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26

Oct

By Prince Ronson Sabado and Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo

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UST ranks in only one out of 11 disciplines in THE global subject rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) secured a ranking in just one out of 11 disciplines in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject as it failed to meet the eligibility requirements in the majority of the subjects. UST placed within the 800-1000 band globally in the clinical…

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23

Oct

By Mei Lin Weng

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F3 – October 23, 2023

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (October 23, 2023). Written by Mei Lin Weng Infographic by Anjellyca Villamayor

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20

Oct

By Cali Asajar and Katherine Chan

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Over 10,000 examinees to take first batch of USTET 2024

A TOTAL of 10,510 applicants are expected to take the first batch of the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) on Sunday, Oct. 22, more than threefold the nearly 3,000 examinees in the same period last year, the Office for Admissions (OFAD) said. Of the figure, 7,185 are college…

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15

Oct

By The Flame News

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UST boosts website security as agencies, institutions face cyberattacks

THE UST WEBSITE has undergone augmented security procedures to counter cyberattacks and network vulnerabilities, following the recent incidents of data breaches in the country. Last Oct. 11, the University website was on temporary downtime “for security checks” and “quality assurance measures,” a day after De La Salle University announced that…

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14

Oct

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST thumbs down CSC petition for two-day shift to online classes, academic ease

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas has rejected the Central Student Council’s (CSC) petition to shift to virtual learning and to implement an academic ease from Oct. 16 to 17 due to the tighter academic calendar caused by previous class suspensions. A CSC statement released on Friday, Oct. 13, quoted the…

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13

Oct

By The Flame News

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Artlets alumna named LTFRB officer-in-charge

AN ALUMNA of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters has been appointed officer-in-charge of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) following the suspension of the agency’s chairman. UST legal management graduate Mercy Paras-Leynes was designated to the position on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The decision came a day after…

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10

Oct

By Erwin James Gianan

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UST integrates anti-plagiarism tool in Canvas

AN ANTI-PLAGIARISM tool was installed on the UST Canvas learning management system on Tuesday, Oct. 10, a day after the start of the preliminary exams week. Canvas uses Turnitin, an originality-checking and similarity detection application, to deter students from cheating, especially during high-stakes assessments. Turnitin can be found on the…

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09

Oct

By The Flame News

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Still no anti-plagiarism tool in Canvas as UST starts prelim exam period

AN ANTI-PLAGIARISM tool has not been integrated in the Canvas learning management system despite the onset of the preliminary examination period, raising concerns among some members of the academic staff and students. Last April, UST announced its shift from Blackboard to Canvas after two decades due to “the need to…

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09

Oct

By Cali Asajar

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‘We are called to become saints’

BEING HUMAN should not dishearten individuals from aspiring to be like saints as sanctity and holiness are already within a hand's reach, a former UST rector said. In his homily during the mass for the feast of Our Lady of La Naval, Fr. Rolando dela Rosa, O.P. said even if…

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05

Oct

By Cali Asajar

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Thomasians told to emulate educators, transform the lives of others

THOMASIANS SHOULD follow the example of educators who are passionate about imparting wisdom as it is their lifelong vocation to be of service to others, a Dominican priest said. Santisimo Rosario parish priest Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, O.P. said teaching is not a restrictive profession but a universal mission that…

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