The University of the Philippines is proud to have five of its scientists and faculty named among this year’s Asian Scientist 100. Joining the ranks of Asia’s most outstanding scientists are: Dr. Mary Donnabelle Balela and Dr. Aurelio de los Reyes V from UP Diliman; National Scientist Romulo Davide and Marcela Navasero from […]
The University of the Philippines has officially opened Buwan ng Unibersidad, June 2. This monthlong celebration of its founding anniversary is an extension of what used to be a weeklong series of activities. UP distributed the program of festivities throughout the month to accommodate a broader range of UP System-level initiatives planned for this period. […]
The panelists, beginning second from left: Southern Cross University School of Education Professor Emeritus Martin Hayden; UNICEF Philippines Chief of Education Akihiro Fushimi; and UP Diliman College of Education Professors Dina Ocampo and Marie Therese Angeline Bustos. With them is UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Lorraine Pe Symaco (leftmost), who moderated the discussion. Photo […]
The University of the Philippines Center for Education and Development, a recently-established unit under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, organized a panel discussion on general education, May 22 at the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. The discussion featured Emeritus Professor of Higher Education Martin Hayden of the Southern Cross University […]
The Sexual Assault Investigation Kit developed by the DNA Analysis Laboratory of the Natural Sciences Research Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman was formally launched May 19 as part of DAL’s 30th anniversary celebration. The program also included the signing of the commercial licensing agreement between UP Diliman and Manila HealthTek Inc. for the production […]
The University of the Philippines Mindanao has officially opened its School of Medicine, following the approval of the UP Board of Regents, April 30. It is accepting applications to the Doctor of Medicine program until May 31. “The initiative aims to increase the number of physicians serving communities in Mindanao,” UP President Angelo […]
The University of the Philippines reported that, as of 2025, its innovation ventures and initiatives were strongest in health, agri-aqua and food, and climate and environment. Among the 113 technology ventures and initiatives reported by the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office in 2025 were 45 technology licenses, 24 spinoff companies, and 68 technology […]
The University of the Philippines convened researchers and academics, industry and government leaders, and community partners for Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit, held May 5 to 6, showcasing the impact of the university’s research breakthroughs and partnerships with several industries and sectors. “It is not enough [for UP] to produce leaders. We have […]
The University of the Philippines continues to move toward bringing the Philippine General Hospital to Diliman, as the university explores the possibility of a partnership with the Quezon City government for its development, to bring world-class and affordable health care to more Filipinos. A consultative meeting was held March 16, led by UP […]
The University of the Philippines has further strengthened its inclusive admissions goal with more qualifiers coming from public schools, indigenous communities, and unserved and underserved communities in the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2026. “We are committed to fulfilling our mandate of improving admissions and promoting inclusive access to quality higher education,” UP President […]
The UP College of Medicine (then known as the Philippine Medical School) opens. It predates the opening of the University proper by 3 years.
