Turnitin webinar on navigating generative AI
Turnitin, in partnership with PACU and PEAC, invites you to an insightful and thought-provoking webinar designed for higher education leaders and educators on June 17 (Tuesday) from 9:00 am to 10:45 am.
The webinar will explore the evolving role of AI in education and its impact on teaching, learning, and assessment; the differing perspectives on acceptable AI use among administrators, educators, and students; the strategies for implementing responsible AI policies in higher education institutions; and the best practices for leveraging AI to foster innovation while maintaining academic integrity.
Register here and kindly answer this short pre-event survey. Your responses will help us address key concerns and tailor the discussion to your interests.
Free staff photoshoot on June 11
The Continuum is offering a complimentary photoshoot for all staff members as part of the Continuum Yearbook production.
What to Expect:
- Quick and relaxed shoot (5-10 mins per person)
- Raw, high resolution digital copies sent directly to you
- Department/Photos can be featured in the Continuum Yearbook
📍 Dining Hall, University of Asia and the Pacific
📅 June 11, 2025
🕒 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (group/department photos)
🕒 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (individual photos)
Interested staff members are encouraged to dress professionally.
Please sign up using this form: 2025 Continuum Photoshoot Sign-Up
Call for Entries: 2025 Awards for Publication of Scholarly Work
The University Research Office is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 2025 Awards for Publication of Scholarly Work. All full-time UA&P employees are invited to submit their published scholarly works through this Google Form.
Guidelines:
- Coverage Period: June 16, 2024 to June 15, 2025.
Note: Works that are only “accepted for publication” or “in press” are not eligible. - Eligibility: Full-time UA&P faculty members, academic non-teaching staff, and administrative staff who were affiliated with the University during the conduct and publication of the work are eligible. Research reports published directly by the organization that funded, sponsored, or contracted the project are not eligible.
- Works that can be submitted: Peer-reviewed research articles and literary/ creative works, book chapters, and books that are published locally and internationally
If you uploaded your entries to the REA App before June 4, 2025, you will soon receive an email from the URO acknowledging your submission and requesting additional relevant details.
The deadline for submission of entries this year is June 30, 2025.
Winners will be announced during the celebration of University Day to be held on August 14, 2025.
Kindly email [email protected] once you have completed the Google Form.
Thank you and we are looking forward to your submissions.
UA&P, Sprout Solutions to host webinar on PH job growth trends
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through its School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance, in partnership with software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Sprout Solutions, will host a free webinar titled "The State of Job Growth 2025" on June 11, 2025 (Wednesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. The event aims to help business leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers understand the latest trends in hiring, compensation, and employee priorities across the Philippines.
Drawing from data collected from over 1,300 companies between 2022 and 2024, the webinar will explore how emerging technologies, economic shifts, and evolving workforce expectations are shaping the future of employment in the country.
Featured speakers include Gregorio Mabbagu (UA&P), Sir Winston Malapad (Foundever), and Atty. Lester Ople (Sprout Solutions), who will offer expert insights and practical strategies for workforce planning and employee engagement.
To register, visit https://hubs.li/Q03pFpVF0.
UA&P joins ADB Forum on Responsible AI
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) took part in the high-level forum on “Why Responsible AI Matters” held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Innovation Hub on May 23, 2025. Organized by ADB in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, the seminar highlighted the inclusive and sustainable applications of artificial intelligence technologies for social good.
Representing UA&P were Center for Teaching and Learning Managing Director Mr. Jason de Villa, Master in Applied Business Analytics Program Director Dr. Ruel Maningas, Master of Science in Management Program Director Ms. Kristine San Juan-Nable, BS Data Science Officer In Charge Dr. Eva Rodriguez, and School of Sciences, Engineering, & Technology Dean Dr. Noemi Torre.
The event featured distinguished speakers Professors Simon Lucey and Anton van den Hengel of the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML), who shared cutting-edge developments and real-world use cases of responsible AI. Their insights sparked dynamic discussions among participants from academia, policy, and industry, reinforcing the importance of ethical and responsible approaches to AI development and deployment.
With this initiative, UA&P commits to joining ADB's future AI forum and participating in any dialogue to represent the voice of higher education institutions in the pursuit of AI for social good.
(L-R) Ms. Kristine San Juan-Nable, Dr. Eva Rodriguez, Dr. Noemi Torre, Mr. Jason de Villa, and Dr. Ruel Maningas.
By MC Leonillo & RV Maningas.