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 […]
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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 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 […]
Exploring Hazard Interrelationships and Dynamic Risk Scenarios: A Lecture by Bruce Malamud, Ph.D.
Dr. Bruce D. Malamud, Director of the Durham University Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience and Wilson Chair for Hazard and Risk, delivered a lecture last 19 September 2024 at the National Institute of Geological Sciences on Hazard Interrelationships and Dynamic Risk Scenarios. His lecture, part of the 2024 NIGS Lecture Series, sheds light on […]
RCW Forges Partnership with CAL Foundation Inc.
The UP Resilience Institute – Research and Creative Work Division (UP RI-RCW) forges a partnership with the CAL Foundation Inc. (CALFI) in the implementation of two major projects. Last October 11, 2024, the UP RI team represented by RCW Director Glecy Atienza, Chief Science Research Specialist Dennis de la Torre, and Junior Project Assistant Alexa […]
UPRI, DU IHRR, and UP NISMED conduct Natural Hazards Demonstrations and Activities for Secondary School Teaching Workshop
By UPRI Education Division and UP NOAH Center Hazards Assessment Team The UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), in partnership with Durham University Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience and the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED), successfully held a Natural Hazards Demonstrations and Activities for Secondary School Teaching Workshop on September 28, […]
RCW Engages Communities in Dengue Project: Initial Meeting with KIN
The UP Resilience Institute – Research and Creative Work Division (UP RI-RCW) forges a partnership with the Kitanglad-Integrated NGOs (KIN) as part of the community engagement core for the dengue research under the Center for Health on glObal Research on Disasters (CORD) Project. Last October 11, 2024, the UP RI CORD Community Engagement Core Team […]
Forging Resilient Partnerships: Durham University IHRR and UP Resilience Institute Join Forces on DRR and CCA Initiatives
The Director of Durham University’s Institute on Hazard, Risk, and Resilience (IHRR) and Wilson Chair of Hazard and Risk Prof. Bruce D. Malamud, PhD, arrived for a research, capacity building, and linkages visit last 16 September 2024 at the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI). In the last few years, Dr. Malamud has been actively collaborating with […]