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The C3L Open Day and Lifelong Learning Festival 2026 was held on 31st March 2026, at the Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Advancement (ILIA) Building, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).  The event commenced with an opening ceremony featuring remarks by the Director of Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L) Associate Professor Dr Jose Hernandez Santos who said that the […]

The School of Business and Economics at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBDSBE) hosted a forum titled “AI in Academia and Office: The Responsible Way Forward” on 1st April 2026 at the Senate Room, Chancellor Hall, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The forum provides a platform for meaningful discussion on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both academic and […]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has broken into the global Top 100 for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, placing in the 51–100 band. This milestone positions UBD among the world’s leading institutions in Islamic Studies and reflects the University’s growing global academic footprint. UBD advances […]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been accepted into the prestigious Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), uniting over 60 leading research universities across the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas. This significant milestone, formalised on 13 March 2026, strengthens UBD’s global academic and research engagement. UBD’s admission reflects the university’s growing research excellence across disciplines including […]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been placed 7th in Southeast Asia in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) South-East Asia Pilot University Ranking, published on 11th March 2026, making UBD the only university from Brunei Darussalam to earn a place in the top 10. Assessed against 104 ranked institutions from ASEAN member states, UBD’s position […]

A Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony and Special Tadabbur Al-Quran session was held at Masjid Universiti, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in conjunction with the commemoration of Nuzul Al-Quran 1447H, bringing together members of the UBD community for a meaningful religious gathering. The event was jointly organised by the Student Affairs Section, UBD and the Student Representative Council […]

In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, Universiti Brunei Darussalam School of Business and Economics (UBDSBE) and the Hand-in-Hand student initiative conducted the ‘Hand in Hand: Ramadan Edition’, a donation drive dedicated to supporting underprivileged families in Kampung Bolkiah. Hand-in-Hand, a student-led project management module from UBDSBE, organised the event in collaboration with […]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) marked the start of Brunei Darussalam’s 42nd National Day celebrations with a flag-raising ceremony held in front of Chancellor Hall, UBD on 16th February 2026. Organised by the Student Affairs Section, the event brought together university staff, students, and invited guests in a spirit of unity to commemorate the nation’s Independence […]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) welcomed prospective students, parents and guardians at the Higher Education Expo 2026 held at Bridex Hall, Jerudong from 7th to 8th February 2026 and UBD Open Day 2026 held at Chancellor Hall, UBD from 9th to 10th February 2026. Both two-day events featured faculty representatives who were on hand to answer […]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through the UniALUMNI convened an exclusive Coffee with VC: Alumni Series, bringing together a select group of UBD alumni for an intimate engagement with the Vice-Chancellor, Yang Mulia Dr Hazri Hj Kifle. The session brought together 10 alumni, now professionals and practitioners in their fields, who returned to UBD to share […]