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USC to host URC 2026
The 10th University Research Conference (URC 2026) will be held on April 23-24, 2026 at the Fr. Michael Richartz Conference Center and other venues in Talamban Campus. This year's conference will... Read More
Deep dive on seaweeds: The green gold of the Blue Economy
Danilo B. Largo, Ph.D., Director of the USC Innovation and Technology Support Office and Head of the Marine Biology Section, will be the featured guest of the fireside chat series Notes from the... Read More
USC to host 2nd Agri-Life and Bioresource Sciences symposium
The University of San Carlos will host the 2nd International Agri-Life and Bioresource Sciences symposium on February 26-27, 2026 at the SAFAD Theater in Talamban Campus. Adopting the theme,... Read More
USC acquires quantum computers
At the cusp of the Second Quantum Revolution, the University of San Carlos (USC) has taken a bold and decisive step toward shaping the future of science and technology in the Philippines. With... Read More
USC hosts 8th International and 16th National Convention of the Philippine Society for Cell Biology
The University of San Carlos (USC) through its Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Pharmacy, hosted the 8th International and 16th National Annual Convention of the Philippine Society... Read More
USC Biology students earn international recognition for innovative tropical microbiology research
The University of San Carlos through the Department of Biology participated in the 2nd Core-to-Core International Biosymposium with the theme “Harnessing the Potential of Tropical Bioresources to... Read More
USC to host URC 2026
The 10th University Research Conference (URC 2026) will be held on April 23-24, 2026 at the Fr. Michael Richartz Conference Center and other venues in Talamban Campus. This year's conference will... Read More
Deep dive on seaweeds: The green gold of the Blue Economy
Danilo B. Largo, Ph.D., Director of the USC Innovation and Technology Support Office and Head of the Marine Biology Section, will be the featured guest of the fireside chat series Notes from the... Read More
USC to host 2nd Agri-Life and Bioresource Sciences symposium
The University of San Carlos will host the 2nd International Agri-Life and Bioresource Sciences symposium on February 26-27, 2026 at the SAFAD Theater in Talamban Campus. Adopting the theme,... Read More
USC acquires quantum computers
At the cusp of the Second Quantum Revolution, the University of San Carlos (USC) has taken a bold and decisive step toward shaping the future of science and technology in the Philippines. With... Read More
USC hosts 8th International and 16th National Convention of the Philippine Society for Cell Biology
The University of San Carlos (USC) through its Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Pharmacy, hosted the 8th International and 16th National Annual Convention of the Philippine Society... Read More
USC Biology students earn international recognition for innovative tropical microbiology research
The University of San Carlos through the Department of Biology participated in the 2nd Core-to-Core International Biosymposium with the theme “Harnessing the Potential of Tropical Bioresources to... Read More
University Research Conference
URC 2026, the 10th installment of USC’s largest research event, will be held on April 23 and 24, 2026 in Talamban Campus. We are calling for papers for oral and poster presentations. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2026.
Priority Areas
The University of San Carlos seeks to contribute to the science, technology, and management of human, food/health, water, energy and waste resources in Region 7 while keeping ethical, humanist, transformative, and Catholic perspectives.
Research Centers
USC is home to several research centers, including our latest, the Medical Biophysics Group (MBG)-Center for Tissue Engineering and Biological Soft Materials, among others, that are dedicated to advance knowledge to benefit the community.
Grants and Awards
Research programs in various fields in USC obtain their support from grants and awards, including government grants from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), smaller grants from industries and local governments, as well as internal research grants.
Facilities and Services
Learning environments play key roles in our students’ academic journey. Here at USC, we have dedicated facilities and services for each field of study to provide the best place for learning.
Recent Publications
USC seeks to deliver information in the most useful form in the academic community. Find some of our researchers’ most recent publications here.
Governance
USC maintains a seamless academic experience with the help of each respective office, council, committee, and other governing bodies. Learn more about USC research governance here.
Partnerships
We create partnerships with research collaborators, Technology Licensing and IP Protection providers, and create industry linkages to achieve our goal of bringing forward academic excellence.
Patents and Startups
Startup innovation, product development, and inventions at USC are patented to protect intellectual property and academic knowledge.