Welcome to Research Innovation Extension and Community Outreach (RIECO)

The creation of the UB Research Innovation Extension and Community Outreach (RIECO) was spearheaded for it to serve as a venue for the harmonious growth of the different departments of the institution, their faculty and students, in their pursuit of academic excellence and professional growth and development. The RIECO regularly plans, designs, conducts, coordinates and evaluates short-term training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures for various clienteles while propagating the research culture in the University and the society.

Director’s Message

Research, development, and innovation are the key towards the attainment of a knowledge economy society. As one of the leading Higher Educational Institutions, the University of Baguio through its Research and Development Center (RDC) strives to be one of the architects in building this knowledge economy. The UB family works hand-in-hand with the United Nations (UN) and the Philippine government towards the realization of the 17 UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specifically SDGs 4,5,10, and 17.

Donnavila Marie B. Panday, PhD, JD
Director, UB R&DC-ECOS

2022 Research Publication Award

The University of Baguio was awarded by the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) Research Publication Capacity Building under the Academy for Higher Education Faculty Members’ Advancement and Development (AHEAD) Cordillera Program, on January 20, 2023 at Bontoc Mountain Province for being an HEI with the HIGHEST number of international research  publications and researchers for 2022 as a result of the Kabadang 3.0, Cardinals Edition. readmore>>

Highlights and News

Volunteerism 101: PNVSCA visits UB

At its core, volunteerism reflects the intrinsic human desire to contribute positively to society, driven not by monetary gain but by a genuine commitment to the welfare of others. This orientation digs into the essence of selfless volunteering, exploring the...

The University of Baguio, Bolsters and Initiates Knowledge Economy and Resilient Society (UB BIKERS)

The University of Baguio (UB) demonstrated its ongoing dedication to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by organizing its third annual UB BIKERS event on April 27, 2024, in partnership with the University of Baguio Alumni Foundation Inc. (UBAFI), headed by...

UBLES outreach program empowers kindergarten pupils at Dona Nicasia J. Puyat Elementary School

The activities designed to enrich the young minds included engaging story-telling sessions and creative art activities, fostering imagination and cognitive development among the children.

UB C.A.R.E.S joins Pinsao Proper Barangay Assembly for Project Partnerships

The first barangay general assembly of the year of Barangay Pinsao Proper with the theme: “Barangay at Mamamayan, Sama-samang Nagtututlungan sa Pagtaguyod ng Maayos, Maunlad at Mapayapang Pamayanan Tungo sa Isang Bagong Pilipinas” was held on March 27, 2024 at...

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐒𝐖𝐃𝐎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬

This collaborative endeavor served as a benchmark for the introduction of UB CARES program, aligning its Five Pillars; Health, Literacy, Livelihood, Peace and Order, and Infrastructure, with the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals.

2022 Research Publication Award

Research Publication Capacity Building under the Academy for Higher Education Faculty Members’ Advancement and Development (AHEAD) Cordillera Program

The Webinar on Design Phase

The Webinar on Design Phase is a continuation of the research conceptualization phase, as part of the research capability training program for UB researcher, students, and guests which was conducted on October 22, 2022. The half-day webinar discussion aimed to...

Webinar on Research Conceptualization

The conceptualization of the research webinar is the start of the series of research capability trainings of the R & DC office to the students and employee researcher/s.

R& DC’s Orientation of its Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and Research Schemes

The activity was held on September 3, 2022 through zoom platform and was streamed on RDC Facebook page. The zoom meeting accommodated 447 participants composed of faculty members, students and non-teaching staff from various schools and offices of the University...

KABADANG 3.0 Cardinals Edition

In partnership with the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region as part of its Kabadang 3.0 Research Publication Capacity Building under the Academy for Higher Education Faculty Members’ Advancement and Development (AHEAD) Cordillera Program, the training served as an...

14th University Research Colloquium

The 14th University Virtual Research Colloquium was held last April 23, 2022, via Zoom meeting. There were 276 attendees of the event composed of faculty members, non-teaching employees, and students. The colloquium provided an avenue of 9 research presentations which...

Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights

The University of Baguio Research and Development Center, part of the research capability program for the students and employees, conducted a webinar on Intellectual Property

Webinar on Quantitative Analysis

The University of Baguio through the Research and Development Center’s continuing research capability training conducted a webinar on Quantitative analysis using SPSS last February 12, 2022. The event was conducted via Zoom and streamed on RDC Facebook live participated by...

13th Virtual Research Colloquium

The first Research Week of the University of Baguio spearheaded by the Research and Development Center was held last November 22-26, 2021

Webinar on Institutional Research Format

The research capability program of the University continued with the conduct of the webinar on Institutional Research Format last October 30, 2021 via Zoom application. The event was also featured live in the Facebook page of the Research and Development...

Research Ethics and Tool validation and reliability

The Webinar series on Research Ethics and Tool validation and reliability was conducted on September 18, 2021, via Zoom while streamed at the R&DC Facebook live

Orientation on RDC Policies and Research Schemes

The webinar on Orientation of Research and Development Center (RDC) policies and research schemes aimed to familiarize students enrolled in research, faculty members, and staff with its policies and guidelines in conducting research. The activity was conducted last August 20,...

12th University Research Colloquium: A Virtual Presentation

Last May 6, 2021, via Google Meet, the 12th University Research Colloquium was held. It was attended mostly by faculty members from different schools and guests outside the University through the FB page of the RDC. Dr. Aida A. Dapiawen,...

Webinar series on Validity and Reliability

As part of the ongoing R&DC’s institutional Research Capability Training Program, the webinar series on Validity and Reliability of Research Tools was conducted on April 17, 2021 via google meet while streamed at the R&DC Facebook live. The platform was...

11th University Research Colloquium: A Virtual Presentation

The 11th University Research Colloquium was held last February 20, 2021, via Google Meet. It was attended mostly by faculty members from different schools. Dr. Janice Kaylyn K. Lonogan gave the opening remarks. She commended the presenters and encouraged the...
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