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The Gender Divide in Academic Research

2025-10-09T16:40:58+08:00

Today, universities are expected not only to teach but also to generate knowledge through research. Studies indicate that research enables universities not only to generate new knowledge but also to tackle pressing societal problems and ground their teaching in real-world situations. Research productivity in most developing countries is still low despite institutional support. The Philippines ranked sixth out of the 10 ASEAN members in terms of journal publications. A shortage of researchers and financial resources are major factors behind low research productivity in the Global South.  While academics require funding, dedicated research time, career incentives, and supportive mentoring and training [...]

The Gender Divide in Academic Research2025-10-09T16:40:58+08:00

Abstract Submission for 7th CAAWS 2025 Now Open; Deadline Set for 15 August 2025

2025-07-18T17:19:46+08:00

The 7th Congress of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies (CAAWS) 2025 will be held on 6-7 November 2025, onsite at the UP Open University (UPOU) in Los Baños, Laguna, and online.  Hosted by UPOU’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), this year's congress carries the theme “Empower, Sustain, Democratize: Asian Women’s Journey at the Intersection of Change.” It aims to bring together feminist scholars, advocates, and practitioners across Asia to explore pressing issues affecting women’s lives and agency in the region. Interested participants are invited to submit abstracts of no more [...]

Abstract Submission for 7th CAAWS 2025 Now Open; Deadline Set for 15 August 20252025-07-18T17:19:46+08:00

Step Inside the Future of Education: Exploring UPOU’s Immersive Open Pedagogies Program

2025-06-27T12:12:07+08:00

Imagine a classroom that breaks down the barriers of traditional learning, a space where education is not confined to walls, but expands into immersive, digital landscapes. At UP Open University (UPOU), steps are being taken to enhance the learning experience through immersive open pedagogies. Immersive technology allows us to blend virtual and real worlds so you feel that you are a part of the experience. Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) are examples of immersive technologies.  Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr. is a leading researcher in immersive  open pedagogies (IOP) in the Philippines. His passion for IOPs [...]

Step Inside the Future of Education: Exploring UPOU’s Immersive Open Pedagogies Program2025-06-27T12:12:07+08:00

Lahad, Layag, Ladlad: Sining bilang Daluyan ng Makulay na Kwento ng mga LGBTQIA+

2025-06-27T11:12:10+08:00

UPOU faculty, staff, and students celebrate Pride Month through “Lahad, Layag, Ladlad: Sining bilang Daluyan ng Makulay na Kwento ng mga LGBTQIA+” at the UPOU Mega Learning Hub, UPOU-DICT Building, Diliman, Quezon City on 19 June 2025. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), held the “Lahad, Layag, Ladlad: Sining bilang Daluyan ng Makulay na Kwento ng mga LGBTQIA+” at the UPOU Mega Learning Hub, UPOU-DICT Building, Diliman, Quezon City on 19 June 2025. The event intended to bring together faculty, staff, and students in celebration of Pride Month to [...]

Lahad, Layag, Ladlad: Sining bilang Daluyan ng Makulay na Kwento ng mga LGBTQIA+2025-06-27T11:12:10+08:00

UPOU Launches Pride Month 2025 Celebration

2025-06-10T14:35:00+08:00

UPOU faculty, staff, and students during the launch of Pride Month at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), spearheaded by the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), led a colorful launch to celebrate Pride Month this June.  Themed "Out in the Open: Building Pride through a Transformative ODeL," the launch took place at the UPOU Main Lobby, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 4 June 2025. UPOU faculty, staff, and students participated in the event to appreciate the collective struggles of those who came before us, celebrate pride, [...]

UPOU Launches Pride Month 2025 Celebration2025-06-10T14:35:00+08:00

FMDS Dean speaks at Civil Service Commission GEDSI Orientation

2025-04-14T15:43:33+08:00

In celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) held a Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Orientation where the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean, Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt., served as a speaker. Held last 12 March 2025 at the CSC Auditorium (CSC Central Office), the Orientation was held to equip Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System and GAD Focal Persons of CSC with the comprehensive knowledge on foundational GEDSI concepts, definitions, as well as national and international policies and legal frameworks. Moreover, the event organized by the CSC [...]

FMDS Dean speaks at Civil Service Commission GEDSI Orientation2025-04-14T15:43:33+08:00

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 17

2024-10-08T16:09:40+08:00

The Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) Director, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan and OGC Project Staff, Dani Mercado participated in the International University Social Responsibility Forum and learning visits held in Kaoshiung, Taiwan on 25-27 September 2024. During the forum, Dr. Taylan moderated the panel session titled “Forwarding Gender-Inclusive Development Through IUSR.” This session focused on gender mainstreaming initiatives such as research and gender sensitivity training programs, fostering discussions among panel members on effective strategies and best practices. Dani Mercado discussed the proposed conduct of gender sensitivity programs in the trolley community in Los Banos, Laguna and how this can [...]

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 172024-10-08T16:09:40+08:00

CODTL’s OPENTalk and OGC’s GEM Forum ‘Speak OUt’ Episode Champions LGBTQIA+ Voices and Inclusivity, Spotlighting SDG 5

2024-06-21T16:33:24+08:00

In celebration of Pride Month 2024, Speak OUt: Voices and Stories of LGBTQIA+ Students of UPOU, the most recent episode of the OPEN Talk series, was held on June 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It was live streamed on Zoom and on the Facebook page and website of the UPOU Networks in partnership with the Office of Gender Concerns. This OPEN Talk episode emphasized the importance of recognizing gender diversity and creating safe spaces, while acknowledging the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community struggled with to achieve an inclusive society. The event was moderated by Ms. Dannah “Dani” Mercado, Project Staff of the [...]

CODTL’s OPENTalk and OGC’s GEM Forum ‘Speak OUt’ Episode Champions LGBTQIA+ Voices and Inclusivity, Spotlighting SDG 52024-06-21T16:33:24+08:00

Step UP, Speak OUt: UPOU kicks off 2024 Pride Month Celebration, Championing Gender Equality in line with SDG 5

2024-06-13T11:47:56+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) launched the UPOU Pride Month on 5 June 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters. To kick off the campaign, a Pride flag was put around our University’s oblation. This symbolic gesture not only marks the beginning of our celebration but also serves as a visible reminder of our university’s unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality for all. Pride Month is part of UPOU’s advocacy and fight for gender equality and inclusivity through the  UPOU OGC and its Gender Focal Point System. This year’s theme f, “Step UP, Speak OUt: [...]

Step UP, Speak OUt: UPOU kicks off 2024 Pride Month Celebration, Championing Gender Equality in line with SDG 52024-06-13T11:47:56+08:00
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