President Jimenez opens UPMin Kalimuhagan: Knowledge Fair

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President Jimenez at the CARIM building complex

University President Angelo Jimenez led the ribbon-cutting to open the Kalimuhagan Knowledge Fair Exhibit during his recent visit to the new Center for the Advancement of Research in Mindanao (CARIM). The exhibit showcased the work of various researchers and research groups within the university with the theme "UPMin Research: Transforming Insights into Impacts."

Research Director May Anne Mata, in her welcome remarks, said kalimuhagan is translated as "light" or "knowledge on how to use something." Therefore, "Let there be kalimuhagan," she declared.

President Jimenez, in his message, said, "The pioneering spirit is the engine behind the establishment of UP Mindanao. This spirit is hardwired into your UP Mindanao DNA. As the first university president from Mindanao, I have committed myself to supporting that vision of the university as a shining symbol for Mindanao."

UPMin's KIST Park to benefit from DTI's PRISTINE

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Architect's conception of the initial KIST Park building

The University of the Philippines Mindanao's (UPMin) Knowledge, Innovation, Science, and Technology (KIST) Park project is moving forward with the due diligence process to obtain anticipated funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) PRISTINE Project.

PRISTINE, or "Promoting Research and Innovation to Strengthen Transformation of Industries and Enterprises," is a proposed USD 400 million Philippine government loan from the ADB, with the DTI as the executing agency. The PRISTINE program aims to improve the national innovation ecosystem by establishing more applied research and development and innovation infrastructure in line with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.

UPMin researchers show ways to improve coffee farming

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A University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) researcher offered recommendations to improve the incomes of Robusta coffee farmers at the recent 17th Supply Chain Management Forum on "Sustainable Growth and Optimization in Agricultural Value Chains," which was held online by the UPMin School of Management (SOM).

Researcher Mark James Saguimpa reported that at least 80 countries produce coffee, 50 of which are developing countries, with the Philippines ranking 23rd globally and 7th in Asia. In 2019, the Philippines had a gross coffee bean production of 37,727 Metric Tons, with SoCCSKSarGen Region (Region XII) accounting for 34.57% of this volume.

2019-2020 Annual Report

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Annual Report 2019-2020

Read or download the consolidated 2019-2020 Annual Report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14m0Wl9YKH96UqOiHaXTS3uT0M13TMn9h/view?usp=sharing

UPMin is top Biology and Environmental Science HEI in Davao Region

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The EduRank organization placed UP Mindanao in the number one rank among Higher Education Institutions in the Davao Region for Biology and Environmental Science. This ranking was contained in the 2024 February report of EduRank, an independent organization based in Lebanon that evaluates higher education institutions worldwide. The same report placed UP Mindanao's Biology and Environmental Science in the 22nd and 25th ranks, respectively, nationwide. Globally, UP Mindanao was ranked in the 5743rd and 5711th place, respectively, in these disciplines.

The UP Mindanao Department of Biological Science and Environmental Studies (DBSEs) disclosed these rankings on their social media page. According to the DBSES, the rankings are a product of their pioneering research. The DBSES reported 210 publications and 1,909 citations in Biology and 214 publications with 1,639 citations in Environmental Science. Through the disciplines of Biology and Environmental Science, the DBSES demonstrates its unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing relevant issues in the region and beyond.

These endeavors address the Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, Life on Land, Life below Water, Climate Action, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and others.

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