The University Research, Extension Linkages, and International Affairs (URELIA) Office serves as a dynamic hub for advancing the Universidad de Manila’s mission of academic excellence, community engagement, and global collaboration. It oversees the university’s research initiatives, fostering innovative studies that address pressing societal challenges while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and students. URELIA also drives impactful extension programs that connect the university’s expertise to the needs of local communities, ensuring sustainable and inclusive development. Through its international affairs efforts, the office forges strategic partnerships with global institutions, enhancing student and faculty exchange opportunities and infusing global perspectives into the university’s academic programs. Together, these pillars position UDM as a forward-thinking institution dedicated to knowledge creation, community service, and global integration.
About University Research
The research component focuses on fostering a culture of innovation and inquiry by supporting faculty and student research initiatives. It oversees the development, implementation, and dissemination of research aligned with institutional priorities, addressing local and global challenges.
MANUALS
Publications
Research News and Articles
About Extension Linkages
The extension linkages component bridges the university and the community by facilitating outreach programs that apply academic expertise to societal needs. It develops partnerships with local organizations and industries to promote sustainable development and empower communities through knowledge transfer and capacity-building activities.
EXTENSION LINKAGES AGENDA 2025-2030
The Universidad de Manila’s Extension Linkages Agenda (2025-2030) is represented by the acronym LEADERS which focuses on building leadership and development across governance, health, education, environment, and economic sectors. The acronym emphasizes leading initiatives in a sustainable and impactful manner, which aligns with the goal of transferring knowledge and fostering self-reliant communities.
L – Legal Frameworks and Governance: Strengthening governance, human rights, and public management through legal reforms and inclusivity training to promote equitable development.
E – Environmental Sustainability: Advancing climate action, waste management, and ecological restoration with knowledge transfer for sustainable practices.
A – Advancing Health and Wellness: Promoting public health, medical services, and disaster risk management through healthcare knowledge transfer.
D – Development in Science and Technology: Supporting technological innovation and scientific literacy for sustainable community solutions.
E – Education and Arts Revitalization: Fostering continuous learning, cultural preservation, and gender equality through research and educational practices.
R – Revitalizing Economic Growth: Empowering communities through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cooperative development for long-term economic sustainability.
S – Social Empowerment: Driving social enterprise development and economic empowerment for marginalized communities. Read More
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EXTENSION LINKAGES PLATFORM 2025-2030
“Healthy Habitat: Sustainable Community Solutions for Vector and Domestic Animal Management”
Data-Driven-Basis (Needs Assessment)
Barangay 790, located in Zone 86, District 5 of Manila under the administrative district of Sta. Ana, Manila. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,741. This represented 0.09% of the total population of Manila. Barangay 790 the adopted barangay of the Universidad de Manila.
Data-driven needs assessment (Arellano et. al. 2023) enumerated the top ten (10) problems of Barangay 790 Zone 86. It was revealed that the topmost problem is “Dumi ng Aso at Pusa sa Kalsada”.
Alarmingly, data gathered by the Extension Linkage Office in 2022 revealed that cats and dogs are the topmost domestic animals being kept in Barangay 790 Zone 86. Read More
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News and Articles
Colleges Extension PROGRAMS
Other Extension Activities
About International Affairs
The international affairs component strengthens the university’s global presence by fostering international collaborations. It promotes cultural understanding and global competencies by connecting the university with institutions and organizations worldwide.
