FICS Dean Explores Immersive Learning Frontiers at ECTI-CON 2025
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FICS Dean Explores Immersive Learning Frontiers at ECTI-CON 2025

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At the forefront of immersive technology in education, Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr., from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), delivered an insightful presentation during the parallel and tutorial sessions of the 22nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information…

UPOU BAMS Students Participate as Interns at Chulalongkorn University
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UPOU BAMS Students Participate as Interns at Chulalongkorn University

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Four Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), participated in a three-week laboratory internship at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The internship was conducted under the mentorship of Professor Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij from the…

UP Open University and Philippine Marine Corps Explore Collaboration on Immersive Learning Technologies

UP Open University and Philippine Marine Corps Explore Collaboration on Immersive Learning Technologies

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A benchmarking meeting between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) was held on 19 May 2025, at the Sandbox, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The visit focused on potential collaborations in immersive learning primarily for the expansion of educational opportunities, with the…

UPOU Students Celebrate Metaverse Festival with Virtual Cultural Exhibits and International Exchange
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UPOU Students Celebrate Metaverse Festival with Virtual Cultural Exhibits and International Exchange

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Students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) gathered on 8 May 2025–both onsite at the Multimedia Center Theater, UPOU-DICT Building, Diliman, Quezon City, and online via Zoom, to celebrate the Metaverse Festival—a two-day event that showcased student-led virtual cultural exhibits in an immersive digital environment. Hosted by…

Immersion and Innovation: The Future of Education at WILLS 2025

Immersion and Innovation: The Future of Education at WILLS 2025

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The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS) 2025, held from 13-15 April at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) in Kyoto, Japan, brought together educators, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the evolving landscape of immersive learning technologies. From virtual and augmented reality to AI-driven learning environments,…

Immersive Frontiers: UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project 2025 Concludes with Strengthened Academic Collaboration

Immersive Frontiers: UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project 2025 Concludes with Strengthened Academic Collaboration

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The UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project, co-sponsored by the Japan International Christian University Foundation (JICUF), successfully concluded its week-long initiative on the 22nd of March, 2025. Organized by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) in collaboration with the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and the…

FICS to Host ICU Delegates for Immersive Frontiers: ICU-UPOU Knowledge Exchange 2025

FICS to Host ICU Delegates for Immersive Frontiers: ICU-UPOU Knowledge Exchange 2025

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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is pleased to announce the initiation of its inaugural Knowledge Exchange Project in partnership with the Japan International Christian University Foundation (JICUF) in Japan. This project seeks to promote substantive academic collaboration and knowledge transfer between the two universities. The Faculty of Information and…

Immersive Open Pedagogies Showcases OpenXR at Tri-Conference 2025

Immersive Open Pedagogies Showcases OpenXR at Tri-Conference 2025

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The Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) made a strong impact at the Tri-Conference 2025, held from February 24-28, 2025, at UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna. As part of their participation, they set up an interactive exhibit titled “OpenXR: Immersive Learning Without Borders”, showcasing how extended reality (XR) can revolutionize education…