Dr Salwana Md. Jaafar, Assistant Lecturer from the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), embarked on a two-week transformative journey to Stanford University. Funded by Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and supported by UBD, Dr Salwana’s visit was a pivotal component of a collaborative project involving IBER, the...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in conjunction with the UBD Open Day, successfully hosted its much-anticipated Research Open Day on 3rd and 4th February 2024, bringing the community closer to the university’s research initiatives. With the theme “UBD Research and Sustainable Development Goals,” the event aimed to underline the pivotal role of research in addressing societal...Read More
As a firm advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s (UBD) multi-pronged approach to sustainability cuts across all facets of key university operations and principles. The Sultanate’s premier institution, UBD stands poised to be a key driver for sustainable development in Brunei Darussalam. The vision is clear: to cultivate...Read More
A Collaboration Agreement signing ceremony between Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED), a joint institute by SingHealth and Duke-NUS Medical School, was held at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. The UBD Vice Chancellor, Dr Hazri Kifle signed the agreement on behalf of UBD while Professor Ivy Ng, Group Chief...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is inviting prospective students to learn more about available programmes, entry requirements and life on campus by visiting the Higher Education Expo 2024 and UBD Open Day 2024. UBD representatives will be on hand to receive visitors at the Higher Education Expo 2024 to be held from 3rd to 4th February...Read More
Monday 2nd January 2024, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) announces the enrollment of 246 new students for the January Intake of the 2023/2024 academic year. In his address for the UBD Freshers Week intake session 2023/2024, the Vice Chancellor Dr. Hazri Haji Kifle highlighted UBD’s guiding principles encapsulated in the motto ‘Futuring Together.’ “Futuring” emphasises proactive...Read More
Three significant scientific studies led by researchers from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Ministry of Health (MOH), and Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC), were published in the prestigious Lancet journal series. These collaborative efforts involved scientists from 21 countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Lao People’s Democratic...Read More
Researchers from multiple countries investigate key factors affecting utilisation of deceased organs in Asia and discuss collaborative ways to move forward in paper published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is on the rise in Asia, with one of the highest incidence rates in the world. Kidney transplantation is...Read More
A cohort of 23 distinguished participants from local universities and institutions came together for an eye-opening two-day event from 27th to 28th November 2023, at the UBD Library. The event, called 3-D Training Approach: “Design, Develop, Deliver,” marked the end of the Information and Digital Literacy Programme—an effort carefully put together by UBD Library and...Read More
Local I.T. security company I.T. Protective Security Services Sdn Bhd (ITPSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) today at the UBD campus in Jalan Tungku Link. The MOU serves as a general framework for the establishment of an academic-industry link, initiating a working relationship between UBD and ITPSS for cooperation...Read More
