1. What is TREx?
Tropical Research Experience (TREx) is offered by the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), designed to provide research experience in biodiversity and ecology of tropical rainforests and aquatic ecosystems. TREx is a 11-day program comprising virtual and physical components. The virtual component is built around lectures on key topics by scientists who actively engage in tropical field research. The highlight of TREx is a 5-day fieldwork at the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC), where participants will be involved in research projects and nature outings.
2. What to expect
- Uncover Tropical Biodiversity – Explore the fascinating ecosystems of Borneo and learn field techniques from research scientists
- Be a Rainforest Scientist – Conduct your own biodiversity study and put real scientific methods to the test
- Share Your Discoveries – Present your research in an engaging seminar with fellow explorers
- Step Into the Wild – Experience the magic of one of the world’s most diverse and untouched rainforests
![Rhinoceros hornbill](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Joremy_RhinocerosHornbill-reel-768x512.jpg)
![Flora - Ardisia](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/KBFSC-PHOTOS-2-1109-reel-768x576.jpg)
![Dipterocarp seeds](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo8-reel-768x432.png)
![Insect mounting specimen](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo16-reel-768x512.jpg)
![Microscopy work](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo30-reel-768x337.png)
![Rhizanthes - parasitic flower](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Rhizanthes-lowii-reel-768x576.jpg)
![Setora - caterpillar](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Setora-sp.-reel-768x512.jpg)
![Tongkat ali - medicinal plant](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tongkat-Ali-reel-768x576.jpg)
![Lesong - KBFSC facility](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo12-facilities-768x432.jpg)
![KBFSC - view from river (Sg Belalong)](https://iber.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo23-facilities-768x576.jpg)
3. Programme Fees
(To be updated…)
4. Enquiries
For enquiries, please e-mail: office.iber@ubd.edu.bn