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Science, Technology Week at UBD

03rd July 2006

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will be holding its 3rd Science and Technology Week, entitled 'Science and Technology: Gateway to a Bright Future', from June 6 to June 10, at the university's Chancellor Hall.

The annual event is organized by the Faculty of Science, UBD.

Launched in 2004, the event aims to bring various government sectors, industries, non-government organizations and higher institutions together to promote science and technology in the Sultanate and to generate interests in UBD's research activities and in the country.

In addition, it is also an opportunity for the general public to become aware of the role that science and technology plays in our daily activities.

Career talks will highlight the five-day affair which will be delivered by reputable science educators and S&T professionals from the Department of Health, Public Works Services (JKR) as well as from non-government agencies such as DST Group, BAG Networks, BASE and Brunei LNG. Apart from career talks, Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC) will showcase the Tech Challenge Teachers' Workshop on the second day and Tech Challenge Competition on the third day.

The event will also feature open exhibitions of science and technology by participating quest exhibitors from government and non-government agencies, which will include hands-on experiments, answer challenging puzzles and fun-filled activities.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin