The Philippine Normal University through the Linkages and International Office (LIO) hosted the International Forum on Strengthening Urban Engagement of Universities in Africa and Asia last 28-29 August 2018.

This international forum gathered some 80 researchers, educators and community engagement experts and practitioners from various universities, government and non-government agencies to discuss best practices in urban engagement and extension programs. The forum reaffirmed the roles of the universities in addressing and responding to the needs of the local community.

Welcome from Dr. Ma. Antionette C. Montealegre, Office of the President, Philippine Normal University (left); SUEUAA PI, Mike Osborne with keynote speaker Professor Mario de los Reyos, University of the Philippines (right)

The Strengthening Urban Engagement of Universities in Asia and Africa (SUEUAA) project is funded by the British Academy under the Cities and Infrastructure programme of its Global Challenges Research Fund and this forum and its associated training is part of that research project, which is conducted in partnership with University of Glasgow in Scotland led by PASCAL Director in Europe, Professor Michael Osborne. It also involves selected universities in Africa and Asia, namely the University of Johannesburg, South Africa,  the University of Dar es Salem, Tanzania, the University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, the University of Duhok, Iraq, and the University of Kurdistan, Iran, as well as of course Philippine Normal University, Philippines. 

This forum was co-organized by Dr. Zenaida Q. Reyes, the Director of LIO and co-researcher in the said research project.

Traditional Philipine Welcome