The Philippine Public Safety College-National Police College (PPSC-NPC), in collaboration with the Philippine Academic Society and Climate Disaster Resilience (PASCDR), and the UP Resilience Institute (UP RI), hosted a summit with the theme “SHAKE UP: Optimizing Resilience for the BIG ONE.” The event was held on July 31, 2024 at the NPC Heroes Hall in […]
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UPRI IB Meets with Senate Electoral Tribunal for Potential Emergency Preparedness Training
On October 8, 2024, the Institution Building (IB) division of the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI) held a meeting with representatives from the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) to discuss a possible Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) training. The meeting aimed to explore how UPRI can assist SET in developing an effective plan tailored to their specific needs […]
Advancing Resilience Through Modern Communication Tools: Insights from Dr. Bruce Malamud
By: For. Rysch Nae Subijano The Growing Importance of Resilience Communication In a world increasingly affected by multiple hazards, effectively communicating resilience has become more essential than ever. During the 14th episode of the Resilience Live webinar series, Dr. Bruce Malamud, Wilson Chair of Hazard and Risk and Director of the Institute of Hazard, Risk […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Which part of the fault accumulates stress?
Scientists should continue exploring subjects and media beyond the physical and natural sciences, as Dr. John Dale Dianala shares in Episode 29 of the Behind the Science Podcast. His love for literature and film began in childhood, sparked by the many books available through his mother, a literature professor, and his other relatives. Early exposure […]
UP RI – NOAH Center Presents at the 58th Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN58) Meeting
The UP Resilience Institute – Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center was proud to participate in the 58th Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN58) Meeting, held from August 26–30, 2024, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Hosted by the Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN) and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, APAN58 provided an invaluable platform for […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Earthquake and tsunami hazard modeling
In the 39th episode of the Behind the Science Podcast, Dr. Raquel Felix shares the story behind her PhD dissertation on modeling tsunami scenarios for Lombok and Bali, Indonesia. In the episode, she dove into the captivating process and analysis involved in developing tsunami models, which provide a crucial scientific basis for disaster preparedness in […]
UP RI – NOAH Center Lights Up the Ignite Stage at the 2024 APMCDRR
The UP Resilience Institute (UP RI) – Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP NOAH) Center attended the recently concluded 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Metro Manila from 14 to 18 October 2024. The Philippine Government has partnered with the United Nations […]
UP Resilience Institute Successfully Hosts Publishing Workshop
The UP Resilience Institute, in collaboration with the UP System Office of International Linkages, hosted a highly informative and well-attended Publishing Workshop. The highly reputable resource speaker was Dr. Bruce D. Malamud, Director of the Durham University Institute of Hazard, Risk, and Resilience, Wilson Chair on Hazard and Risk, and Executive Editor of Natural Hazards […]
Prof. Bruce D. Malamud Conducts Quantitative and Qualitative Data Visualization Workshop for UPRI Staff
One of the critical elements of impactful research is to convey meaningful implications through effective data visualization. Well-formulated and crafted visualizations should be able to deliver a story that is understandable to audiences across multiple disciplines. Understanding the value of this, Prof. Bruce D. Malamud from the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience of Durham […]
RCW Engages Communities in Dengue Project: Initial Collaboration Talks with Brgy. Campus
On October 16, 2024, the UP Resilience Institute – Research and Creative Work Division (UP RI-RCW) briefed the Brgy. UP Campus Health Unit about the Center for Climate and Health on Global Research on Disasters (CORD) Project on Dengue, with Barangay Kagawad Ana Falcon, Barangay Administrator Melody Villegas, and the city and barangay health workers […]