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 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...
Agricultural Genomics Research Center to rise at UPLB
A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to agricultural genomics will soon rise at UP Los Baños. To signal the start of the facility’s construction, UPLB held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Agricultural Genomics Research Center (AGRC) on December 6 at the project site located along the Pili Drive in the UPLB campus....
UPLB partners with Royal Roads University for climate action and sustainability
UPLB expanded its collaborations with Canadian institutions by partnering with Royal Roads University (RRU) to advance climate action leadership and sustainability. Last November 9, Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr. and Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension Nathaniel C. Bantayan welcomed Dr. Philip Steenkamp, president and vice chancellor of RRU in...
Universities Canada explores collaboration with UPLB
Several delegates from Universities Canada visited UP Los Baños on November 8 for a short tour and discussions on possible research and academic collaborations. Universities Canada is a network of Canadian universities that provide a collective voice for the promotion of their interests in instruction, research and innovation in higher...