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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, […]

UBD Claims 2025 Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award in Paris

Paris, France – April 8, 2025 – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been awarded the 2025 Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award during the Babson Collaborative Global Summit, held at Ecole des Dirigeants et des Créateurs d’entreprise (EDC) Paris Business School, France. The award, conferred by Babson College, USA, recognises outstanding initiatives in entrepreneurship education programmes across […]

UBD and Curtin University Malaysia Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Curtin University Malaysia have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen academic and research collaborations between the two institutions. The signing ceremony, held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, marks a significant milestone in fostering cross-border educational and research partnerships in the region. The MoU was signed by Dr Hazri […]

UBD Holds Khatam Al-Quran and Tadabbur Session for Nuzul Al-Quran 1446H

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) marked the occasion of Nuzul Al-Quran 1446H with a Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony and Special Tadabbur Al-Quran at Masjid Universiti, UBD. The event brought together the university community in a spiritually enriching gathering of reflection and unity on Friday, 21st March 2025 (20th Ramadhan 1446H). The ceremony was graced by the Vice-Chancellor […]

UBD Shares Ramadhan Spirit with Orphans, Widows, and Mualaf

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through the Spiritual and Community Service Unit of the Student Affairs Section, hosted a donation ceremony and Iftar gathering recently. The event brought together students and staff in the spirit of unity and charity, with Dr Hazri Haji Kifle, the Vice-Chancellor of UBD, as the guest of honour. The ceremony began […]

UBD Shines at ASEAN Future Innovators Challenge!

As part of the ASEAN Student Mobility Programme, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students recently participated in the prestigious ASEAN Future Innovators Challenge held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Competing alongside top teams from across the ASEAN region, our talented students showcased their innovative spirit in this dynamic competition. In the initial round, UBD’s team faced […]

UBD Hosts National Workshop, Highlights Waterbirds of Brunei

From 17th to 21st February 2025, the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, and Singapore’s National Parks Board, hosted the National Workshop on Capacity Building for Waterbird and Wetland Monitoring. The workshop, supported by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund, and endorsed by […]