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You may be forgiven for thinking that these are ti

You may be forgiven for thinking that these are tiny flowers on the stem. They are in fact the juvenile nymphs of a family of planthoppers belonging to the family Flatidae. Like all other planthoppers, they suck phloem sap of plants. Some species are known to communicate with vibrations through the plant stems. They also have a symbiotic association with ants that tend the nymphs, protecting them and gathering honeydew secretions.

Trogonoptera brookiana, Rajah Brooke's birdwing wa

Trogonoptera brookiana, Rajah Brooke's birdwing was sighted in Batu Apoi. It is a birdwing butterfly. Rajah Brooke's birdwing is a protected species, listed under Appendix II of CITES, meaning that international export is restricted to those who have been granted a permit. It is also the national butterfly of Malaysia.

Fern fact of the day. Plant conservation at the UB

Fern fact of the day. Plant conservation at the UBD Botanical Research Centre.

IBER-BruWILD community outreach programme. Teachin

IBER-BruWILD community outreach programme. Teaching our kids about ferns at the UBD Botanical Research Centre. Kids, biodiversity and conservation!

“The fascinating world of ferns in Brunei” was

“The fascinating world of ferns in Brunei” was the title of the IBER Seminar Series delivered by Professor Dato Haji Mohamed bin Abdul Majid, Emeritus Professor and Honorary Advisor, Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens, Universiti Malaya on the 26th September 2023. The seminar shared on the importance of ferns in the local culture as medicines, ornamentals and also consumed as food. Borneo being a biodiversity hotspot is estimated to have at least 850 species of ferns where studies on these ferns remain largely unexplored.

This IBER seminar is part of a series of events related to the launching of the Ferntastic Brunei book and fern poster.

The seminar was also attended by members from Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, UBD staff and students as well as members from BruWILD.

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A book launching event on the unique ferns of Brun

A book launching event on the unique ferns of Brunei Darussalam was held on 26 September 2023 at the Simpur Cafe, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The book which is a collaborative project between UBD and local NGO, Biodiversity and Natural History Society (BruWILD) titled ‘Ferntastic Brunei’ and fern poster was launched by Yang Mulia Dr Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor Universiti Brunei Darussalam. In attendance at the event was the Director of Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, members from BruWild and other senior officials from UBD.

The Ferntastic Brunei book is intended to foster greater appreciation and understanding of local ferns and its importance in people's livelihoods. It is hoped that such initiatives will contribute towards the conservation of these unique plants in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

The launch of 'Ferntastic Brunei' book is complemented with a series of activities jointly organised by the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), UBD and the Biodiversity and Natural History Society (BruWILD), which includes a seminar on ferns and fern-inspired activities at the UBD Botanical Research Centre garden.

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#ubd #ferns #iber #futuringtogether #biodiversity #sustainability #SDGs #SDG15

🌱Biodiversity Watch – A Collaborative Communi

🌱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) @forestry.brunei to co-organize a Community Outreach Programme entitled “Biodiversity Watch”.

The pilot programme was launched on 25 September 2023 at the Tropical Biodiversity Centre (TBC), Forestry Department, Sg Liang, Belait. The pilot programme which was facilitated by members from UBD and Forestry Department included the participation of MPRT officers and staff, as well as university students.

Among the mission and objectives of Biodiversity Watch are to connect and engage various groups of the public community to promote increased awareness and understanding of Brunei Darussalam’s biodiversity and instil values of biodiversity conservation, aligning with the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme included a presentation from the Forestry Department, a biodiversity survey that focused on fern diversity at TBC, as well as a lecture on ferns. Biodiversity Watch aspires to strengthen the linkage, collaborations, and commitment towards biodiversity conservation with an aim to foster stronger connections and cooperation among stakeholders, propelling Brunei Darussalam towards a more sustainable and biodiverse future.

#sustainability #futuringtogether #SDG15 #UNSDG #SDGs

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) welcom

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) welcomed His Excellency Luke Arnold, Australian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, and Mrs Arnold on 21 September 2023. His Excellency’s visit to KBFSC was accompanied by Deputy Director IBER, Dr Salwa Khalid, Head of KBFSC Ms Rafhiah Kahar and other KBFSC staff members. The visit included a trip to the canopy tower, a tour of KBFSC’s facilities and a short walk along the Ashton trail. His Excellency also took the time to engage with the dedicated researchers currently working at KBFSC.

At KBFSC, Dr Salwa delivered a presentation on the research and education initiatives under IBER, highlighting the ongoing collaborations with esteemed Australian universities. This visit underscored the vital importance of preserving Brunei’s national treasure while also sparking discussion on the prospect of fostering academic partnerships with Australian institutions, underlining the significance of the visit.

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From 31 August to 3 September 2023, IBER hosted th

From 31 August to 3 September 2023, IBER hosted the Environmental Education Programme at the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) for 22 students and teachers from Maktab Sains PSBS, which was facilitated by Dr Salwa Khalid and IBER intern, Ms. Kara Sewart. During the 4D/3N educational programme, the participants had the opportunity to visit the canopy walkway at the Ulu Temburong National Park, explore plant diversity at the Centre’s Ashton trail and learn freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity sampling at the Sungai Belalong, which they showcased their findings through their respective projects. The programme has allowed the students to have an impactful understanding of Brunei’s rich biodiversity and a renewed commitment to a sustainable future.

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Kindly DM @bruwildofficial to register. Thank you!

Kindly DM @bruwildofficial to register. Thank you! 😊

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Hello #Brunei! We are celebrating FERNS this end of September. If you're curious about ferns, please join us! As you can see, we've only got LIMITED SEATS, so please DM us if you're interested as soon as possible!

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#fernbiodiversity #ferns #outreach #sustainability #SDG #SDG15 #SDG4

Members of the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD

Members of the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC) conducted a sharing session on 6 September 2023. Ms Nurul Hazlina Haji Zaini, Botanist at the UBD BRC underwent a training under the Staff Mobility Training Program in June 2023. The program was funded by the ERASMUS+ (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for Mobility of University Student plus) and was also joined by two UBD Masters students hosted by Dr Martin Dancak from Department of Ecology, Faculty of Science, Palacky University at Czech Republic. This training was made possible as part of the ongoing collaborations between IBER and Palacky University. The training was for a period of three weeks and aimed to offer an integrated program providing more opportunities and mobility of staff, learners, and collaborations across education, youth, and training.

In July 2023, Mohammad Amiruddin bin Ruslan and Soon Boon Yu, both Assistant Curators and Botanists at UBD BRC attended the 'EERace 26', or Environmental Education 26 organized by Rainforest Discovery Centre & Forestry Department Sabah, Sabah Education Department and Sabah Environmental Education Network in Sandakan, Malaysia. In line with Heart of Borneo Initiative, the objective of EERace26 was to get to know about the environment through experiential learning as well as to learn about community involvement in conservation practices, wildlife restoration and resource management.

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IBER Seminar Series: “The Fascinating World of F

IBER Seminar Series:
“The Fascinating World of Ferns in Brunei”
Presented by:
Professor Dato Haji Mohamed bin Abd Majid
Emeritus Professor and Honorary Advisor,
Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens, Universiti Malaya

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#ferns #fernbiodiversity
#sustainability #SDGs #SDG15
#biodiversityhotspot #borneo

🌱Sign up as volunteers during IBER's citizen sc

🌱Sign up as volunteers during IBER's citizen science 'Biodiversity Watch' pilot program.

🌱Volunteering dates:
20th and 25th September 2023 at Tropical Biodiversity Centre, Sg. Liang (Belait) - we are looking for volunteers who can attend on both dates.

The timings are:
20th & 22nd 9.00-4.00pm
25th 7.30-5.30 pm

Swipe to read the 'IMPORTANT NOTES' for more info.

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#SDGs #sustainability
#SDG4 #SDG15

Repost from @ubdbuzz • Brunei and Singapore Rese

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Brunei and Singapore Research Team Unveil The Genome of Brunei Darussalam’s National Flower, Bunga Simpur With Promising Anti-Cancer Therapeutic Properties

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#BungaSimpur
#AntiCancer
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IBER hosted a seminar delivered by Professor Teh B

Researchers from the Institute for Biodiversity an

Researchers from the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) and the Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), together with researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED) Singapore, have successfully mapped the world’s first genome of Bunga Simpur (Dillenia suffruticosa), Brunei Darussalam's national flower.

The study findings of Bunga Simpur were presented to 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, Universiti Brunei Darussalam during the 35th Universiti Brunei Darussalam convocation ceremony on 21st August 2023.

A press conference on the Bunga Simpur genome project was led by Dr Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor Universiti Brunei Darussalam and attended by Associate Professor Dr Abby Tan, Assistant Vice Chancellor Research, UBD. Dr Hjh Norhayati Hj Ahmad, UBD Principal Investigator shared some of the key findings of the Bunga Simpur genome study and the potential therapeutic properties of the compounds found in this unique plant. Professor Teh Bin Tean, Founding Director, SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED), Singapore was joined by Mr Cedric Ng and Mr Abner Lim (BD-MED) shared the details of the research conducted on Bunga Simpur.

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#ubd #iber #genomics #bungasimpur #dilleniasuffruticosa
#sustainability #SDGs #biodiversity #medicinal #ubdconvo #brunei #nationalflower #FuturingTogether
#MendepanBersama

IBER Seminar Series: “Biodiversity Medicine - Tr

IBER Seminar Series:
“Biodiversity Medicine - Translating Plant Biodiversity
Studies for Health and Wellness”
Presented by:
Professor Teh Bin Tean M.D., Ph.D.
Founding Director, SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of
Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED)

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#medicinalplants
#sustainability

🌱Currently hiring: One (1) for Part-time Resea

🌱Currently hiring:
One (1) for Part-time Research Assistant post at IBER.

Closing date of application:
24 August 2023.

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🌱Currently hiring: One (1) for Part-time 'Edit

🌱Currently hiring:
One (1) for Part-time 'Editorial Assistant' post at IBER.

Closing date of application:
20 August 2023.

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IBER received visitors from Dynamik Technologies w

IBER received visitors from Dynamik Technologies which was led by Puan Hjh Siti Rozana binti Dato Paduka Haji Md Yunos, Head of Corporate Services and her team. The meeting was held to explore the potential for collaborative activities between IBER and Dynamik Technologies. Director of IBER, Dr Hussein Taha gave an overview of the research and education activities conducted in IBER and a presentation on UBD BRC was delivered by Mr Soon Boon Yu, Assistant Curator & Botanist, UBD BRC. The visit concluded with a tour of the UBD BRC garden.

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#ubdiber #iber #sustainability #mendepanbersama #futuringtogether

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