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Call for Papers and Contributions | ICDE World Conference 2027 Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, Philippines 15–19 November 2027 Submission deadline: 26 February 2027 Explore the conference: icdeworldconference2027.com/ #ICDEWC2027 #ICDEWC31 #CallForPapers #OpenAndDistanceEducation #UPOU

UPOU brings lifelong learning opportunities closer to Filipinos in Poland UPOU, through the UP VINTA, held its first Learning Caravan in Europe on 26 Oct 2026 at the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Read full story: upou.edu.ph/news/upou-holds-… #UPVINTA #UPOpenUniversity

Strengthening local colleges through visionary leadership UPOU, in partnership with CHED and UP NCPAG, brought together local college leaders for the LCLEAD Visioning Summits in Cebu and Laguna. Read the full story: upou.edu.ph/.../upou-ched-an… #UPOpenUniversity #CHED #UPNCPAG #LCLEAD

UPOU formalized its partnerships with the City College of Angeles (CCA), St. Bernadette of Lourdes College (SBLC), and Ilocos Community College (ICC) through a MOU ceremonial signing on 20 Oct 2026. Read the full story: upou.edu.ph/.../upou-partner… #UPOpenUniversity #UPOU #SDG17

UPOU, through the FMDS, partnered with the Los Baños Horticultural Society, Inc. to open the 56th Los Baños Flower and Garden Show on 15 October 2026 at the UPOU Community Hub. Read the full story: upou.edu.ph/.../upou-opens-5… #UPOU #LosBañosFlowerAndGardenShow

IFSS 2026 highlights why sustainability starts with communities Read the full story: upou.edu.ph/.../ifss-2026-hi… #IFSS2026 #UPOU #Sustainability #CommunityResilience #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #SustainableUniversity

Under the leadership of Chancellor Serrano, UPOU represented the Philippines at the 29th SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Centre (SEAMOLEC) Governing Board Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read more: upou.edu.ph/.../upou-represe…

Where learning takes a different path Read the full article to learn more about Dr. Serrano’s journey, UPOU’s mission, and her vision for the future of open learning: upou.edu.ph/.../a-different-… #UPOU #ODeL #OnlineLearning #OpenEducation #UniversityOfThePhilippines

UPOU joins the nation in celebrating the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary this Sep. As a public university, UPOU honors the vital role of public service and reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive, and quality education in service of the Filipino people.

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The International Council for Open and Distance Education and UPOU will convene two Knowledge Dialogues this September on the future of inclusive, scalable, and flexible learning. 23 Sep | UP Cebu 25 Sep | Asian Development Bank Headquarters upou.edu.ph/.../global-educa…

UPOU welcomed Enrich Hong Kong to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening financial literacy and education for OFWs. Learn more about the visit and the potential UPOU–Enrich Hong Kong collaboration: upou.edu.ph/.../upou-and-enr… #UniversityofthePhilippines #UPOU

A study by UPOU MDE graduate Mark Nickhole Bernandino and Prof Primo Garcia looks at how flexible learning can expand access while also highlighting the investments and challenges involved in sustaining it. Read the full article: upou.edu.ph/feature/beyond-t…

UPOU connected with Filipino workers in Hawaii to share opportunities for accessible education, lifelong learning, and skills development while listening to their experiences, needs, and learning goals. Read the full story: upou.edu.ph/.../talk-story-l…

UPOU strengthens commitment to overseas Filipinos through potential academic collaborations with the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu. Read the full story and discover how UPOU is expanding learning opportunities for Filipinos abroad: upou.edu.ph/.../upou-philipp… #UPOU #UP

UP, through UPOU, in tripartite partnership with the BuCor and the UP Alumni Association, conducted the Workforce Development for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) Culminating Activity on 14 Aug 2026, at the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa City.

UPOU proudly congratulates Mariton Manalili on her election as the 43rd UP Student Regent! As the first UPOU student to serve as UP Student Regent, she carries with her not only the voice of UPOU students, but the aspirations of all UP students.