The Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA), in collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), officially opened the BLA–UBD Joint Conference 2026, themed “Access to Knowledge and Future Literacies: Moving Beyond Predictions”, at the Central Lecture Theatres, UBD. The three-day conference, held from 28th to 30th April 2026, marks a significant milestone as BLA celebrates its 40th anniversary since...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has officially launched ‘InnovFest 2026’, its flagship biannual innovation and entrepreneurship festival, reinforcing its commitment to advancing innovation capabilities and strengthening industry collaboration in Brunei Darussalam. The event was held at Inspiring Hub, UBD from 28th to 29th April 2026. Held under the theme ‘Innovate, Sustain and Scale,’ the festival brings together students, researchers, start-ups, alumni ventures and industry partners on a dynamic...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is providing a platform for emerging student filmmakers to explore new creative directions, as storytelling continues to evolve alongside technologies such as artificial intelligence. Held at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), the programme featured 31 short films across a range of genres, including Animation, Documentary, Fiction, and Music Video. For the first time, it also introduced...Read More
His Excellency Mr. Lê Hoài Trung, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, visited Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 28th April 2026. His Excellency was welcomed at the UBD Library by Vice-Chancellor Dr Hazri Haji Kifle, alongside UBD senior management, staff and students. Also present was His Excellency Tran Anh Vu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary...Read More
Her Excellency Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission visited Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on 27 April 2026. The visit began at the Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, where Her Excellency was welcomed by UBD Vice-Chancellor, Yang Mulia Dr Hazri bin Haji Kifle, members of...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) took literal steps in the fight against sedentary lifestyle, demonstrating solidarity and a strong sense of community with its achievements in the BN On The Move (BNOTM) Championship 2025. For the collective effort of UBD staff and students, UBD was awarded second place for ‘The Most Engaged Team (Higher Education Sector) and third place for ‘The Most Active Team (Higher Education...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s (UBD) weekly Quranic Journey programme at Masjid Universiti was made more significant on 24th April 2026 as staff and students gathered in preparation for upcoming examinations and Hajj pilgrimage. Professor Dr Haji Noor Azam Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya (OKMB) Haji Othman, UBD Deputy Vice-Chancellor, together with university officials, staff, students, and invited guests joined in the Sembahyang Sunat...Read More
The PhD Colloquium 2026 hosted by Universiti Brunei Darussalam School of Business and Economics (UBDSBE) brought together doctoral researchers, academic leaders, and international scholars on a dynamic platform for research exchange and scholarly engagement. The colloquium stood as a key academic platform that showcased and strengthened doctoral research within UBDSBE. It enabled PhD candidates to...Read More
Marking a significant milestone in the university’s sustainability journey, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through the Office of Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement & Entrepreneurship Development, IEED) announced that the Inspiring Hub on campus has been partially powered by a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Completed on 31st December 2025, the 75 kWh solar PV system located on...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is taking great strides in leading the way in transforming education in Brunei Darussalam, particularly in empowering young Bruneian women with technological skills which include Artificial Intelligence (AI). Organised by the Authority for Infocommunications Technology Industry for Brunei Darussalam (AITI), in collaboration with Brunei4AI and Office of University Alumni (UniAlumni), UBD, in partnership with the ‘Girls in ICT Day’ initiative held at the...Read More
