The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu), Meiji University, and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) will collaborate in the 2nd Meiji × UP Arts-Based Research (ABR) Forum 2026, scheduled for November 3–5, 2026, with the theme “Reimagining Downtown Cebu: Arts-Based Research in the Metaverse.”
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Joane V. Serrano and Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. showcased how immersive technologies can contribute to meaningful sustainability education in their lecture at the 2nd Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition held in Katowice, Poland,…
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Joane V. Serrano and Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Dean Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. joined the International Academic Conference (IAC) on Energy Justice and Energy Transition 2026 as panel presenters at the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzów, Poland, on 23…
The Immersive Science Communication Open Laboratory (ISCOLab) of the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) showcased its augmented reality (AR) projects under development to representatives from Rokid Philippines during their visit to UP Open University on 3 September 2025. Held at the…
Students from the University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (UPOU FICS) showcased an augmented reality (AR)-assisted running application and a Roblox-based Filipino language-learning game as the Immersive Spatial Technologies and Realities (ISTaR) Laboratory resumed its bi-weekly hybrid research group meetings. Held at the Immersive…
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has joined the International Conference for Media in Education (ICoME) Consortium, strengthening its international partnerships in advancing research and innovation in media and technology for education. UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano (second from left) during ICoME 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano and Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. explored opportunities for collaboration on online and immersive learning during their courtesy call to Dr. Peter Arnade, Dean of the College of Arts, Languages…
UP Cebu Bachelor of Science in Computer Science interns showcased virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) projects designed to advance science communication and immersive learning during their final presentation, “Spatial Shift: Immerse into the Next Generation of Computing,” held at the Immersive Science Communication Open Laboratory (ISCOLab) of the University of the Philippines…
FICS Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. (center) joins UPOU and UP Cebu students as they conclude the 13-week virtual exchange program with the presentation of their Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) application proposals. Innovative language-learning technologies developed through international collaboration took center stage as students from the University of the…
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) warmly welcomed a group of Immersive Science Communication Open Laboratory (ISCOLab) interns in the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition). As part of their internship program, the interns…