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Welcome to the University of Santo Tomas
Welcome to the University of Santo Tomas
The 2nd Philippine Herpetology Symposium will be proudly hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST), a premier academic institution recognized as the oldest existing university in Asia and a center of excellence in education, research, and cultural heritage. With its long tradition of fostering academic inquiry and scientific advancement, UST provides an ideal venue for bringing together researchers, students, and conservation practitioners to share knowledge and strengthen collaborations in the field of herpetology. The symposium will be organized by the UST Herpetological Research Collection (UST-HRC), which operates under the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS), in collaboration with the College of Science. Through this gathering, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions that not only advance the study of amphibians and reptiles in the Philippines but also promote conservation initiatives that are vital to the country’s unique and diverse ecosystems.
The 2nd Philippine Herpetology Symposium will be proudly hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST), a premier academic institution recognized as the oldest existing university in Asia and a center of excellence in education, research, and cultural heritage. With its long tradition of fostering academic inquiry and scientific advancement, UST provides an ideal venue for bringing together researchers, students, and conservation practitioners to share knowledge and strengthen collaborations in the field of herpetology. The symposium will be organized by the UST Herpetological Research Collection (UST-HRC), which operates under the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS), in collaboration with the College of Science. Through this gathering, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions that not only advance the study of amphibians and reptiles in the Philippines but also promote conservation initiatives that are vital to the country’s unique and diverse ecosystems.
This significant event is also aligned with the centennial celebration of the UST College of Science, marking a hundred years of excellence in scientific education, research, and innovation. As part of this milestone, the symposium underscores the College’s enduring commitment to the advancement of natural sciences and its role in addressing pressing environmental and conservation challenges. By hosting the symposium, UST highlights its continuing legacy as a leader in nurturing scientific inquiry while fostering partnerships across academic, professional, and conservation communities. The celebration of both herpetological research and the College’s centennial milestone demonstrates UST’s dedication to bridging tradition and innovation in the pursuit of knowledge and sustainable development.
This significant event is also aligned with the centennial celebration of the UST College of Science, marking a hundred years of excellence in scientific education, research, and innovation. As part of this milestone, the symposium underscores the College’s enduring commitment to the advancement of natural sciences and its role in addressing pressing environmental and conservation challenges. By hosting the symposium, UST highlights its continuing legacy as a leader in nurturing scientific inquiry while fostering partnerships across academic, professional, and conservation communities. The celebration of both herpetological research and the College’s centennial milestone demonstrates UST’s dedication to bridging tradition and innovation in the pursuit of knowledge and sustainable development.
Our Partners
Our Partners
The Center for Conservation Innovations is a Philippine-based organization that develops innovative, science-based, and community-driven solutions to advance biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management.
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity is ASEAN’s response to the challenge of biodiversity loss. It is an intergovernmental organization that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the 10 ASEAN Member States and with regional and international organizations on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of such natural treasures.
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