Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has reached another historic milestone in space-enabled research as its seed research payload successfully docked with the International Space Station on 17 May 2026 at approximately 6:37 p.m. Brunei time. The mission marks Brunei Darussalam’s first-ever seed research payload aboard the ISS, advancing scientific research...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with Singapore-based Space Faculty, proudly announces the successful launch of Brunei Darussalam’s first-ever seed payload to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic national milestone in science, research and innovation. A payload refers to the cargo or scientific materials carried aboard a rocket or spacecraft. In this mission, local...Read More

A delegation from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), led by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Hazri bin Haji Kifle, visited Curtin University Malaysia in Miri today for a collaboration meeting aimed at deepening the academic and research partnership between the two institutions. The visit builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between UBD and Curtin University Malaysia on 7...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

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 April 2026 — Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has formalised a strategic partnership with MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) to strengthen its efforts in translating research, intellectual property and deep tech innovation into ventures that can grow within Brunei Darussalam and beyond.  The collaboration brings together UBD’s research and academic talent with MIVSB’s experience in commercialisation, venture development and market access. Through this...Read More

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) congratulates six members of its community who have been awarded the Pingat Indah Kerja Baik (P.I.K.B.), recognising their dedicated service and contributions. The recipients are Dayang Hajah Hartini binti Haji Mohammad Yussof, Dr Sarena binti Haji Hashim, Dr Haji Rozaiman bin Makmun, Dayangku Hajah Norakmarul Ihsan binti Pengiran Haji Sabtu, Awang...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