BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 30th JUNE 2026 – A collaborative initiative between Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE), UBD SDG Community Engagement Cluster (CEC), and Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan (MSPSBS) launched MS-UBD STEAM Week 2026 at the Chancellor Hall, UBD from 30th June to 2nd July 2026. Held under the theme “Inspiring AI Innovation, Engaging Community,” the three-day programme aims to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions, schools and the wider community to promote...Read More
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 30th June 2025 – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through its Student Affairs Section, officially welcomed a new Student Representative Council (SRC) for the 2026–2027 session during the Dissolution and Appointment Ceremony held at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre. The annual event marked the transition of student leadership, recognising the contributions of the outgoing SRC and welcoming a new council committed to representing and...Read More
HONG KONG, 21ST JUNE 2026 – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) was formally admitted into the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) at the APRU Annual Presidents’ Meeting, hosted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong from 21st to 23rd June 2026. UBD Vice-Chancellor Dr Hazri Haji Kifle received the APRU membership certificate during the APRU Gala Dinner, where he also...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted the ceremony of Presentation of Books to Universiti Brunei Darussalam by His Excellency Mr Ramu Abbagani, High Commissioner of India to Brunei Darussalam on 18th June 2026. The book collection covers various topics such as history, science & technology, literature, culture, and leadership to enrich teaching, research, and student learning at UBD. In attendance during the ceremony are academics, researchers and students, as well as the Indian community in Brunei Darussalam. During the event, His Excellency Mr Ramu Abbagani formally presented the book collection to Dr Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice-Chancellor of UBD. The collection was subsequently handed over to Awang Ahmad Safwan bin Jalil, Acting Chief Librarian, for inclusion in the UBD Library’s collection. The book donation will advance UBD’s internationalisation goals by...Read More
The UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC), under the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), successfully launched its new outreach programme, “Leaf to Life: Connecting People, Plants, and Climate Resilience”, on 14 June 2026. The initiative was held in conjunction with the International Day of Education in Botanic Gardens and supported by a grant from Botanic...Read More
With the aim of strengthening digital capability development and supporting Brunei Darussalam’s aspirations for a resilient, future-ready digital economy, Universiti brunei Darussalam (UBD) formalised a strategic partnership with Innov8 Labs Sdn Bhd through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the UBD Startup Centre @ Entrepreneurship Village (USC @ EV) on 11th June 2026. Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate on initiatives in cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data...Read More
ANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 10TH JUNE 2026 – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is showcasing the intersection of Islamic heritage, artistic expression, scientific research, and sustainable development through a multidisciplinary exhibition at the Islamic Architecture Symposium (IAS) 2026, held from 10th to 14th June 2026. Organised by Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB), the symposium gathered scholars, practitioners, and institutions to...Read More
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 8th June 2026 — Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) officially relaunched the ‘UBD Startup Centre @ Entrepreneurship Village’ (USC @ EV), an incubation hub dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial talent, supporting startup growth, and fostering a culture of innovation within the university and the broader national ecosystem. Designed as an accessible and affordable platform for...Read More
Held from 2–6 June 2026 in Singapore, the conclave provided opportunities for research exchange, international networking, funding exploration, and engagement with leading research institutions. A delegation of researchers from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) participated in the 2nd ASEAN-NEXUS Early Career Researchers (ECRs) Conclave 2026, held in Singapore from 2 to 6 June 2026. The five-day programme brought...Read More
A Brunei delegation comprising representatives from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), government agencies, and industry stakeholders visited Wuhan Polytechnic University (WHPU) and Guangdong Nutriera Group in the People’s Republic of China from 28 to 30 May 2026, advancing key collaboration efforts in aquaculture research, innovation, and industry development. The visit supports the development of the Brunei Aquaculture Innovation Centre (BAIC),...Read More
