BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 20TH MAY 2026 – Two Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) PhD candidates put UBD on the map as they emerged champions from the inaugural ‘AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge’ Grand Final held in Singapore, strengthening its regional presence in digital innovation and research excellence.  Representing Brunei Darussalam, Dr Hein Minn Tun and Ummi Suhaimei, both PhD candidates in Digital Public Health from UBD’s Pengiran Anak Puteri...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through Office of University Alumni (UniALUMNI), convened the second session of Coffee with the Vice-Chancellor: Alumni Series, bringing together a new group of UBD alumni for an intimate dialogue with the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Hazri Haji Kifle.  The session gathered 10 alumni from diverse professional backgrounds, including education, banking, human resources, media and creative industries, geoscience, counselling,...Read More

The Universiti Brunei Darussalam School of Business and Economics (UBDSBE), in collaboration with the Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), hosted a Distinguished Guest Lecture titled “The Paradox of Islamic Finance: How Shariah Scholars Reconcile Religion and Capitalism” on 14th May 2026 at Ruang Bicara Minda, UBD Library.  The event welcomed Professor Dr Haji Noor Azam Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya Haji Othman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor,...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is setting a powerful precedent, proving that academic excellence and holistic wellbeing are not competing priorities, but deeply interconnected ones.  Since the launch of the Healthy University Roadmap in August 2025, the UBD campus has undergone a meaningful transformation. What began as a structured initiative has evolved into a living, breathing culture...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is strengthening its commitment to holistic wellbeing by hosting a regional workshop on the Healthy University Rating System (HURS), bringing together universities and institutions across Brunei Darussalam and the wider Borneo region.  Held from 6th to 7th May 2026 in collaboration with the ASEAN University Network – Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN) and Mahidol University, Thailand, the workshop...Read More

Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Dr Hazri Kifle, today received a courtesy call from High Commissioner-Designate of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam, Mr Yip Wei Kiat. The meeting discussed opportunities for academic and research collaboration, as well as student mobility initiatives that could be supported by the Singapore High Commission. Both parties expressed interest...Read More

When Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Vice-Chancellor Dr. Hazri bin Haji Kifle took to the stage at the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2026 in Hong Kong last week, his message was direct: universities cannot afford to be bystanders in the climate transition. Speaking on a panel titled Beyond Net Zero: Asia’s Blueprint for a Just...Read More

Office of University Alumni (UniALUMNI), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), convened a Research-to-Policy Roundtable as part of its Inclusive Futures initiative, bringing together alumni, academics, industry practitioners, and government representatives to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of research, policy, and practice.  The roundtable served as a platform to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world application, with...Read More

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