Building on the idea of sustainability literacy, understanding the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic systems is key to shaping a resilient future.
By developing the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to navigate these complexities, individuals and organisations can make informed decisions that contribute to environmental conservation, social equity, and economic stability.
At Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), these principles are embedded across disciplines. This integrated approach not only fosters innovation and responsible action but also reinforces UTB’s commitment to sustainable development.
Survey on Sustainability Awareness and Engagement at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
To support UTB’s efforts to integrate sustainability across the university, the Planning and Development Office (PDO) distributed a Survey on Sustainability Awareness and Engagement.
The survey aimed to assess awareness, perceptions, engagement, and barriers that may hinder active participation of students and employees in sustainability initiatives.
The survey was conducted to all students and employees from across the university’s faculties and disciplines.
Click HERE – Survey on Sustainability Awareness and Engagement at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
Survey Report: Insights on Sustainability Awareness and Engagement at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
The survey gathered valuable data on the current state of sustainability knowledge and engagement within the UTB community.
The findings will provide key insights to guide and enhance sustainability initiatives at UTB. These insights will support the university's ongoing efforts to strengthen sustainability across its curriculum, research, operations, and student experience.
UTB Sustainability Workshop
27 January 2024 - UTB Sustainability Workshop organised by the Planning and Development Office was held at the Concourse Hall UTB today. The workshop aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of sustainability metrics and practices, mainly through the lenses of globally recognised assessments - QS Sustainability Ranking and Times Higher Education Impact Ranking.
The workshop commenced with an introduction on QS Sustainability Ranking and Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, followed by sharing and dynamic brainstorming sessions on five SDGs, namely SDG 1, No Poverty; SDG 4, Quality Education; SDG 9, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals. The workshop was attended by UTB Principal officers and concluded with a recap session and way of moving forward.
EcoVention: A Sustainability Initiative for UTB Students
EcoVention 2023 is an event that calls for the urgent need for sustainable practices.
Present as guest speaker during the event was AYAN (ASEAN Youth Advocates Network) Brunei (@ayanbrunei) with their topic 'Climate Governance'. The workshop consisted of group activities that further explains and contributes to the idea of sustainability and promotes youth advocates.
The event continued with a talk by Dr. Sheik Muhammed Sulthan, an assistant professor of UTB, with the talk titled 'Past, Present & Future of Electric Vehicle' which outlines the revolution of electric cars, its benefits to the environment and user and highlighting the contribution of EV towards the Brunei National Climate Change Policy strategies. Following that, students witness a demonstration of EV and its charging station handled by Dr Sheik.
Also present was MyActionsforSDGs (@myactionsforsdgs) that was invited to set up a booth in conjunction of the event. MyActionsforSDGs is an NGO that aims to educate, empower as well as to engage with today’s youth in regards the Sustainable Development Goals. The organization was able to do so with the participants of the event, which includes UTB students.
