Bandar seri begawan: His Royal Highness Prince Doctor Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, officiated the 10th Convocation Festival of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) 2025. As Pro Chancellor of UTB, His Royal Highness also inaugurated the new building for UTB’s School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics. The festival, themed ‘Bridging Ideas, Building Futures-Collaboration Across Disciplines’, is organized in conjunction with UTB’s upcoming Convocation Ceremony.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon his arrival, His Royal Highness was warmly welcomed by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd. Salleh, the Minister of Education, and Datin Paduka Professor Doctor Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, the Vice Chancellor of UTB. The event began with the reading of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar, setting a solemn tone for the celebrations.
The festival was further enlivened by performances featuring Bruneian cultural dances. Highlighting the theme of collaboration across disciplines, eight projects were showcased, including ‘Adapting Passive Design Strategies in Buildings’ and ‘Computing on Paddy AI Chatbot’. These projects underscore the university’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
The UTB Convocation Ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 3rd of September at the International Convention Centre in Berakas, marking a significant milestone for the graduates and the university community.