Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomes Head of Manpower Planning and Employment Council Secretariat

Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomed Head of Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC) Secretariat, Prime Minister’s OfficeYang Mulia Dr. Hjh Siti Haziah binti POK Saiful Mulok DSP Haji Abidin to discuss SkillsPlus programme support awarded by MPEC and collaborative research initiatives.

SkillsPlus is a program for local jobseekers and local employees in the private sector including freelancers to reskill & upskill themselves by taking courses that are less than 1 year that are courses offered by Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L) on the Lifelong Learning Centre (L3C) portal where funding assistance will be provided to those who meets the criteria.

Collaboration discussion with ATDC SDN BHD

Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomed ATDC SDN BHD to discuss and collaborate on professional lifelong learning opportunities in safety, technical and management training.

Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomes The Brunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants (BICPA)

Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomed BICPA Academy to discuss and collaborate on professional lifelong learning opportunities in accounting

The Brunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants (BICPA) is a non-profit organisation, managed and run through the voluntary service of accountants of Brunei Darussalam. It was established on May 6, 1987.

Institute of Adult Learning Singapore, Roundtable Discussion and Visit to Centre for Lifelong Learning

On 14th August 2024, Centre for Lifelong Learning attended a round table discussion with Institute of Adult Learning (IAL), Singapore. The discussion was also attended with Ministry fo Education, Lifelong Learning Centre, Tri-CEd, Universiti Teknologi Brunei and Pejabat Perancangan Tenaga Manusia (PPTM), Prime Minister’s Office. The discussion was to explore research and collaboration projects in lifelong learning.

Representatives from Institute of Adult Learning Singapore and Lifelong Learning Centre later visited Centre for Lifelong Learning to further discuss lifelong learning initiatives and opportunities.

Congratulations Class of 2024 C3L Graduates

Congratulations Class of 2024 for our graduates BSc in Digital Economy and Master of Government. The UBD 36th Convocation Ceremony was held on 12th August 2024 at UBD Chancellor Hall.

The C3L graduates will be added to the Portraits of Triumph wall, a home for C3L Graduates.

Kagawa Science Exhibition and Visit to Kagawa University

From 4th-7th August, UBD Centre for Lifelong Learning, UBD PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education faculty members participated in an Educational visit to Kagawa University, Japan. The visit began with the Science Exhibition held at Sunport Hall Takamatsu. The UBD exhibition booth featured activities relating to Brunei rice culture, traditional games and wildlife. The aim of the exhibition was to promote lifelong learning and science through activities to children and the local community. The exhibition raised awareness of UBD research and lifelong learning initiatives through education and science.

UBD and Kagawa University representatives from the Faculty of Education, International Office and Faculty of Agriculture discussed multi-disciplinary research projects and collaborations in Nutrition Education – Ambuyat Workshop to local teachers, Special Needs Education, Generative AI and Rare Sugar production.

Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomes Lifelong Learning students for August 2024 intake

On 31st July 2024, C3L welcomed all lifelong learning students to a briefing for the August 2024 intake including 14 Week Courses, Master of Government, Master of Public Health, Master of Digital Public Health and Micro–Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MMOHS)

Centre for Lifelong Learning welcomes UniBridge students for August 2024 intake

Centre for Lifelong Learning organised a briefing for new students under the UniBridge programme for the August 2024 intake. The main aim of the briefing was to provide students with essential information on their studies in the UniBridge programme. The session began with welcoming remarks by Dk Hjh Norakmarul Ihsan binti Pg Hj Sabtu, the coordinator of the UniBridge programme. She presented aspects such as programme structure, criteria for progression to undergraduate programmes, and an explanation on the use of Canvas, particularly focusing on the registration of modules and the integral role of the learning management system in students’ studies.

UBD C3L and UBD SHBIE hold First Introductory Workshop – Effective Counselling in Communities and Work

On 4th July, UBD Centre for Lifelong Learning and UBD Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education hosted the First Introductory Workshop – Effective Counselling in Communities and Work. The session was conducted by Dr Hjh Salwa Dato Seri Setia Hj Mahalle and Dr Hjh Nor Zaiham Midawati Hj Abdullah. The introductory counselling workshop was designed to equip participants with fundamental understanding of counselling principles and essential communication skills for effective counselling practice. The workshop covered basic communication skills and ethical considerations in counselling process. Participants engaged in practical activities that aims to enhance their understanding on rapport building, active listening, and the development of empathy. By the end of this workshop, participants were given the skills to acquire basic knowledge on the importance of communication that can address social challenges in various personal and professional contexts.

C3L UBD joins UBD 9th Career Fair

C3L UBD joins UBD 9th Career Fair: Centre for Lifelong Learning participates at the UBD 9th Career Fair. Dr. Haji Azman Ahmad, Permanent Secretary (Higher Education) at the Ministry of Education, officiates the UBD Career Fair 2024 at the Chancellor Hall, UBD on 28th June 2024. Organised by UBD CoNECT and supported by UBD OARA, the event, themed “Your Next Quest Awaits,” features over 40 exhibitors offering more than 300 roles. The fair was from 28th June to 30th June, the C3L booth featured programmes and lifelong learning initiatives for the upcoming semester and academic year.