VSU Updates: Enabling partnerships, a new dean, and a rise in rankings
Your weekly briefing (August 4, 2021)
In case you missed it…
Allow us to fill you in with news from the last few weeks.
VSU has partnered with AdMU to implement, develop, and publish transdisciplinary research. The Department of Development Communication (DDC) finished a 4-week research webinar series entitled #DevcomTalks. KU Leuven and VSU inks formal partnership after initial engagement that started 8 years ago. VSU CET’s Dr. Roberto Guarte turnovers deanship to Dr. Jannet Bencure after his 15-year service as the college’s dean. Research and Innovation think-tank IRIS places VSU’s Science and Engineering at top 12 and 15th in Health in Research Productivity.
Extending connections
Ateneo de Manila University’s partnership with VSU strengthens our transdisciplinary research efforts in terms of gender, climate, and disaster resilience. The newly instituted VSU Gender Resource Center (GRC) takes the lead in this collaboration.
It’s a wrap for #DevcomTalks
The VSU Department of Development Communication held a 4-part webinar series - #DevcomTalks, featuring 7 research papers from speakers across Asia. Its 4-week run from June 8 to 29, 2020 via Zoom with a live broadcast on VSU’s Department of Development Communication Facebook page ended on a high note.
Solidifying global relations
We had partnerships Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) since 2013. This time, a new partnership was cemented through a virtual signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VSU President, Dr. Edgardo Tulin and KU Leuven Faculty of Science Dean, Dr. Philippe Muchez.
Cheers for the 15 years, welcome new CET Dean
With now-former CET dean, Dr. Roberto Guarte’s upcoming retirement from public service, the installment of the new dean, Dr. Jannet Bencure, was his intention for a smooth transition of power in the college, along with his strong resolve to mentor the new leader.
VSU soars atop research productivity rankings
Institutes for Research, Innovation and Scholarship (IRIS) has placed VSU top 12 in Engineering and Science, and 15th in Health, in its beta university research rankings. The only Eastern Visayas representative within the top 50.
This week’s outlook
Tomorrow, the VSU Integrated High School will hold the commencement exercises for Senior High School Class of 2021.
August 6, Friday, is the deadline for academic requirements for graduation in the university. The university is set to make announcements on its plans for the next virtual graduation.
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EduRank recognizes VSU as 25th top PH university; still the undisputed leader in Eastern Visayas
Distance learning students hold consultation dialogue with the new Online Programs Head
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2 education students join European online summer school program on democracy
12 speakers featured in VSU Biotech’s first international webinar
Food tech webinar highlights how eating eggs can positively impact your health
That sums up the last few weeks. Thanks for reading!
-Bry