Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) kicked off its annual Freshers Week at the Chancellor Hall on 6th January, 2025, welcoming 377 new students for the 2024/2025 academic year. The new intake comprises 26 UniBridge students, 9 Miro-Degree students, 174 Bachelor’s Degree students, 118 Master’s students, 40 non-graduating students, and 10 PhD candidates.
UBD Vice-Chancellor Dr Hazri Haji Kifle, the Guest of Honour, delivered a special address, warmly welcoming the new students and sharing insights on the exciting journey ahead. Meyzah Shahrunie Abdul Rahman, a Faculty of Science (FOS) student from the January intake, led the Oath-Taking Ceremony, which officially marked the beginning of their academic journey at UBD.
The five-day Freshers Week programme is packed with activities and informative sessions designed to help new students navigate university life. Programme leaders from various faculties will introduce students to the modules offered, course registrations, and preparations for the first semester. Students will also learn about UBD’s Discovery Year programme and the wide variety of extracurricular activities available to enhance their university experience.
Additionally, spiritual enlightenment sessions, including a Quranic Journey led by UBD’s religious officers, will guide students on the importance of spiritual growth in their academic and personal lives. An essential part of this year’s Freshers Week is the mental health talk and a session on UBD’s counseling services, aimed at promoting student well-being and highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting their mental health throughout their academic journey.
To foster community building, Freshers Week includes team-building activities, both sports and creative, as well as “Kenali UBDku,” a fun and interactive game that helps students get to know the campus and its key facilities in an engaging way.
The annual Freshers Week is organised by the Student Affairs Section, in collaboration with the UBD Student Representative Council and volunteers. It offers a great opportunity for new students to engage with university life at UBD. For more details on upcoming events or student resources, visit UBD’s official website or Instagram at @ubdbuzz and @studentaffairsubd.