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Today, 3 November 2024, Kuala Belalong Field Studi

Today, 3 November 2024, Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) welcomed representatives from:
- UNESCO
- Sabah Parks
- Forestry Department
- Ministry of Education,
- Temburong District Office
- Tourism Development Department.

In collaboration with the Forestry Department, this visit offered our guests an immersive introduction to Ulu Temburong National Park (UTNP) and its valuable ecosystems.

IBER representatives, led by Dr Salwana Md Jaafar, shared insights into UTNP’s biodiversity and ongoing research projects, highlighting the park’s critical role in conservation and scientific discovery.

Thank you for visiting KBFSC.

@forestry.brunei

#KBFSC #UTNP #Biodiversity #Conservation #Brunei

On 22nd October 2024, the Institute for Biodiversi

On 22nd October 2024, the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) welcomed students from Sekolah Rendah Selangan, Temburong to the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC) for an exciting Nature Classroom session.

The morning was filled with discovery as students participated in a scavenger hunt, exploring interesting plants at the UBD Botanical Research Centre (BRC) Greenhouse. The second activity introduced the students to the world of birdwatching, where the students learned the basics of identifying and recording bird characteristics. With binoculars in hand, students ventured outdoors to spot birds, gaining new skills in observation and appreciation for Brunei’s rich biodiversity. 🦜🌱

Thank you to Sekolah Rendah Selangan for making this a memorable day of learning and exploration!

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#UBD #IBER #UBDBRC #UBDSustainability #brunei #flora #biodiversity #nature #natureclassroom

On 29th October 2024, the UBD's Institute for Biod

On 29th October 2024, the UBD's Institute for Biodiveristy and Environmental Research (IBER) welcomed students from Sekolah Rendah Muda Hashim, Tutong, to the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC) for an exciting Nature Classroom experience!

The students enthusiastically took part in a scavenger hunt at the outdoor rock garden,
spotting plants and learning about Brunei's diverse ecosystems. Afterwards, they were immersed in a fun seed germination activity, where each student learnt early plant care and planted seeds to care for as they grow.

A big thank you to Sekolah Rendah Muda Hashim for making this day memorable! Remember to tend to your seedlings and watch as they sprout into something amazing
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#UBD #IBER #UBDBRC #UBDSustainability #brunei #flora #biodiversity #nature #natureclassroom

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) receiv

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Prof Willem van Schendel on 29 October 2024. He is a renowned historian and anthropologist, and an Emeritus Professor at the University of Amsterdam.

Accompanying Prof Schendel is Dr Khondker Iftekhar Iqbal, an Associate Professor at the UBD's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).

We would like to thank Prof Schendel and FASS particularly Dr Iqbal for visiting KBFSC.

@fass_ubd

IBER received a visit from Prof Willem van Schende

IBER received a visit from Prof Willem van Schendel on 28 October 2024. He is a renowned historian and anthropologist, and an Emeritus Professor at the University of Amsterdam. Accompanying Prof Schendel is Dr Khondker Iftekhar Iqbal, an Associate Professor at the UBD's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).

IBER was also invited to a working dinner hosted by FASS on 29 October 2024. The dinner was hosted in honour of Prof Schendel.

IBER would like to thank Prof Schendel and FASS particularly Dr Iqbal for visiting IBER and for the kind invitation.

@fass_ubd

The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental R

The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), Universiti Brunei Darussalam in collaboration with Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will be co-organizing a symposium titled “Symposium on Plants in Islamic Civilization” on the 4th November 2024 at the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. As part of this symposium a workshop on “Ethnobotany: People and Plants Connection” will be held on the 5th November 2024.
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#UBDBRC #IBER #UBD #BalaiKhazanahIslamSultanHajiHassanalBolkiah #flora #biodiversity #nature #conservation #symposium #Plantsymposium #workshop #ethnobotany #Islamiccivilization #people #plant #sustainability

Mencari pengalaman bekerja? Sertai Pusat Kajian

Mencari pengalaman bekerja?

Sertai Pusat Kajian Luar Kuala Belalong sebagai Tukang Masak Sambilan (Sementara).
Untuk memohon, imbas kod QR yang tertera.

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Join the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre as a Part-time cook.
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Email: office.kbfsc@ubd.edu.bn

On October 23, 2024, IBER hosted an engaging works

On October 23, 2024, IBER hosted an engaging workshop titled “Wildlife Monitoring Using Camera Traps,” led by Dr. Salwa Khalid.

Participants explored the fundamentals of camera traps, diving into real-world case studies from Brunei Darussalam. The workshop featured hands-on practical sessions, including data processing techniques and a live demonstration of camera trap deployment by our UBD postgraduate student, Sarimah Siang.

With 15 UBD students and staff in attendance, this workshop highlighted IBER's commitment to knowledge transfer and capacity building in wildlife conservation. Together, we explored the advantages, limitations, and practical applications of camera traps in tropical rainforest studies.

#trainingworkshop #cameratrap #wildlife #conservation #biodiversity

Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Resea

Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) participated in 'Hari Melayu Islam Beraja' held in Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), which was organised by UBD's Academy of Brunei Studies on 24 October 2024.

The event was graced by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin, Minister of Religious Affairs.

The event offers a platform for various UBD's faculties and institutes to showcase the synergy between Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Representing IBER is Dr Rafhiah Kahar. She showcased her research on freshwater fishes of Ulu Temburong National Park. Her research is supporting SDG15 (Life on Land) and aligned with MIB, through the conservation and protection of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.

Additionally, research on marine fishes and invertebrates was presented by Dr Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani, the Deputy Dean for Faculty of Science. Research on stingless bees was presented by Pengiran Dr. Emeroylariffion bin Pengiran Haji Abas from the Faculty of Integrated Technologies. These research projects are conducted in collaboration with IBER.

@bruneistudies.ubd

On 22nd October 2024, the Institute for Biodiversi

On 22nd October 2024, the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) welcomed students from Sekolah Rendah Selangan, Temburong, for an exciting Nature Classroom experience!

The students enjoyed an engaging scavenger hunt at the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC), where they explored various plants and their unique characteristics. They also learned the basics of bird watching, observing some of the amazing wildlife in our garden.
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#UBD #IBER #UBDBRC #UBDSustainability #brunei #flora #biodiversity #nature #natureclassroom

Anis Nadiah Abdillah graduated with a Master of Sc

Anis Nadiah Abdillah graduated with a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology (by research) from Universiti Brunei Darussalam in August of this year. For her Master's research project, she did a study on the impact of rice husk biochar on soil properties and microbial diversity for paddy cultivation. Her study has recently been published in the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

#UBDResearch #UBDSustainability #biodiversity #agriculture #paddy #biochar #microbes

IBER Seminar Series: SEMINAR 1 “Integrated remo

IBER Seminar Series:

SEMINAR 1
“Integrated remote sensing and in-situ observations for coastal water quality monitoring: Updates from AquaWatch Pilot Site Malaysia”
Presented by: Dr Moritz Müller (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia)

SEMINAR 2
“The challenges to implementation of extensive in situ water quality monitoring networks ”
Presented by: Dr Tim J Malthus (CSIRO Environment Research Unit, Australia)

SEMINAR 3
“Recent advances in digital earth observation and machine learning- based water quality monitoring and forecasting for aquatic ecosystem health”
Presented by: Dr Nagur Cherukuru (CSIRO Environment Research Unit, Australia)

@swinburnesarawak
@csirogram

#remotesensing #waterqualitymonitoring #digitalearth #aquatic

Our UBD BRC Assistant Curators and Botanists, Amir

Our UBD BRC Assistant Curators and Botanists, Amiruddin Ruslan and Soon Boon Yu, recently attended a training at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED) in Singapore, focusing on botanic gardens management and sustainable aquaponic farming.

They gained invaluable insights during their visit to BD-MED and their field trips to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay, and Funan Urban Farm.

At BD-MED, they explored the rooftop urban farms utilizing an innovative and sustainable
aquaponic system — an efficient method of growing plants and rearing fish. The design of this system, including the selection, management, and maintenance of plant and fish species, could potentially be replicated, which can support the UBD BRC’s ex-situ plant conservation efforts.

A big thank you to BD-MED for their support and for hosting this training for our staff!

#UBD#BDMED #IBER #UBDBRC #BotanicGardens #SDGs #Training #AquaponicFarming #SustainableFuture #SingaporeBotanicGardens #RooftopGardens

In collaboration with the Tourism Development Depa

In collaboration with the Tourism Development Department, UBD's Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Mr Dominic Couzens.

Mr Dominic Couzens is a British birder, award-winning author and journalist specialising in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to 'Bird Watching' and 'BBC wildlife' magazines. Accompanying Mr Couzens is Mr David Coleman who is a local bird enthusiast.

The visitors were welcomed by Dr Rafhiah Kahar (Head of KBFSC) and Ak Abdul Wafi Pg Hj Juffrey (Acting KBFSC Deputy Supervisor).

Thank you for visiting KBFSC.

@info.bruneitourism

IBER attended Forum Daerah Majlis Ilmu 2024 for Br

IBER attended Forum Daerah Majlis Ilmu 2024 for Brunei-Muara District on 19 October 2024 at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. This year's Knowledge Convention is themed 'Addressing mental symptoms'. We thank the organisers for the kind invitation.

Dr. Salwa Khalid (IBER Deputy Director) attended t

Dr. Salwa Khalid (IBER Deputy Director) attended the 2nd National Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy Workshop held on October 16-17 and 19, 2024. This training workshop is a follow-up to the first workshop conducted in June of this year, and included exams for the participants to receive their IFBA Professional Certification in Risk Assessment. We thank the organiser, the Brunei Darussalam's Ministry of Health for providing the opportunity to IBER.

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) rece

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on 15 October 2024. Lets hear from three UNIMAS researchers on their visit.

We would like to thank the UNIMAS delegation for visiting KBFSC.

@unimasofficial_instagram

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) rece

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on 15 October 2024.

The delegation of UNIMAS researchers, led by Associate Prof Dr Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan, was welcomed by Dr Rafhiah Kahar (Head of KBFSC) and Mr Teddy Chua (KBFSC Supervisor). The delegation was presented with an overview of IBER’s research activities by Associate Professor Dr Rahayu Sukri, Dr Salwa Khalid, Dr Rafhiah Kahar and Dr Salwana Jaafar. The visitors were also taken on a tour of Ashton trail in KBFSC by Hazimah Mohd Din and Mohamad Farid Abdullah from IBER.

@unimasofficial_instagram

A meeting was held between UBD researchers with vi

A meeting was held between UBD researchers with visiting delegates from the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in the morning of 14 October 2024.

Among others, this meeting shared insights and explored potential cooperation and collaboration between UBD and UNIMAS in biodiversity related research areas. The delegates were welcomed by Dr Hussein Taha, Director of the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental research (IBER), and the meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Dr Rahayu Sukri.

In the afternoon, Prof Dr Ramlah Zainudin from UNIMAS presented a talk titled 'Borneo Satellite Network (BoSAN) with 3 C’s: Climate Change, Conservation of Biodiversity, Cooperation of Partnership'. Another talk titled 'The way forward in Biodiversity Research of Borneo: An introduction to the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak' was presented by Associate Professor Dr Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan from UNIMAS. He also presented on his study on the bats of Borneo.

@unimasofficial_instagram

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