This April, the Kinaadman University Research Office (KURO), in collaboration with the University Research Council (URC), is excited to host the highly anticipated University Research Month, previously celebrated as a weeklong activity. This year's theme is "Advancing Research and Strengthening Impact: On to Greater Collaborations and Newer Grounds". This celebration aims to promote innovative research and academic excellence across various disciplines. The event will feature various activities designed to engage students, faculty, and the community in the spirit of inquiry and discovery.

The month-long celebration commenced with a vibrant opening talk titled "From Lab to Market: Transforming Research into Marketable Innovations" held at the Little Theater in the Main Campus on 2 April 2025. The guest speaker, Ms Querites Q Queja, the Executive Director of the OROBEST Program of the Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry,  Inc, is a longtime champion of turning groundbreaking research into viable products and innovation. During the panel discussion, she was joined by Ms Rubie Mae D Fernandez, a representative from DOST, who talked about funding opportunities; Engr John Paul Yu of IPOPHIL, who expounded on intellectual property rights training; and Mr Chris Gomez, the creative mind behind Chromez Industrial Design Services, who shared his experience in merging design with functionality to bring innovative ideas to life.

Shortly after the program, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Research Poster Exhibit was held on Magis Lane at the Main Campus, showcasing various posters or visual abstracts of student research outputs and creative works. The poster exhibit area was also shared with research output exhibits from the event sponsors, such as DOST X and other sponsors, as well as the junior and senior high school entrepreneurship products and innovation setups. 

With a calendar full of engaging and enlightening activities, the university aims to inspire a new generation of researchers who will contribute to advancing knowledge and improving the lives of many. For more information about the events scheduled for the month, please visit the university’s official website or follow their social media pages for updates. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this vibrant celebration of academic achievement and research excellence!