The UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center on Food and Nutrition Security (IdSC-FaNS) is set to launch a centralized Knowledge Management System (KMS) before the start of the next academic year. Designed as a web application, the KMS aims to address long-standing knowledge-sharing and collaboration gaps within the university’s research community. Some...
UPLB REPS share insights, aspirations at 7th General Assembly
Around 250 UPLB Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS) convened on April 15 for their 7th General Assembly, where they shared personal experiences, insights, and aspirations about their roles within the university. REPS are unique within the UP System as they are classified as academic non-teaching staff. They focus on...
UPLB, U of G partner on food security and sovereignty forum
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the University of Guelph (U of G) organized the “Knowledge Exchange on Food Security and Sovereignty” on March 24, 2025 at the Agricultural Systems Institute Lecture Hall, UPLB. The forum brought together experts, academics, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for tackling...
UPLB’s Digital Transformation Project Wins Best Paper at International RDE Congress
UPLB's digital transformation project, UPLB TUKLAS, received the Best Paper award at the 6th International RDE Management Congress held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from March 18-20, 2025. The congress, themed "Fostering Innovation in Research Management: Towards a Globalized Economy through Research & Development," convened over 100 delegates from...
UPLB officials undergo executive training on SDGs
As UPLB takes significant strides towards becoming a sustainability leader in higher education, its high-level officials participated in an executive training that aims to integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its research, teaching, and community engagement activities. The training held from October 16-18 was facilitated by CIFAL...
UPLB holds annual workshop for R&E coordinators
The UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) held its annual Research and Extension Coordinators’ Workshop on September 6. The activity brought together around 50 R&E coordinators from various UPLB units to discuss the latest updates in managing research and extension activities in the University. Each...
UPLB, KOICA, IRRI hold first meeting for Agricultural Genomics Research Center project
In a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing agricultural research and education in the Philippines, UPLB chaired the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Morell Boardroom for the project “Capacity-Building for Higher Education and the Establishment of Agricultural...
UPLB bags top agri-aqua distinctions at the 2023 Pantas and Tanglaw Awards
On November 10, 2023, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and its researchers were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Pantas and Tanglaw Awards 2023, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD). Lighting the way...
UPLB wins multiple awards from NRCP
Several individuals and units from UPLB were recognized for their outstanding work and contributions in 2023 by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). Each year, the NRCP recognizes outstanding individuals and institutions for their achievements in different areas. The NRCP Service Award honors outgoing members of the NRCP...
NRCP recognizes UPLB as an institutional partner
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) recognized UPLB as an institutional partner for its contributions and efforts in helping the council realize its mission and vision. UPLB's active role in implementing several projects funded by NRCP was also recognized in the ceremony held last December 14 during the...