RESEARCH BITS

Can a Paper Strip Protect Public Health? How Local Innovators Are Redefining Clean Water Tech

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Solidifying its position as a rising powerhouse in the national research landscape, the University of Mindanao secured a highly coveted slot among the pioneer grantees of the Department of Science and Technology–National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Young Scientists Incentive Program (YSIP) Research Grant.

RESEARCH BITS

2 Specialized Sciences Explored: Biology Department Staged International Academic Run in Thailand

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Faculty members and specialized ecology students from the Department of Biology successfully wrapped up an intensive international academic run after participating in the prestigious International Summer School Program 2026. The high-level educational exchange was hosted by Silpakorn University from June 8 to 12, 2026.

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DOST-PCIEERD, Region XI Conduct Project Monitoring Visit at UMBEL

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Representatives from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and DOST Region XI conducted a formal project monitoring visit at the UM Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory (UMBEL) on June 9, 2026.

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LUMINA 2026: Joint Research Conference on Economy, Enterprise, Social Welfare, and Human Development

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

How One Filipino Student Made History on the Pan-Asian Stage

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — True genius rarely follows a smooth path. It is forged in late-night sketches, fueled by relentless passion, and tested by the immense weight of global expectations. For Ejhey Durias, that journey of tireless dedication did not just culminate in an award, it sparked a historic revolution for the entire Philippine design landscape.

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University of Mindanao Advances in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The University of Mindanao has climbed from the 1501+ bracket in 2025 to the 1001–1500 bracket in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, marking its third consecutive year of global recognition among 1,603 institutions evaluated worldwide for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

2 Teams Outshine 1,000+ Competitors: Securing Top Placements at the ASEAN Hackathon 2026

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Two elite student teams from the University of Mindanao successfully dominated the international arena, securing top-tier finishes at the prestigious ASEAN Hackathon 2026. Outperforming a massive competitive field of over 1,080 student participants, 240 registered projects, and more than 100 academic institutions spanning nine ASEAN nations, the dual-team victory cements the university’s reputation as a rising powerhouse in Southeast Asian technological innovation.

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Highlights From The 525th AUN-QA Programme Assessment