Driving Research and Innovation to

address Regional Challenges in

Central Visayas

CVSC catalyzes research and innovation through the CREATES Agenda—supporting

interdisciplinary projects, generating actionable knowledge, and fostering partnerships that

respond to the needs of communities across the region.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The call for proposals for UPISC Research Grants (FY 2025-2026) is now open. The grant aims to support pluridisciplinaryhigh-impact research across the constituent universities of the UP System, focusing on the application of complex systems, data science, and artificial intelligence on important areas related to sustainable socio-economic development… 

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Our Latest Endeavors

The Art Tourism Research Team of UP Cebu assessed the different artistic traditions and expressions in Cebu

The various artistic traditions and expressions in Cebu such as oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, knowledge and practices concerning...

Focus Group Discussion with the local decision-makers, tour operators and guides at the Municipality of Badian Cebu

The Nature Tourism Research team of UP Cebu conducted a Focus Group Discussion with the major tourism stakeholders at the Municipality of Badian Cebu.

Floral assessment at the Municipality Badian Cebu

The UP Cebu Nature Tourism research team conducted the floral assessment at Kawasan and Matutinao River.

Focus Group Discussion on Sustainable Tourism at Brgy. Punta Engño Lapu-lapu City

The UP Cebu research team conducted a Focus Group Discussion on the Socio-cultural and Economic impacts of tourism at Brgy. Punta Engaño with local stakeholders.

Focus Group Discussion with the locals of Brgy. Maribago

Brgy. Maribago Focus Group participants with the UP Cebu Research Team.

Focus Group Discussion with the locals of Brgy. Maribago

Brgy. Maribago Focus Group participants with the UP Cebu Research Team.

Integrating Teaching, Research, and Extension Seminar-Workshop

Dr. Neil Martial Santillan and the UP Cebu faculty and REPS

Integrating Teaching, Research and Extension

Dr. Neil Martial Santillan speaking on praxis of the UP Diliman History Department toward integrating teaching, research, and extension

Integrating Teaching, Res and Ext_group photo

Group photo of speakers with participants during the API Seminar-Workshop entitled “Integrating Teaching, Research, and Extension” held last August 28, 2019

Centennial Faculty Research Symposium presenters and faculty from different universities

Centennial Faculty Research Symposium group photo

Floral assessment at the Municipality Badian Cebu

The UP Cebu Nature Tourism research team conducted the floral assessment at Kawasan and Matutinao River.

Focus Group Discussion on Sustainable Tourism at Brgy. Punta Engño Lapu-lapu City

The UP Cebu research team conducted a Focus Group Discussion on the Socio-cultural and Economic impacts of tourism at Brgy. Punta Engaño with local stakeholders.

Focus Group Discussion with the locals of Brgy. Maribago

Brgy. Maribago Focus Group participants with the UP Cebu Research Team.

Integrating Teaching, Research, and Extension Seminar-Workshop

Dr. Neil Martial Santillan and the UP Cebu faculty and REPS

Integrating Teaching, Research and Extension

Dr. Neil Martial Santillan speaking on praxis of the UP Diliman History Department toward integrating teaching, research, and extension

Integrating Teaching, Res and Ext_group photo

Group photo of speakers with participants during the API Seminar-Workshop entitled “Integrating Teaching, Research, and Extension” held last August 28, 2019

Centennial Faculty Research Symposium presenters and faculty from different universities

Centennial Faculty Research Symposium group photo

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