Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has climbed 18 places in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings to secure the 367th position globally. This places UBD among the top 25 percent of universities worldwide out of 8,467 institutions evaluated and 1,501 ranked. This marks the second consecutive year of improvement for UBD, following a major methodology overhaul introduced...Read More
The Second ASEAN University Network (AUN) Summer Camp 2025 officially concluded with a closing ceremony officiated by Yang Mulia Puan Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, celebrating two weeks of immersive learning, cross-cultural exchange, and youth-driven dialogue on sustainability and regional development. Hosted by Universiti...Read More
Brunei Darussalam held its National Workshop on the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan (ACCSAP) 2025–2030, hosted by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 23rd June 2025. The event brought together representatives from government, the private sector, academia, NGOs and civil society to help shape Brunei’s national input into ASEAN’s next five-year regional climate framework. The...Read More
The Institute of Asian Studies (IAS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) organised a two-day workshop titled ‘Urban Transformations in Southeast Asia’ from 4th to 5th June 2025. The workshop brought together 13 invited international speakers and seven speakers from Brunei Darussalam, to present and discuss papers on this theme. The line-up included two keynote speakers: Professor...Read More
The Borneo Studies Network (BSN) Secretariat and iCUBE Secretariat under the Office Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted The Young Researchers Workshop from 5th to 6th June 2025 at the Inspiring Hall, UBD. Themed ‘2030 and Beyond: Energy Transition and Sustainability in Borneo’, two-day workshop aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in its role as the Secretariat for the Borneo Studies Network (BSN), hosted the 3rd BSN Conference from 3rd to 4th June 2025 at UBD. This year’s conference, themed ‘Smart City Transformation, Biodiversity, and Green Supply Chain in Borneo’, aligns closely with global efforts toward sustainable development and climate resilience. The...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) proudly celebrates four decades of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact with its 2025 Hari Raya celebration themed ‘Gemilang 40: Gemerlapan Aidilfitri.’ This milestone event, held at the Bridex Banquet Hall in Jerudong, marks an important chapter in UBD’s journey since its founding in 1985. The day-long celebration is divided into...Read More
The Brunei Borneo Sustainability Summit, hosted by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), brought together sustainability experts from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam from 21st to 22nd April 2025. The summit, held at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre in UBD, provided a vital platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to address key environmental and socio-economic issues...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Curtin University Malaysia have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen academic and research collaborations between the two institutions. The signing ceremony, held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, marks a significant milestone in fostering cross-border educational and research partnerships in the region. The MoU was signed by Dr Hazri...Read More
As part of the ASEAN Student Mobility Programme, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students recently participated in the prestigious ASEAN Future Innovators Challenge held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Competing alongside top teams from across the ASEAN region, our talented students showcased their innovative spirit in this dynamic competition. In the initial round, UBD’s team faced...Read More
