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UBD and INNER MONGOLIA JIU KE KANGRUI ENVIRO-TECH CO LTD Sign MoU to Foster Academic-Industry Collaboration

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Inner Mongolia Jiu Ke Kangrui Enviro-Tech Co Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership to promote collaboration in academic research, talent development, and technological innovation. A key objective of the MOU is to facilitate discussions on the joint establishment of a seawater desalination experimental facility […]

Kosovan President Inspires Resilience at Distinguished Lecture

In a historic first, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) received a visit from the President of the Republic of Kosovo. Her Excellency Datin Laila Utama Doctor Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu underlined the strong bond between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Kosovo while delivering a Distinguished Lecture titled ‘The Development of Kosovo and Moving Forward to Achieve the […]

FASS Honours Language Luminary with Professorial Lecture

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), hosted a professorial lecture by Professor Dr Noor Azam Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya (OKMB) Haji Othman on 30th April 2025. Professor Dr Noor Azam, an established scholar in English language and linguistics, has made significant contributions to linguistic studies, media studies, and language […]

UBD and UNIBA Co-host 7th BSN in Kalimantan

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Universitas Balikpapan (UNIBA) co-hosted The 7th Borneo Studies Network (BSN) Scientific Committee Meeting (SCM) in Balikpapan, Kalimantan on 24th April 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr Joyce Teo Siew Yean, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) of UBD, and Dr Ir Isradi M Zainal, Rector of UNIBA, and attended by guests […]

UBD Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence with Gemilang 40: Gemerlapan Aidilfitri

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) proudly celebrates four decades of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact with its 2025 Hari Raya celebration themed ‘Gemilang 40: Gemerlapan Aidilfitri.’ This milestone event, held at the Bridex Banquet Hall in Jerudong, marks an important chapter in UBD’s journey since its founding in 1985. The day-long celebration is divided into […]

Brunei Borneo Sustainability Summit and Earth Day Panel – A Collaborative Step Toward Sustainability

The Brunei Borneo Sustainability Summit, hosted by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), brought together sustainability experts from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam from 21st to 22nd April 2025.  The summit, held at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre in UBD, provided a vital platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to address key environmental and socio-economic issues […]

Friendship Concert Solidifies Brunei-Vietnam Ties

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Brunei Darussalam, organised the Brunei–Vietnam Friendship Concert at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD on 16th April 2025. Present as the guest of honour was Dr Hazri Haji Kifle, UBD Vice-Chancellor. Also gracing the event was His Excellency Tran Anh […]

UBD Launches InnovFest 2025, Celebrating Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) officially launched Innovation Festival 2025, also known as Innovfest 2025, a four-day innovation and entrepreneurship festival organised by the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor (Industry Engagement & Enterprise Development, IEED). InnovFest 2025 brings together students, researchers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and the public in a shared celebration of bold ideas, collaboration, […]