About UPO

The University Publication Office (UPO) is the service arm of the University that deals with matters relating to publication, that is, any medium for textual and graphical information intended for general public dissemination outside the university, whether for sale or for free. The mandate of the UPO is to assist in the production and dissemination of publishable materials for utilization in instruction, research, community engagement, and formation. The UPO is the agency that guides the publication toward the desired goal, acting in accordance with the principles as defined by the Mission, Vision, and Goal of the University. History. The University Publication Office evolved from the former Research and Publication Office (RPO), an office mandated to “serve as the center for the advancement of research culture in the University.” In 2011, the structure of RPO was changed upon the initiative of University President Fr. Joel E. Tabora who saw the need to make research a collective concern of the University, and not lodged in one office. Thus, the University Research Council (URC) was created, with RPO being renamed University Publication Office (UPO). UPO publishes academic, literary, and artistic works released under the imprint of the Ateneo de Davao University. It assists University units and offices as well as faculty members in publishing their research outputs. It conducts writing workshops and responds to other publication needs of the University community. UPO publishes academic, literary, and artistic works released under the imprint of the Ateneo de Davao University. It assists University units and offices as well as faculty members in publishing their research outputs. It conducts writing workshops and responds to other publication needs of the University community. It also accepts publishable materials from outside sources with focus on Mindanao studies.