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
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 20th MAY 2026 – The Universiti Brunei Darussalam Student Representative Council (PMUBD) Sports Carnival 2025 ended on 20th May 2026, marking the culmination of a student-led initiative that commenced on 16th December 2025. The carnival involved students from across Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) participating in a wide range of sporting activities, which included football, netball, and e-sports, fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and active student participation throughout the programme. Organised as a long-term platform...Read More
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
Cyberjaya, Malaysia | 20 May 2026 The Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), paid a courtesy visit to the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) at Mercu MQA, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regional engagement in lifelong learning, quality assurance, and flexible learning pathways. C3L was represented by Dr Anni @...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
