Education has always been a cornerstone of societal development, and in Brunei Darussalam, it holds a pivotal role. It is more than the imparting of knowledge; it’s about nurturing future generations to be knowledgeable, ethical, and responsible citizens. A Visionary Approach Brunei’s education system is guided by the national philosophy…
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Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
The Australian High Commission will deliver an information session on the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships program next week, with opportunities for fully-funded postgraduate study, research and professional development in Australia in 2017. These internationally competitive, merit-based awards, support citizens of the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to…
The UK’s Chevening Scholarships 2015/16: A Network For Talented Bruneians
The prestigious Chevening Scholarship Award for study in academic year 2014/2015, funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), is currently open for applications from Brunei. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam are invited to apply, in order to pursue a one-year taught Masters qualification in the UK….
Congratulations Teah! Chevening Scholar 2014-15
On Monday 15 September 2014, the British High Commission hosted a farewell reception for Siti Nurfateha Abdullah who has been awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship for the 2014–2015 session and will be pursuing her postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom this month. The farewell event was held at the Residence…
Chevening Scholarships Now Open!
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships offer the opportunity to study for a one-year Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities, and are awarded to outstanding established or emerging leaders across a…
Bruneian Chevening Scholars Take Part in the British 10k London Run
On Sunday 14 July 2013, two Chevening scholars from Brunei, Nor Alizulrainee Ali Yusop and Abdul Matiin Kasim, completed the British 10K London Run. The British 10K London Run took place in the heart of central London with its route passing many of the capital’s truly world class historic landmarks….
Chevening Scholar Norali Wrote…
Looks like it’s my turn this year to share my personal experience as a Chevening scholar! As you read on, you’ll notice it’s going to be slightly different because you’ll be reading from the unique point of view of a scholar who happens to be visually impaired. Though this is…
SMSS Peter Pan Musical Wows Crowd
An audience of 4,000, amongst them proud parents and family members of students from Seri Mulia Sarjana School (SMSS), witnessed the adaptation of Walt Disney’s 1953 cartoon classic, Peter Pan The Musical. The three-hour evening spectacle was held in conjunction with the school’s 20th anniversary celebration at the Jerudong Park…
From your heart through your hands – Making a change
Hundreds of students comprising volunteers and visitors as well as various organisations took part in an all-day fun-filled family carnival yesterday at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College (MSPSBS). Joining the excitement was Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah binti Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran…
UBD Student Community Outreach Promotes Recycling Culture
Two weekends ago, families in Kampung Bolkiah found out that they could actually exchange their “trash” for food. The Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Student Community Outreach Team (SCOT) gave rice and noodles to low income families in the village in exchange for their collected recylables. The students’ group aims to eradicate…
BruKent Sungkai Get-Together between seniors and freshers!
The Bersungkai Get-Together was held last Thursday, on the 26th August 2010 in conjunction of the holy month of Ramadhan and to celebrate the initiative of close ties between seniors and juniors by BruKent Society. This unprecedented event was held at the Coffee Zone in Gadong branch of which 21…
AB talks to Bruneian Students in UK – Ihsan
Cambridge PhD candidate Ihsan Nazurah Zulkipli Tell me a bit about yourself All about myself. Hmmmm, let’s see. Well, I’m the eldest of 6 and the only one (so far) to do sciencey stuff. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Bristol, a BSc in Biochemistry with Molecular…
A night at Yen Sushi
After the “inda berapa” experience at Yo! Sushi in Leicester earlier this year, I resigned myself to the fact that I would be sushi deprived for the duration of my stay in Leicester. But last weekend, a new sushi bar opened and it served up some pretty good sushi. So…
AB talks to Bruneian Students in UK – Armacester
Extracted from BT on 4th May 2010: While officiating the Art & Design Exhibition at the Meragang Sixth Form Centre, Education Minister Pehin Dato Hj Abd Rahman said the new education system (SPN21), art was a subject that the ministry encouraged students to take. "Doing art doesn’t mean you’re going…
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