Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) honoured the achievements of its excellent students at the University Medal and Book Prize Awards Ceremony on 23rd August 2023, held in conjunction with the recent 35th UBD Convocation Ceremony. Presenting the awards was the Guest of Honour Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah Haji Mohd Salleh, Minister of...Read More
Researchers from the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) and the Faculty of Science (FOS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) have successfully mapped the world’s first genome of Bunga Simpur (Dillenia suffruticosa), Brunei Darussalam’s national flower. This study was conducted in collaboration with researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED), Singapore, which last...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) held its 35th Convocation Ceremony to celebrate the graduating students from the class of 2023 at UBD’s Chancellor Hall on Monday, 21 August 2023. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Chancellor of...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) kicked off Pesta Konvo 2023 on 14th August 2023 at the Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD. The month-long festival was officially launched by His Royal Highness Prince (Dr) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Crown Prince, Senior Minister at...Read More
On the 10th August 2023, Office of Assistant Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs (OAVCAA), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted the “Employer Engagement Workshop” at the Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Advancement (ILIA), UBD. The workshop brought together educators and employers to explore ways to better prepare graduates for the job market. It focused on understanding employer...Read More
Unwavering passion for academia, relentless pursuit of self-improvement, and unconditional familial and collegial support have become the pivotal factors contributing to a life-changing promotion to full professor for 3 academic staff at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). During an interview with Borneo Bulletin, Professor Dr Noor Azam bin Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya (OKMB) Haji Othman, one...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) welcomed 950 new students for the August intake of the 2023/2024 academic year during Freshers Week which began on 24th July 2023 at Chancellor Hall, UBD. Out of the total number enrolled to UBD for this intake, there are 40 PhD, 192 Masters, and 593 Bachelors and 125 Unibridge students. This...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) launched UBD Career Fair 2023, held at the Chancellor Hall of UBD. Organised by the career centre for UBD students, the Centre of Networking, Employment and Career Training (CoNECT), the three-day fair is open to graduates and jobseekers. This year’s theme is “Find Your Niche” which reflects on identifying one’s specialty among several...Read More
[Lombok, Indonesia] – Mantuka Aswad, Brunei’s sole entry at the 2023 Shell Eco-marathon (Asia-Pacific and the Middle East), has achieved a significant milestone as the first team from Brunei Darussalam to successfully pass the rigorous technical inspection at first attempt. This remarkable achievement showcases the team from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Perkasa Darussalam’s skills, dedication,...Read More
For 15 enthusiastic participants, a unique opportunity awaited them as they embarked on a 12-day tropical rainforest field course programme, where they delved deep into the heart of the Ulu Temburong rainforest to conduct research projects and engage in a range of activities designed to enhance their understanding of this captivating ecosystem. The Tropical Research...Read More
