THE Philippine Normal University Publication Office (PNU-PO) launched the Best Research Music Video (BRMV) competition in a program held at the PNU HRD Auditorium on Oct. 9, 2024.
BRMV is a first-of-its-kind contest highlighting the fusion of academic research and creative expression, setting a new standard for disseminating research.
The competition was organized with the PNU Events Management Office; the Institute of Creative Expressions and Human Movement Education; the PNU Chorale; and the Center for Sports, Culture, and Arts Development.
PNU Vice President for Research, Extension, and Quality Assurance Teresita Rungduin, PhD, underscored BRMV's role as a trailblazing initiative.
She emphasized that "the competition allows researchers to explore innovative formats for sharing their work by merging scholarship with creative arts, highlighting the event's pioneering approach to engaging broader audiences."
The BRMV program was introduced with a cultural performance by the PNU Kislap Sining Dance Troupe and a preliminary video on the BRMV proceedings.
PNU Publication Office Director Marie Paz Morales, PhD, hoisted the BRMV trophy that symbolized a commitment to celebrate innovative research through creative expression.
Through Rungduin, PNU President Bert Tuga, PhD, conveyed his commendation on BRMV program as a bold step toward innovation in academic research.
Tuga further praised the event for bridging the gap between academe and the community by exploring new methods such as music videos to express research in a way that resonates with wider audiences.
Finalists of the BRMV competition include Shirley Frigillano of Iloilo Science and Technology University, Marie Grace Cabansag and Gizel Santiago of PNU North Luzon, and Everlou Maquiling of Carlos Hidalgo Memorial State University-Negros Occidental.
Frigillano engaged on "Humorous Linguistic Memes as Coping Relief Against Covid-19 Anxiety" while Cabansag and Santiago dealt with the "Key Elements of Relevant Pre-service Training from the Perspectives of Science Education Graduates."
Maquiling featured "Problem-Based Learning Approach in Preservice Teachers: Untold Stories."
Each of the BRMV finalists received a cash prize of P15,000 and plaque of appreciation as recognition for their creative efforts. All of them were recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to both academic and creative landscapes.
PNU VP for Student Success and Stakeholders Services Denmark Yonson, PhD, expressed his admiration for the participants and noted the BRMV event's significance in setting a precedent for blending creativity and research.
He emphasized how this innovative initiative fosters intellectual and artistic collaboration, encouraging future efforts to communicate research more
engagingly and creatively.
"The BRMV program is a pioneering effort that promises to reshape how research is shared, making it more accessible, engaging, and creatively inspiring. By enhancing the dissemination of research findings and fostering a culture of innovation, this initiative sets the stage for future events that will merge creativity and scholarship with the PNU community," Tuga added.
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