L-NU Strengthens Research Culture Through Webinar on Research and Extension
Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) successfully held its Research and Innovation Week from October 24 to 29, 2025, carrying the theme “Research, Innovation, and Extension: Pathways to Impact, Inclusivity, and Sustainability.”
The week-long celebration underscored the university’s ongoing commitment to advancing meaningful research, fostering innovation, and strengthening community engagement through extension programs. Among the key activities was the Webinar on Research and Extension held on October 27, 2025, via Zoom and Google Meet, which brought together faculty members, researchers, and students to enhance their capability in conducting impactful research and extension projects.
The program commenced with welcome remarks from Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, who highlighted the importance of pursuing research that creates positive and lasting change. This was followed by an inspiring message from University President Dr. Luz T. Duque-Hammershaimb, who reaffirmed the university’s dedication to knowledge creation that transforms lives and contributes to sustainable development.
Two distinguished speakers shared their expertise during the webinar. Dr. Nova E. Arquillano, Professor V at Pangasinan State University, delivered a lecture titled “Mixed-Method Approaches to Socio-Economic Impact Assessment,” where she discussed the significance of using both qualitative and quantitative methods in evaluating the social and economic outcomes of community extension projects. Meanwhile, Ms. Annalie L. Rosales, President of the Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. – North Luzon Chapter and former Director of the Ilocos Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (ICIEERD), presented “Essentials of Research Grant Proposal Writing,” providing practical guidance on preparing successful grant proposals.
The Research and Innovation Week 2025 served as an avenue for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and inspiration. Through activities like the Webinar on Research and Extension, L-NU continues to cultivate a strong research culture that promotes impact, inclusivity, and sustainability, in line with its commitment to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to the betterment of society.
