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EDUCATION
In terms of research, UTB strives to become a
university that contributes to the enrichment of
knowledge and solving contemporary issues that
focus on energy, sustainable built environment,
agri-food, digital and creativity, society and
enterprise, and wellness.
The Centre for Research in Agri-food Science &
Technology (CrAFT) was established in 2018 to
support the nation’s aspiration to diversify its
economy by strengthening the agri-food industry
using science and technology.
In February 2020, UTB re-launched its Low Energy
House and renamed it the UTB eV House. The
acronym eV stands for Energy Saving House,
while its other meaning is the unit of energy for
photons or light particles. Under the management
of the Centre for Innovative Engineering (CIE),
the house provides space and various features
for UTB researchers, academics and students to
conduct research.
Some research activities have been initiated,
ranging from energy management to optimise
energy consumption in houses or other
residential buildings, to smart farming which
involves research on organic hydroponics using
materials available in the country including
waste products.
The UTB eV House is expected to support
research related to green energy technology,
interior design and structure engineering,
among others. Students also have the
opportunity to become involved in industry-
supported research projects and gain access to
potential employers.
As for bilateral activities, among others, UTB and
Huawei Technologies (B) Sdn Bhd joined forces to
establish a Huawei ICT Academy at the university
in April 2020. The objective of the collaboration is
to develop an ecosystem of talents and enhance
the development of the ICT industry in Brunei
Darussalam. UTB is the rst university in the
country to become part of the ICT Academy that
has a global presence in 72 countries.