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2023

VSU records its first ever victory in the prestigious National Book AwardsVSU makes history for having first #ProudViscans among the 35 declared winners of the 41st National Book Awards for 2023!

Graduate students join int'l forum on agriculture sustainability in ThailandWith the many challenges this generation faces, such as the impacts of climate change on agriculture and the environment, the Southeast Asian University Consortium (UC) for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources in collaboration with Maejo University (MJU) organized the 8th UC Graduate Forum focusing on the future of agriculture sustainability.

#GoingGlobal: VSU team wins big in an international conference in Thailand A project on the development of a smart and sustainable disaster risk management for Eastern Visayas led by VSU Graduate School Dean Dr. Anabella B. Tulin won two highest awards in the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) held in Bangkok, Thailand.

VSU prof presents paper in Yale University; talks about rainforestation successAs a research institution, Visayas State University (VSU) continued to make an influential contribution to science, technology, and environmental conservation in local, national, and international arenas.

IN PHOTOS: VSU pursues various relief efforts for affected students and other victims of Typhoon OdetteVSU's various relief operations in the aftermath of typhoon Odette.

Southern Leyte gov’t taps VSU for agricultural rehabilitation after Typhoon OdetteVSU to rehab agricultural sector in Southern Leyte

2023 State of the University Address: For sustainability and greater opportunitiesTo our dearest Vice Presidents of the VSU system, the Directors of our ever-growing research units, our dynamic department heads, other members of the University Administrative and Academic Council, the Chancellors of our component campuses in Alangalang, Isabel, Tolosa, and Villaba, and the Deans of the Graduate School and Students, to our alumni who are here and watching us via our livestream, our administrative support staff, beloved students, guests, ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant afternoon to all of you.

VSU prof joins field course on sustainable communities & agroecology in ColombiaTo deeply understand the agroecological restoration approach for sustainable land use and conservation, Professor Dr. Guiraldo C. Fernandez took part in a field course offered by Yale University School of the Environment and the Environment Leadership and Training Initiatives (ELTI) in South America.

#ProudViscans share research on climate resilient agriculture in Thailand#ProudViscans Dr. Moises Neil V. Seriño, Dean of the College of Management and Economics, and Mr. Dhenber Lusanta of the Ecological Farm and Resources Management Institute (Eco-FARMI) took part in the Special Lecture Series on Climate Resilient Agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand as invited resource speakers and collaborating experts.

2021

Celebrating VSU’s strong partnership with ACIAR and DENR on forest landscape restoration in the PhilippinesThis is the main goal of the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) project called ACIAR ASEM 2016/103, a five-year research engagement between the Visayas State University (VSU) and the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

AdMU collabs with VSU on gender, climate and disaster resilience researchA virtual signing was held on June 30, 2021, between VSU President Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin and AdMU President Fr. Roberto C. Yap S.J. together with CCARPH Project Leader Dr. Emma E. Porio.

2020

VSU forestry experts train Indian foresters for BioAcademy FinlandVisayas State University co-hosted a “Professional Skill Upgradation Course for Indian Forest Service Officers” in partnership with BioAcademy Finland on January 29-30, 2020 at the VSU Center for Continuing Education.

VSU saves our trees; DPWH completes road widening project in Baybay City campusVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

2019

VSU hosts youth conference on weather and climate with WeatherPhilippinesVisayas State University, through its newly established Department of Meteorology and in partnership with WeatherPhilippines Foundation Inc., hosted the Youth Conference on Weather and Climate held at the VSU Convention Center on April 26, 2019, as one of the highlights of the week-long 95th anniversary celebration.

Biodiversity academicians, advocates hold nat’l symposium at VSUVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

VSU-based Yale initiative marks 10 years of rainforestation training in PHELTI, an initiative of Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, empowers and supports community to design and implement an array of land-use practices and initiatives.

World Bank mission team meets with VSU experts to improve coastal resiliency in Eastern VisayasThis project seeks to establish green and grey coastal defenses like mangroves, and seawalls aim to protect vulnerable coastal areas in the provinces of Samar, Leyte and Southern Leyte that are prone to the effects of climate change.

In hosting nat’l seminar, VSU climate change center urges youth to take action on climate issuesThe two-day conference themed: “Engaging the Youth in Climate Action, DRR, and Resilience Building”, aimed to bring together young people and youth leaders who recognize the urgent need to address climate change, disaster risk reduction, and resilience-building against the negative impacts of climate-induced natural disasters.

2018

#VSUAnniv: DENR reg’l director accentuates strong partnership with VSU in supporting local communitiesAtty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo, Regional Director of DENR -VIII, highlighted the significant role of VSU in the agency’s thrusts in supporting local communities.

VSU student orgs launch envi-oriented obstacle run, music fest for Naga landslide victimsVSU student organizations launch KapaligiRUN, an environment-oriented obstacle run, to rasie funds for Naga landslide victims

Around 2,000 students and their families receive relief assistance after TS AgatonVSU students residing in Poblacion, Baybay City gathered at the Veteran’s Plaza to claim their food packs and basic water supply from the VSU relief operations team

2017

#VSUAnniv: Tech, envt'l protection must strike a balance—ex-Energy SecretaryTechnology is vital in globalization, as it is in the care for our health and environment, said former DOE Secretary Petilla.

VSU joins Basura Run 2017Team Scrambled Legs and VSU Alumni Community Relations Office brought Basura Run to the university campus.

2016

VSU launches carbon trading with German groupVSU entered into an agreement with NatureLife-International in Germany for carbon emissions trading making the university the first in the Visayas to institutionalize carbon dioxide compensation.

VSU, CCC to beef up Haiyan-affected areas through agriVSU signed a memorandum of agreement with the Climate Change Commission to help six barangays in Haiyan-affected municipalities in Leyte and Samar.

VSU geodetic eng’g students lead coastal cleanup in campus, nearby barangaysVSU geodetic engineering students led a coastal cleanup activity

2015

To mitigate disruption of food supply, VSU launches #OplanTanumVSU launches the “#OplanTanum” to help mitigate the strain on the food supply chain within the immediate VSU community and its neighboring barangays, as efforts to contain the novel coronavirus continue.

Viridescent, a #ProudViscan short film wins grand prize in Klima Film FestivalA #ProudViscan short film wins Klima Film Fest 2021.

VSU student orgs lead awareness campaign on 2017 Envi WeekVSU will kick-off its 2nd Envi Week with the theme: #RoadtoSustainability: Youth and Nature in Harmony, November 6-12.

VSU joins 3rd Faculty Forum of premier Southeast Asian University ConsortiumVSU joins the 3rd Faculty Forum of premier SEA University Consortium.

IHK celebs anniv by reaching out to kids of Odette affected communitiesVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

Student groups unite for environment week Various student organizations at VSU convened to organize a set of activities for a week of environmental management awareness and appreciation, November 7-11.

DBS faculty members conduct R&D workshopThe Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) conducted a workshop on January 15, 2015 at the department’s AACCUP Room to formulate research agenda and eventually make project proposals aligned with the R and D Agenda of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) where DBS belongs. The activity took place in response to the request of Assoc. Prof. Rosalina D. Poliquit, CAS R&D Coordinator, to come up with the DBS R&D Agenda which will be integrated in the overall R&D Agenda of the College

VSU spearheads a conference on rehabilitating typhoon-damaged agriculture and hosts the 6th PSAI Biennial ConventionThe Visayas State University (VSU) Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte organized a conference on Experiences and Lessons Learned in Rehabilitating Typhoon-Damaged Agriculture and hosted the 6th PSAI Biennial Convention on July 30 – August 1, 2015 at the VSU Convention Hall.

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