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‘Ferntastic Brunei’ book showcases Brunei’s unique collection of ferns

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) launched the “Ferntastic Brunei” book on 26th September 2023 at the Simpur Cafe, UBD. The book and poster on unique ferns of Brunei Darussalam, which is a collaborative project between UBD and local Non-Government Organization (NGO) Biodiversity and Natural History Society (BruWILD) was launched by UBD Vice Chancellor Dr Hazri Haji […]

Biodiversity Watch – A Collaborative Community Outreach Programme

The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) collaborated with the Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) to co-organize a Community Outreach Programme entitled “Biodiversity Watch”. The pilot programme was launched on the 25th of September 2023 at the Tropical Biodiversity Centre (TBC), Forestry Department, Sg Liang in […]

UBD Teachers Days Exhibition Highlights Generative AI, Micro-credentials, Flexible Learning Pathways

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) through the Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L) and Teaching Learning Centre (TLC) held an exhibition in conjunction with the 33rd Teachers Day Celebration at the International Conference Centre (ICC). For this year’s display, UBD demonstrated three themes in relation to Generative AI (GenAI), Micro-credentials, and Flexible Learning Pathways for Career Advancement. […]

9th Batch Conclude UBD-ZJU Joint Scholarship Programme

Scholars under the Universiti Brunei Darussalam – Zhejiang University (UBD-ZJU) Joint Chemical and Process Engineering Programme were celebrated in a graduation ceremony following the successful completion of their online studies from Zhejiang University, China and industrial training with Hengyi Industries at PMB. 20 scholars received their graduation certificates from the guest of honour, UBD Vice […]

UBD Short Film Wins Best Short Film Award (Institute of Higher Learning Open Category) in Brunei Content Festival 2023

Following last year’s successful inauguration and completion, the second edition of Brunei Content Festival (BCF) 2023 kicked off in mid-July with the nationwide open call for creative content submission and wrapped up with the highlights of Award Night took place in Dewan Serambi Suluh, Tarindak D’Seni, Bandar Seri Begawan, on Tuesday 12 September 2023. For […]

FASS Holds Second Professorial Lecture by Local Literature Expert

The Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted a professorial lecture by Professor Ampuan Dr Haji Brahim Ampuan Haji Tengah. Professor Ampuan Dr Haji Brahim is a prolific academic and scholar, who has significantly contributed to the field of Malay Literature over the course of his career. To date, Professor […]

UBD Presents University Medals, Book Prizes and Excellence Awards

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 […]

National Treasure: Study Unveils Promising Therapeutic Properties in Bunga Simpur Genome

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 […]