15 January 2025
Innovating Tradition: Revitalizing Cebu's Tartanilla Through Horseshoe Design and Sustainable Tourism
The operation of horse-drawn carriages (tartanilla or parada to some) in Cebu City has recently faced significant challenges, particularly with declining interest in tartanilla and the rise of modern transportation, such as the increasingly popular and efficient electric- powered three-wheeled vehicles...
13 January 2025
Empowering Educators: Research Capability Training (RCAT) for Senior High School Teachers
In a groundbreaking initiative, Cebu Technological University Malabuyoc Extension conducted a Research Capability Training Program: Gasa Para sa Senior High School Program to equip senior high school teachers with advanced research skills. This activity emphasizes the university’s commitment to fostering...
16 December 2024
CTU-Naga Empowers the ATI Tribe Community Through Literacy and Technical Training
Cebu Technological University-Naga Extension Campus proudly concluded its transformative extension initiative, Paglaum sa Tribung Ati-hanon: Literacy and Technical Training Program, held from September 30 to December 9, 2023. This program focused on uplifting the lives of the ATI community in Sitio Buyo,...
14 December 2024
FSTLP CTU-MC launches EcoSpark Advocate Program
The Future Scientists and Technology Leaders of the Philippines (FSTLP) at Cebu Technological University – Main Campus unveiled a new initiative, EcoSpark, that aims to empower students to become advocates for climate action through writing, public speaking, and leadership opportunities on December...
14 December 2024
CTU Naga Extension Campus fosters sustainable future for the ATI Tribe
The Cebu Technological University (CTU) Naga Extension Campus successfully concluded Paglaum sa Tribung Atihanon: Literacy Program Phase 2 on December 14, 2024, at Sitio Buyo, South Poblacion, City of Naga, Cebu. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to empowering indigenous communities...
13 December 2024
Revolutionizing Math Education with Hands-On Mathematical Kits
The introduction of a mathematical kit designed to enhance students’ understanding of fractions marks a significant step forward in innovative education. Through combining hands-on learning with interactive tools, this program addresses the need for engaging and effective teaching methods. Its...
13 December 2024
𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨-𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The Russo-Ukrainian War debate series, organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development through the Office of Students Affairs and Center for Social Innovation – Argao Campus, takes center stage with a compelling student-led discourse on critical global issues. Held across...
12 December 2024
AI-Driven Learning Resource Center: A CDIO Approach to Global Collaboration
The AI-driven Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Cebu Technological University (CTU) – Argao Campus represent a groundbreaking initiative that leverages advanced AI technologies to transform education. This project not only enhances personalized learning and student engagement but also underscores CTU’s...
03 December 2024
Bridging Innovation and Industry: The Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit Visayas 2024
On December 2-3, 2024, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the region gathered for the much-anticipated Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit Visayas 2024. Held under the theme “License to Innovate: Connecting Innovators and Industry,” the event served as a dynamic platform...
03 December 2024
CTU Hosts 2-Day Workshop on Technology Readiness, Pitching Skills, and Gender-Inclusive Strategies
In a bid to drive inclusive innovation and align research with real-world needs, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development, in partnership with the RATBI and IPTBM Projects, organized a two-day workshop titled Empowering Innovation through Technology Readiness, Pitching Skills, and...
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Research in the University
CTU's research multi-disciplinary areas highlighting basic, applied, and developmental fields in engineering and technology, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, and natural resources, arts, sciences and humanities, health sciences, and education. Research thrusts shall be aligned to the rural and urban development in consonance with the priorities of the Philippine Government, including the Department of Science and Technology, Commission on Higher Education, Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism, and Department of Energy, and international organizations, including United Nations, World Health Organizations and OIE-World Organisation for Animal Health.
Research Agenda
The Cebu Technological University research programs support the generation, dissemination, diffusion, and promotion of multi-disciplinary and appropriate agriculture, fishery, forestry and natural resources, trade and industrial technologies, basic services, and education, engineering, arts, and social sciences to uplift the general well-being of the people. The following priority agenda are identified for the following satellite campuses:
- Argao: Agriculture (with focus on rice and native chicken), biodiversity, climate change, and textile sciences
- Barili: Biotechnology and Agriculture (piggery, poultry, farming)
- Carmen: Fisheries and Marine Sciences
- Daanbantayan: Post-harvest Fisheries Technology
- Danao: Engineering and Industrial Technology
- Moalboal: Aquaculture and Agribusiness (with focus on piggery and fisheries)
- San Francisco: Aquaculture
- Tuburan: Agriculture (with focus on coffee and native pigs)
Research Funding
Research projects in the University conducted by faculty members or student(s) are supported by internal, external, or personal funds. Internally-funded research projects are supported by the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the central Special Trust Fund (STF). While externally-funded research projects are those supported by external funding agencies and institutions, including but not limited to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Commission of Higher Education (CHED), Department of Agriculture (DA), United Nations (UN), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), among others.
Research Offices

University Director for Research and Development (UDRD)

University Grants Administration (UGAO)

University Knowledge, Innovation and Technology Support and Transfer Office (KITSTO)
Research Centers

Biodiversity, Environment and Natural Resource Center (BENRC)

Center for Climate Change (CCC)

Center for Communication and Media Research (CCMR)
Facilities

Food Innovation Laboratory Section

Limnology and Marine Studies
