This article documents the recent hybrid meeting between the SLU-VLIR Short Initiative Food Upcycling Team and the outgoing Belgian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Michel Parys, held at the Belgian Embassy, Multinational Bancorporation Center 9th Floor, 6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City on 8 July 2025.
The Flemish Interuniversities Council University Development Co-operation or Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad Universitaire Ontwikkelingssamenwerking (VLIR UOS) Ghent University–Saint Louis University (SLU) Food Upcycling Project Team, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Cordillera Administrative Region, spearheaded a Sensory Analysis Training Workshop on 10 July 2025, at SLU’s Incubator for Research, Innovation & Business (SIRIB) Center, Otto Hahn Building, SLU Main Campus.
A student from the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program of Saint Louis University’s (SLU) School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) proudly represented the Philippines in the recently concluded ASEAN Global Youth Summit 2025.
Saint Louis University (SLU) has maintained its stature in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, positioned in the 601-800 range globally. With the persistent commitment of the University in driving impact in sustainability, SLU ranked second among private higher educational institutions in the Philippines.
Saint Louis University continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and innovative learning through its ongoing Hydroponics Initiative, a program that combines service learning with hands-on agricultural technology for the betterment of local communities.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) of SLU, garnered first place in the agriculture category and third place in the food processing category in the 25th North Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer (NLITT) Summit held on 23 to 25 April 2025 at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City.
In April 2025, the University Research and Innovation Center (UnRIC) of Saint Louis University (SLU), under the leadership of Richel L. Lamadrid, PhD, benchmarked three institutions in Mindanao. The Mindanao State University–General Santos, Sultan Kudarat State University, and the University of Southern Mindanao. This initiative formed part of the VLIR UOS Project titled “From Trash to Treasure: Paving Pathways for Food Upcycling to Curb Post-Harvest Losses in the Vegetable Supply Chain of the Cordillera Administrative Region in the Philippines.” The visit aimed to identify leading institutions and individuals actively engaged in innovative food processing technologies, examine best practices in sustainable resource utilization, and assess the development of community-based research efforts. By understanding where these advancements are taking place, who is driving them, and how they have evolved over time, SLU seeks to strengthen its own research capacity. More importantly, the visit underscored the vital role of collaboration and innovation in addressing post-harvest losses and promoting sustainable food systems—key components in achieving the broader goals of the project and contributing to long-term regional development.
Saint Louis University’s Residence Halls (SRH) held a plenary session on 6 April 2025 at the SLU Ladies’ Residence Hall (SLULRH). Residents from the SLU Men’s Residence Hall (MRH), Ladies’ Residence Halls (LRH), and Maryheights Students’ Residence Hall (MSRH) participated in the event that aimed to strengthen financial literacy among student interns—aligning with the university’s advocacy for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
With its commitment to fostering excellence, Saint Louis University (SLU) held the annual Innovations in Creatives, Research, Extensions, and Technology (iCREaTe) spearheaded by the University Research and Innovation Center (UnRIC) at the Fr. Francis Gevers Hall from 2 to 4 April 2025 that included the presentation of research papers from different schools.
This Valentine’s Day, SLU’s “SEA Love: Rewiring High School Memories” event, organized by PIIE and SEA, rekindled cherished high school experiences, fostering connection and nostalgia across the campus.