In a bold initiative to position itself at the forefront of academic innovation and institutional excellence, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) presented ‘Knowledge for Sustainable Excellence’, a transformative public lecture featuring Professor Emeritus Dato’ Seri Ir Dr. Zaini Ujang on 5th February 2026 at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD. As universities worldwide grapple with unprecedented economic...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will showcase its undergraduate curriculum, GenBESTARI, at the Higher Education Expo and UBD Open Day 2026. GenBESTARI marks a fundamental rethinking of the undergraduate learning experience at UBD, integrating academic and co-curricular learning into a single, coherent framework guided by clearly defined graduate outcomes. Through a holistic approach to learning and...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam has achieved a new milestone with the entrance of ‘Computer Science’ into the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for the first time, placing in the 251-300 band. UBD has been listed in the THE Subject Rankings since 2021 and has shown steady progress over the years. This year, the university recorded...Read More
21st January 2026, Bandar Seri Begawan – The Office of University Alumni (OUA), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), organised the Inclusive Futures Workshop: Supporting Students with Visual Impairment (VI) at Ruang Bicara Minda, UBD, an initiative aimed at providing university alumni with opportunities to contribute knowledge, share expertise, and engage with students, staff, and the wider...Read More
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted the citizen science programme ‘IBER’s Asian Waterbird Census’ from 13th to 15th January 2026. The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is part of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC), one of the world’s largest and longest-running biodiversity monitoring...Read More
The PMUBD Sports Carnival 2025 Opening Ceremony took place at the UBD Sports Complex Field A, bringing together the UBD community – athletes, students, staff, and invited guests, to officially kick off this year’s interfaculty sporting activities. The event was organised by the Executive of Sports and Recreation, in collaboration with the Student Activity and...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) concluded a four-week Cultural Immersion Programme with The University of Western Australia (UWA) under the Global Discovery Programme (GDP), marking the completion of the inaugural short-term programme between both institutions. The programme welcomed 11 undergraduate students, funded through the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP), for a transformative experience that combined...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Sunway University, Malaysia have formalised their partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22nd October 2025. The MoU was signed by Dr Hazri Haji Kifle, Vice-Chancellor of UBD, and Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President and Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University. The ceremony was witnessed by senior officials and...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam Welcomes Students from The University of Western Australia for a Short-Term Programme Thursday, 20 Jamadilakhir 1447 | 11 December 2025 Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through its flagship Global Discovery Programme (GDP) under the Office of Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), proudly launched a 4-week short-term programme with The University of Western Australia (UWA),...Read More
The 8th PRISM UBD Short Film Festival 2025 concluded with a prestigious Award Ceremony in Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 4th December, 2025, rewarding the achievement of young, talented filmmakers from universities across ASEAN, including a UBD partner university in Spain. Present at the ceremony was Dr Haji Abdul Hanif Dato Paduka...Read More
