The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a graduate school that offers taught and research degree programmes at Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a graduate school that offers taught and research degree programmes centred on public policy, public management, and Islamic governance. The IPS facilitates the learning and analysis of applied policy research, and delivers training in multi-disciplinary policy areas, such as the Environment and Energy. IPS pursues five strategic aims, which includes advanc
17/01/2023
The Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) is UBD’s flagship executive programme for middle management who are keen to pursue their career in policymaking and policy analysis. This programme is suitable for those with at least five years of relevant working experience and students get a chance to study at our partner policy schools in the USA during the Spring Semester.
15/01/2023
13/01/2023
Latest Publication by IPS academics and fellow authors from around the world, on the subject of RCEP, is now available online for preorder at the link: https://benthambooks.com/preorder/9789815123227
Alhamdulillah.
13/01/2023
Posted • Thursday, 12 January 2023 – The opening ceremony of the Command and Staff Course (CSC) 13/2023 took place today at the Auditorium of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). Present as the Guest of Honour to officiate the opening ceremony was Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).
Also present at the ceremony were Dr Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of University Brunei Darussalam (UBD), RBAF Service Commanders, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Senior Officers as well as the Defence Advisers/Attachés and representatives from the High Commission/ Embassy to Brunei Darussalam.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Al-Quran followed by the opening remarks and official opening of the course by the Guest of Honour. In his speech, he hoped the participants will strive for excellence and embrace the course with an open mind and a positive attitude, while also enjoying the social networking and friendship throughout the 10 months of CSC. The RBAF Commander then highlighted the inaugural participation from the Kingdom of Jordan, and RBAF’s plan to invite more partner militaries to take part in the course.
The ceremony continued with the flag unfurling which symbolises excellent cooperation between countries taking part in the course and emphasised the importance for Staff College students to forge strong friendships throughout their learning journey.
A total of 35 officers are attending the course this year including 18 officers from the RBAF, one officer from the Royal Brunei Police Force and other 16 international military officers from 14 countries; Australia, Bangladesh, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, the Kingdom of Jordan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand and United State of America.
12/01/2023
Wednesday 11th January 2023 - IPS Graduate Research Forum with PhD in Public Policy Candidate, Abdul Malik Hj Omar.
10/01/2023
Tuesday 10th January 2023 - IPS and ILIA Briefing day at the Defence Academy, RBAF @ darbafbrunei for the Command and Staff Course/CSC13, leading to the Graduate Diploma in Security Studies (GDSS) certification. .ubd
08/01/2023
Our 8th Cohort MPPM fellow, Ms. Norsyamimi Ramli sets off to continue her Spring Semester at the University of Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy
We wish you all the best Mimi!
06/01/2023
Friday 6th January 2023 - Bidding farewell and bon voyage to one of our 8th Cohort Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) fellows, Pg. Khairul Anuar Pg Hj. Ahmad who will be spending his Spring Semester at Georgetown University until May, inshaAllah
Seeing him off was Ms Norainie Ahmad, the MPPM Graduate Programme Coordinator and IPS lecturer.
All the best Khai!
03/01/2023
Call for Chapters: Public Policy’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Deadline: 14th February 2023.
Kindly visit: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/6363
31/12/2022
بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Happy New Year from IPS!
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15/12/2022
Part 2 - The latest IPS Newsletter is now available for reading, athttps://ips.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jan-June-2022-IPS-Newsletter.pdf
This issue is a round up of events and news from the first six months 2022.
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