address barriers through sustainability in education. She thanked the strong support of the UP Board of Regents and UP Officials [...]

UPOU Celebrates Partners and Launches 2021 Programs during the 26th Anniversary Celebration2023-04-27T13:37:31+08:00

Second Offering of Bridge English Course

The second offering of the Bridge English course is moved to 3 May - 12 June 2021. Registration guidelines will be sent to those who have signed up for the course. Those interested to take up the Bridge English course may sign-up through this link: http://bit.ly/2ZoM73C For inquiries, you may send us a message at [email protected] #UPOpenUniversity

Second Offering of Bridge English Course2021-04-12T14:44:19+08:00

OVCAA in collaboration with the Faculty of Education holds its first Research Conversations webinar series of 2021

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), in collaboration with the UPOU Faculty of Education, conducted the first webinar on Research Conversations Series for 2021 with Dr. William J. Boone as the resource speaker. Dr. Boone, a professor at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio, USA) specializing in Evaluation, Measurement and Statistical Analysis, and author of two books on Rasch Analysis, namely “Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences” and “Advances in Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences” (Springer Publishers), gave a talk on “Why Learn About Rasch Measurement?” as a research approach. The webinar was [...]

OVCAA in collaboration with the Faculty of Education holds its first Research Conversations webinar series of 20212023-04-27T13:40:11+08:00

USAPANG KP “Mga Siyentipiko at Pantas: HANEP!”

The University of the Philippines would like to invite you to join the fight for Academic Freedom in the Sciences and Evidence-Based Scholarship for Nation-Building! Featuring UP alumni from all sectors and spheres of society with voices from other universities to reflect on academic freedom as an integral element for an environment that nurtures excellence, innovation, and altruism. Register now to be a part of this Freedom Project, the USAPANG KP (Kalayaan sa Pamantasan) Webinar Series at: https://tinyurl.com/UsapangKP Webinar #5 USAPANG KP "Mga Siyentipiko at Pantas: HANEP!" March 4, 2021 (Thursday) 1-3pm Moderator:  Malou Mangahas Co-Founder and Board Member, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Co-Convenor, Right to Know, Right [...]

USAPANG KP “Mga Siyentipiko at Pantas: HANEP!”2021-03-02T11:18:59+08:00

UPOU Recognizes Exemplary Faculty and Staff

In celebration of the UP Open University (UPOU) 26th Anniversary, with the theme “The University of the Future: Sustainability and Agility Amidst Disruption,” UPOU recognized exemplary faculty members, Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS),  and administrative staff during its anniversary day. The UPOU Family Day was held virtually in the afternoon of 23 February 2021. Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria delivered a brief opening message and expressed gratitude to the attendees of the occasion. To warm up the event, Chancellor Bandalaria gave a quiz about the history of UPOU wherein the UPOU employees gladly participated.  Following this activity was the [...]

UPOU Recognizes Exemplary Faculty and Staff2021-03-02T10:13:44+08:00

UPOU joins Open Education Week 2021 and launches OpenTalk

Open Education Week is celebrated every March of each year. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is one with the world in celebrating this event as part of its  advocacy for open education. This 2021, it will be held on 1 to 5 March 2021 and UPOU has lined up activities in celebration of Open Education Week 2021. First on the list is OpenTalk, a new magazine program that will be launched on 3 March 2021. Open Talk is a one-hour public service program to be broadcasted real-time over the UPOU Networks website and UPOU Networks Facebook page. [...]

UPOU joins Open Education Week 2021 and launches OpenTalk2023-04-27T13:30:54+08:00

Acts of Kindness, Generosity, and Sacrifice in PAG-AALAY webXHIBITION & FESTIVAL

   The University of the Philippines will showcase the acts of kindness, generosity, and sacrifice of our everyday heroes through the eyes of our filmmakers, communicators, and multimedia artists during the Pag-aalay  webXhibition & Festival Awards Ceremony on February 28, 2021 (Sunday) at 6pm (Manila Time) via livestreaming on the TVUP YouTube Channel as well as Facebook Live on the TVUP Facebook Page. The Pag-aalay webXhibition and Festival is an online festival of short videos in the categories of Narrative, Animation, Experimental, Documentary, and Music Video, that celebrate the various acts of kindness, generosity, and sacrifice that everyday Filipinos selflessly give, extend, and [...]

Acts of Kindness, Generosity, and Sacrifice in PAG-AALAY webXHIBITION & FESTIVAL2021-02-26T16:15:26+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Speaks in UNESCO’s OER Dynamic Coalition Webinar

To celebrate the International Day for Education, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), organized the Open Educational Resources (OER), Dynamic Coalition Webinar titled, “The OER Recommendation: The Information Communication Technology Competency Framework for Teachers (ICT CFT)/ OER Project” on 4 February 2021. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, as the  Co-Chair of the OER Dynamic Coalition Advisory Board on Quality  Inclusive  Multilingualism, took part as one of the speakers for the webinar.  Dr. Bandalaria shared about how the ICT CFT Project can strengthen the implementation of the different action [...]

UPOU Chancellor Speaks in UNESCO’s OER Dynamic Coalition Webinar2023-04-19T15:46:50+08:00

UP Open University Unveils Most Awaited Activities for National Women’s Month 2021

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) in partnership with the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, and other partners will be conducting various activities in celebration of the National Women’s Month in March 2021. This year’s theme is: “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women: Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!”. Introductory Course on Contact-center Services The UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungod and the UPOU OGC partner with the largest BPO Company in the Philippines in developing an online introductory course on contact-center services. As the country continues to struggle [...]

UP Open University Unveils Most Awaited Activities for National Women’s Month 20212023-04-19T15:52:13+08:00
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