The Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (PAPRSB IHS) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) recently concluded its two-day graduate research symposium, ‘IHS GradCONNECT 2026’, highlighting the growing importance of interdisciplinary research and innovation in addressing evolving healthcare crises  Held under the theme ‘Igniting Innovation: Research for a Better Future’, the symposium formerly known as Graduate Research Day sought to bridge the gap between academic inquiry and global health challenges.   In his remark, Guest of Honour, Professor Dr Kenneth...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) continues to advance community-focused sustainability initiatives through the UBD Sustainability Living Lab, bringing in international expertise to guide and strengthen local implementation.  In conjunction with InnovFest 2026, UBD hosted Ts. Dr Nor Azizi Yusoff, Senior Lecturer from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and Chairman of the Muar Living Lab, to share practical insights on implementing sustainable community development models.  During his visit,...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Kensana Health Inc. announced a strategic partnership to position Brunei Darussalam as a global leader in plant-based drug development, also known as phytopharmaceuticals. The collaboration aims to unlock the potential of the  Borneo rainforest while ensuring the protection and preservation of one of the world’s most pristine biological ecosystems.  The collaboration was formalised by the signing of a Memorandum...Read More

The Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA), in collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), officially opened the BLA–UBD Joint Conference 2026, themed “Access to Knowledge and Future Literacies: Moving Beyond Predictions”, at the Central Lecture Theatres, UBD. The three-day conference, held from 28th to 30th April 2026, marks a significant milestone as BLA celebrates its 40th anniversary since...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has officially launched ‘InnovFest 2026’, its flagship biannual innovation and entrepreneurship festival, reinforcing its commitment to advancing innovation capabilities and strengthening industry collaboration in Brunei Darussalam. The event was held at Inspiring Hub, UBD from 28th to 29th April 2026.  Held under the theme ‘Innovate, Sustain and Scale,’ the festival brings together students, researchers, start-ups, alumni ventures and industry partners on a dynamic...Read More