SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF ELECTRIC POWER FOR OVERSEAS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Batangas State University signed a memorandum of agreement with Shanghai University of Electric Power for Overseas Internship Program on May 27, 2019 at the Function Hall, CIRTC Building, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City. Both parties have agreed to fulfill the motive of establishing an overseas internship program that will strengthen the bond between China and the Philippines. Said program will help nurture students through overseas internship/ job opportunities, and teaching condition and resources combining industry, study and research.
SEMINAR ON INDUSTRY 4.0 BY MS. KIRSTEN DAVILA RIETH
Batangas State University conducted a seminar on Industry 4.0 with the theme, “Demystifying Industry 4.0- How Universities Can Participate?” on February 4, in preparation for its Strategic Plan 2019-2029. University junior and senior officials and members of the Faculty Confederation and Supreme Student Council Confederation gathered in the event held at the Lecture Room, International Affairs Office, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City. RTI’s Director for Strategy and Innovation Ms. Kirsten Davila Rieth, served as the resource speaker of the event. She talked about the current manufacturing trends and imparted some important matters to consider before investing in Industry 4.0 technologies.
COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND EDU-CONNECT SOUTHEAST ASIA ASSOCIATION
Edu-Connect Southeast Asia Association, Kaohsiung visited Batangas State University on January 25, 2019 to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership. The meeting was graced by delegates from Southern Taiwan Universities and Industries which took place at the Lecture Room, International Affairs Office, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City. Said visit is part of the association’s objective to seek international university-industry linkages, educational collaborations, university social responsibility projects and research lab networking in Metro Manila and CALABARZON region. This aims to bond Taiwan and the Philippines together and soar higher through academic, educational and training collaborations.
PARTNERSHIP MEETING BETWEEN BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY NANYANG POLYTECHNIC, SINGAPORE
Batangas State University in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region IV-A hosted a partnership meeting with the delegates from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Singapore on August 1 at the Function Hall, 7th Floor, CIRTC Building, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City. The meeting was held to discuss the possible areas of collaboration focused on the involvement and development of the students and staff. It aims to create overseas opportunities for students and staff to work on applied research projects and for internships. Delegates from NYP include, NYP International Deputy Chief Executive Director Dr. Henry Heng; NYP International Director Mr. Anthony Woon; School of Chemical and Life Sciences Director Dr. Joel Lee; School of Chemical and Life Sciences Deputy Director Mr. Richard Khaw; NYP International Deputy Director for International Relations Ms. Ester Bay; School of Engineering Senior Manager Mr.Looh Chee Wai; and Student Care and Guidance Deputy Director Ms. Ivy Lim. Delegates from NYP include, NYP International Deputy Chief Executive Director Dr. Henry Heng; NYP International Director Mr. Anthony Woon; School of Chemical and Life Sciences Director Dr. Joel Lee; School of Chemical and Life Sciences Deputy Director Mr. Richard Khaw; NYP International Deputy Director for International Relations Ms. Ester Bay; School of Engineering Senior Manager Mr.Looh Chee Wai; and Student Care and Guidance Deputy Director Ms. Ivy Lim. Delegates from NYP include, NYP International Deputy Chief Executive Director Dr. Henry Heng; NYP International Director Mr. Anthony Woon; School of Chemical and Life Sciences Director Dr. Joel Lee; School of Chemical and Life Sciences Deputy Director Mr. Richard Khaw; NYP International Deputy Director for International Relations Ms. Ester Bay; School of Engineering Senior Manager Mr.Looh Chee Wai; and Student Care and Guidance Deputy Director Ms. Ivy Lim.
3RD SINGAPORE POLYTECHNICLEARNING EXPRESS PROGRAM
Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and Batangas State University, for the third time, converged for another 12-day Learning Express (LeX) Program. This is part of SP’s general educational program which aims to identify the unmet needs in the lives of the people in chosen communities. The program started on September 17, 2018 and lasted on the 28th. As part of the program, the students together with their facilitators spent three days in the chosen communities of Barangay Sawang in Lobo, Barangay Mayuro in Rosario and Barangay Poctol in San Juan, Batangas. They were divided into three groups, each tasked to conduct a series of interviews, brainstorm ideas, and create solutions to the problems of the communities assigned to them.
2018 TAIWAN EDUCATION FAIR
Batangas State University (BatStateU) hosted the first ever Taiwan Education Fair on August 22, 2018 at the Gov. Feliciano “Sanoy” Leviste Multipurpose Memorial Gymnasium, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City. Different Taiwan universities showcased their programs, projects, services and best practices relevant to student and faculty development. Among the participating universities include National Taiwan Normal University; National Tsing Hua University; Chihlee University of Technology; National Chiao Tung University; National Formosa University; National Taiwan University; Minghsin University of Science and Technology; Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology; National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Tzu Chi University; Fu Jen Catholic University; I-Shou University; China Medical University; National Dong Hwa University; WuFeng University; Kaohsiung Medical University; Chung Yuan Christian University; Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET); and National Sun Yat-sen University.
2018 ASEAN CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION ON DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (ACEDRMCCA)
The ACTION Center or Adaptive Capacity-building and Technology Innovation for Occupational Hazards and Natural Disasters Center of Batangas State University (BatStateU) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan (NUK) hosted the 2018 ASEAN Conference and Exposition on Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (ACEDRMCCA) on July 25-27, 2018 with the theme, “Converging with the ASEAN Community in Managing Disaster Risks and Climate Change for a Resilient Community”. The event was held at BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City, Batangas. DRM officials, personnel, researchers and academicians convened to explore the recent developments, pragmatic solutions, and effective application of science and technology innovations in climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness and response.
SEMINAR ON INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE WITH DR. TIM WU
Dr. Tim Wu, the Executive Director of Edu-Connect Southeast Asia Association in Kaohsiung, Taiwan served as the resource speaker of the seminar on Innovative University Governance on July 9, 2018 held at the Lecture Room, CITE Bldg. Pablo Borbon Main I. The speaker shared his advocacy of building “Industry, City, University Entrepreneurship” linkages and taught them on how to create the proper mentality in achieving good governance. Senior and junior officials attended the event.
SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF ELECTRIC POWER AND SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
To strengthen its academic consortium between various international academic organizations and institutions, Batangas State University, Shanghai University of Electric Power (SUEP) and Shanghai Electric Power Construction Company (SEPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 9, 2018 at the Function Hall, 7th Floor, CIRTC Building, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City. The partnership intends to provide opportunities for faculty members and students to actively participate in educational programs and practices among the three organizations in the areas of academic, administrative and professional development. The scope of activities indicated in the MOU includes, exchange of students for study and training programs, exchange of staff for research, lecture and discussion, exchange of academic information, research publication and other resources, enrolment of suitable qualified students into appropriate programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, joint staff development programs, shared curriculum development activities, collaborative research, joint laboratory, internship/OJT (On Job Training) of the students, and employment of graduates.
SEMINAR OF DR. SATOSHI KUBOTA FROM KOCHI UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Dr. Satoshi Kubota from Kochi University in Japan conducted a lecture on Marine Science last March 8, 2018 at the Multimedia Room, 7th floor, CIRTC Building, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Main I. Selected students from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and faculty members were invited to attend and learn from Dr. Kubota’s presentation on the Recent Coral Research Projects in Kochi University and its Facilities for Marine Research.
