Mary Rose Maharlika Palmares, News, Research Management Office
As part of the year-long celebration of the University’s 120th Founding Anniversary, the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development (OVPRED), through the Research Management Office (RMO), inaugurated the 120 Public Lectures with a joint event featuring the World Bank.
The lecture titled “World Bank Public Lecture 2024: RESILIENT HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS THAT DELIVER FOR ALL” took place on January 31, 2024, at the Bulwagang Balagtas, PUP Main Campus. The inclusion of the World Bank Public Lecture 2024 at the university underscores its commitment to enhancing the culture of research and knowledge-sharing through international partnerships and collaboration.
“As the university celebrates its 120th year, it continues to uphold its mission of providing quality education that is resilient and adaptable to the changing times. Our Sintang Paaralan’s goal has always been to provide an education that is not only high in quality but also accessible to all. This is the essence of resilience in education,” Dr. Anna Ruby P. Gapasin, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development shared in an interview when asked about the significance of this engagement.
Mr. Joel Paulin Mendoza, a PUP alumnus and a World Bank education specialist, introduced the World Bank’s global education experts: Dr. Roberta Basset, Dr. Harry Patrinos, and Dr. Janssen Teixeira. They presented key findings on the issues and trends in higher education delivery.
Dr. Basset, the Global Lead for Higher Education/Senior Education Specialist, discussed a complementarity framework that emphasizes responsiveness and agility during disruptions, highlighting its potential advantages for Philippine higher education.
Dr. Patrinos, a Senior Adviser for Education, explored the design of effective public-private partnerships in education. Meanwhile, Dr. Teixeira, a Senior Education Specialist, delivered a lecture on the readiness of Filipino secondary students to transition to higher education. An open forum ensued, where faculty members from different colleges and campuses actively engaged with the guests on-site and via Zoom.
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