INTERNATIONALIZATION

A Decade of Partnership: UM and UBJ Renew Commitment to Global Academic Collaboration

Davao City, Philippines – Strengthening a decade-long alliance, University of Mindanao and Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya formally renewed their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 5, 2026, at the UBJ Campus in Indonesia.

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Ranked 46th in the Philippines: UM Strengthens Global Standing in 2026 Webometrics

Davao City, Philippines -  The University of Mindanao begins 2026 on a strong note as it earns recognition in the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities January 2026 edition. UM ranks: 2nd among Private Higher Education Institutions in Davao City, 46th in the Philippines and 3,262nd worldwide. These results reflect the University’s consistent annual inclusion in the rankings and its continuous improvement in global positioning reinforcing its reputation as a competitive and globally visible institution.

RESEARCH BITS

5-Year Research Initiative Tests Science-Driven Forest Restoration in Mining Landscape

Davao City, Philippines –  In the heart of Tampakan, South Cotabato, within the Copper–Gold Project Area of Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI), a transformative research initiative is redefining how ecological restoration can take place in degraded mining environment: degraded mining landscapes.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | CAMPUS BUZZ

How Did UM Students Turn Filipino Innovation into an Award-Winning Story?

Davao City, Philippines –  Students from University of Mindanao earned national recognition as Team Creative Blocks, composed of Bachelor of Multimedia Arts students, emerged as Grand Winner of Gawad Alunig 2025 during the Gawad Alunig x Dalumat (GAxD) Awards, held at The Manila Hotel in celebration of DOST-TAPI’s 39th Anniversary last January 30, 2026

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ProgMES of CEE Recieves Recognition From CHEDRO XI

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UM Hosts Ukrainian Ambassador for Courtesy Visit and Global Affairs Lecture

Davao City, Philippines -  The University of Mindanao welcomed Yuliia Fediv, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of the Philippines, for a courtesy visit with the University’s top officials.

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Courtesy Visit Enhances UM–UNISKA Academic and Community Engagement

Davao City, Philippines - The University of Mindanao warmly welcomed a delegation from Islamic University of Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari (UNISKA). The visit served as a meaningful opportunity to reinforce institutional ties and deepen mutual understanding between the two universities. UNISKA, a partner institution of UM Tagum College (UMTC), is currently conducting lectures and community service initiatives as part of its academic engagement in the Philippines.

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4 Faculty Exchange Programs in 2025–2026 Strengthen UM–UBJ Ties

Davao City – As part of the ongoing collaboration between University of Mindanao and Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, two faculty members from UBJ, Indonesia, were welcomed for a courtesy visit and academic engagement held at the UM Matina Campus on January 21, 2026.

CAMPUS BUZZ

UMasenso Hub Empowers Innovators Through Intellectual Property Workshop

Davao City – The University of Mindanao UMasenso Hub successfully conducted a two-day Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for its four incubatees — Bukas Bukid, RLG Voltworks, Sobear, and TanUM Nanotech Solutions — along with select students from the Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering programs who are actively developing research-based innovations.

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The Octogenarian Journey Begins