Exploring Connected Realities: Highlights From The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium

2024-04-03T13:55:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), the Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) Special Interest Group, and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Transpacific Bridge Program recently co-organized the second World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS 2024). The event carried the theme “Connected Realities: Bridging Cultures and Disciplines Through Immersive Experiences” and was held at TUFS in Japan from 25-27 March 2024. Dr. Aya Fukuda, Assistant Professor at TUFS and Co-Chair of WILLS 2024, and Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, delivered the introductory remarks at the beginning of the symposium. A thought-provoking session [...]

Exploring Connected Realities: Highlights From The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium2024-04-03T13:55:16+08:00

Ceremonial Signing Strengthens Academic Collaboration Between UPOU and TUP

2024-04-03T13:58:17+08:00

In a significant step towards enhancing academic cooperation, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) forged their partnership through a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The momentous event took place on the 25th of March 2024 at the Tokyo University for Foreign Studies (TUFS), solidifying their commitment to explore various avenues of collaboration. UPOU, a pioneering institution in distance education under the esteemed University of the Philippines System, and TUP, a leading technological university known for its innovative programs, came together under the guidance of their respective [...]

Ceremonial Signing Strengthens Academic Collaboration Between UPOU and TUP2024-04-03T13:58:17+08:00

UP Strengthens Global Academic Ties with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

2024-04-03T13:58:44+08:00

In a testament to the enduring bonds between academic institutions across borders, the University of the Philippines (UP) embarked on a historic visit to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) on Monday, 25 March 2024. Led by Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, UP President, and accompanied by distinguished officials from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, University Registrar Prof. Luisa Gelisan, Office of Public Affairs Director Dr. Myra Almodiel, Immersive Open Pedagogies Program Director Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., and Linkages Officer Margaret [...]

UP Strengthens Global Academic Ties with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies2024-04-03T13:58:44+08:00

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail: Pioneering Borderless Education from the Philippines to Japan

2024-04-03T13:57:57+08:00

In a groundbreaking initiative to redefine the boundaries of education, the University of the Philippines (UP) proudly launched its flagship program, UP VINTA, heralding a new era of transnational academia. The program, officially known as the University of the Philippines - Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia, embarked on its maiden voyage with its first stop in Japan on 22 March 2024. UP VINTA represents a paradigm shift in educational models, as it boldly embraces a borderless approach to learning, transcending geographical constraints and fostering global connectivity. Aimed at Filipino learners venturing abroad, as well as those residing within the [...]

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail: Pioneering Borderless Education from the Philippines to Japan2024-04-03T13:57:57+08:00

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration

2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) formally received its certificate of accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) at the 42nd Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) held on 25 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City with the theme, "Forging the Future@42: Strengthening Health Research Capacities through Dynamic Partnerships”. The UPOU IREC has been recognized as an awardee within the Level 2 category. It is one of the accredited RECs across the country signifying [...]

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

MALLE Alumna and Faculty Participate in ARWA 2024

2024-04-02T15:24:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education’s (FEd) Master of Arts in Language and Literacy Education (MALLE) alumna, Ms. Maria Alexia Adizon, and LLE Faculty-in-Charge (FIC), Dr. Celeste L. Tayzon participated as presenters at the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA 2024) on 29 February to 1 March 2024 at Jeju National University, Jeju Island, South Korea. Meanwhile, Dr. Portia P. Padilla, LLE Program Chair, served as one of the conference’s keynote speakers. Ms. Adizon presented her paper titled “The Relationship of Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) With [...]

MALLE Alumna and Faculty Participate in ARWA 20242024-04-02T15:24:45+08:00

FMDS Welcomes Pioneer Batch of AADE Students

2023-11-06T15:17:01+08:00

Asst. Prof. Tricia C. Ascan, AADE Program Chair, orients the students about the AADE program. The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a Hybrid Student Orientation for the first batch of the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) program held on 14 October 2023 at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room, Los Baños, Laguna and via Zoom. The orientation aimed to familiarize the AADE students with the academic environment, introduce them to essential support services, and ensure a smooth transition into their online learning journey. The first part of [...]

FMDS Welcomes Pioneer Batch of AADE Students2023-11-06T15:17:01+08:00

OGC Holds a Webinar, Rewind & Forward: A History of LGBT Advocacy and the Role of the Academe in Forwarding Gender-inclusive Policies, to Celebrate Pride Month

2023-04-19T14:56:41+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted a webinar entitled Rewind & Forward: A history of LGBT advocacy and the role of the academe in forwarding gender-inclusive policies last June 29, 2022. The speaker and participants in the forum discussed how the LGBT advocacy started and evolved, including the victories and milestones in the fight for LGBT rights. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the Director of OGC and Program Chair of the Diploma/Master of Social Work and the Diploma in Women and Development programs, formally opened the webinar and welcomed the participants. Dr. Taylan [...]

OGC Holds a Webinar, Rewind & Forward: A History of LGBT Advocacy and the Role of the Academe in Forwarding Gender-inclusive Policies, to Celebrate Pride Month2023-04-19T14:56:41+08:00

UPOU RPC and IREC spearhead a Webinar on Ethics in Vulnerable Groups

2023-04-27T11:01:34+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Research and Publication of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), together with the UPOU Institutional Research Ethics Committee, conducted its 4th webinar on Research Conversations Series for 2021 with Dr. Dan A. Ballesteros as the resource speaker. Dr. Ballesteros, the Managing Director of Diagnosticare Medical and Diagnostic Center and a pediatrician affiliated with the National Children’s Hospital where he is a former Hospital Ethics Committee Chairperson, gave a presentation on “Ethics in Vulnerable Groups” as a research approach. The webinar was viewed on various viewing platforms on 28 June 2022 (Tuesday), [...]

UPOU RPC and IREC spearhead a Webinar on Ethics in Vulnerable Groups2023-04-27T11:01:34+08:00

OPEN Talk Features Ethics in Research anew in “Research Ethics: Para Saan Yun?”

2023-04-19T14:51:16+08:00

Research Ethics is a significant component of any research work specifically in conducting studies with human subjects. It ensures that researchers do their work, putting importance not only in practice or contributing to the body of knowledge, but also safeguarding the rights of research stakeholders. OPEN Talk, in its June 2022 episode convened research experts–Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Independent Consultant, UPOU Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC) and Dean, Faculty of Education (FEd), UPOU; Dr. Myra D, Oruga, Independent Consultant, UPOU IREC and Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Research), UPOU– to give an overview of research ethics and [...]

OPEN Talk Features Ethics in Research anew in “Research Ethics: Para Saan Yun?”2023-04-19T14:51:16+08:00
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