The University of the Cordilleras continues to strengthen its international research engagement as Ms. Jessa Fe Dulnuan, a faculty member of the College of Criminal Justice Education, undertakes a 90-day research stay at Ghent University, Belgium, through the Global Minds Short Research Stay Scholarship. 

Her research stay, which commenced on September 16, 2026, provides an opportunity to engage with international researchers, exchange knowledge and expertise, and further develop her research competencies in a global academic environment. 

Ms. Jessa Fe Dulnuan (center) with Ghent University graduate students and Professor Christophe Vandeviver (far right) following her research presentation at Ghent University, Belgium.

This international research mobility reflects UC’s continuing commitment to advancing faculty research capabilities, fostering international academic collaboration, and expanding opportunities for meaningful research partnerships. 

This initiative aligns with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), particularly Target 17.6, which promotes international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation through knowledge-sharing and collaborative research. It also supports Target 17.9 by strengthening faculty research competencies through international capacity-building opportunities. Furthermore, the initiative contributes to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), Target 9.5, by enhancing the University’s research capabilities and promoting scientific collaboration, as well as SDG 4 (Quality Education), Target 4.3, by supporting the continuous development of academic personnel and the advancement of quality higher education. Overall, the research mobility demonstrates UC’s commitment to international academic engagement, faculty development, and the expansion of meaningful research partnerships.