Ugnayan Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman(Ugnayan) is a publication of the UP Diliman Information Office under the Office of the Chancellor, UP Diliman. Its editorial office is located at 2/F University Theater (Villamor Hall), Osmeña Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City, with telephone numbers 981-8500 loc. 3982/3983, email address upd.ugnayan@gmail.com. Ugnayan accepts announcements of activities and call for papers of UPD academic and administrative units and student organizations. Text should not exceed 400 words and must contain the title of the event, venue, date and time of the activity, contact information of the organizing…

Program Meet the Summa 2017 Super Summa Diokno to receive honorary doctorate degree Commencement Speaker Commencement Speech   The Chancellor’s Opening Remarks Message of the Class Representative Recognition Rites 2017 UPD General Commencement Exercises Photos

  The Philippine Korean Studies Symposium (PKSS) since its first organization in 2012 has provided a forum for Korean studies scholars and educators in the Philippines to gain and exchange new knowledge and share their insights on Korea. The objectives of PKSS are (1) to promote academic research on Korean studies by Filipino scholars here and abroad, (2) to strengthen Korean studies as area studies, and (3) to develop networks with both local and international institutions. For its fifth year, PKSS aims to feature the potential of Korean studies in…

(JUNE 13)—Incoming University Student Council (USC) Chairperson Benjie Allen D. Aquino, 12 councilors and 19 college representatives, and Philippine Collegian’s (Kulé/Collegian) new editor-in-chief (EIC) Sanny Boy D. Afable, were affirmed by Chancellor Michael L. Tan on Jun. 8 held at the Vinzons Hall Lobby. The newly appointed student officials and Kulé EIC serve a 1-year appointment…

The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines has recognized three UPD professors for their outstanding contributions in the advancement of science and technology in the country. Dr. Cesar L. Villanoy of The Marine Science Institute (MSI) was conferred the title Academician (Acad.) for his researches and studies in physical oceanography. The title Academician is a peer recognition. A candidate, a scientist for that matter, joins the roster if he obtains more than 50 percent of the votes of the total membership of NAST. The membership is the…

The Philippine Genome Center and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is holding an international workshop on “Genomic Epidemiology on Infectious Diseases in the Philippines” on 03-07 July 2017 at the National Science Complex in University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. This Workshop will bring together global experts on the study of genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases, particularly those affecting the Philippines. The Workshops aims to promote collaborations that will enhance the use of tools in bioinformatics, population genetics and statistics in infectious disease research. Days one and five of the Workshop, which will…

Ugnayan Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman(Ugnayan) is a publication of the UP Diliman Information Office under the Office of the Chancellor, UP Diliman. Its editorial office is located at 2/F University Theater (Villamor Hall), Osmeña Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City, with telephone numbers 981-8500 loc. 3982/3983, email address upd.ugnayan@gmail.com. Ugnayan accepts announcements of activities and call for papers of UPD academic and administrative units and student organizations. Text should not exceed 400 words and must contain the title of the event, venue, date and time of the activity, contact information of the organizing group…

(MAY 26) — Fourteen UP Diliman (UPD) students received the Pohang Iron and Steel Company TJ Park Foundation (POSCO-TJF) scholarship for Academic Year (AY) 2016-2017 at the Hall of Wisdom of the Asian/GT Toyota Asian Cultural Center on May 24. Yearly, POSCO grants scholarships to 15 qualified students through its POSCO Asia Fellowship program. Scholars receive monetary support of $700…

  The Sikhay Kilos Development Association, Inc. will be offering two rounds for the Social Work Board review for 2017. The first batch will be on June 26- July 13, 2017 while the second batch will be on July 3-19, 2017 at the College of Social Work and Community Development. For inquiries and discounted rates, contact Len Trillanes or Monet Manaay at 9292477 or email  swbr2017@gmail.com