| Hakim Hayat |
HUNDREDS of students wishing to learn more about the diverse education opportunities available in the United Kingdom (UK) had the opportunity yesterday to speak to representatives from prominent British universities during the British Universities Brunei Association (BUBA) 4th Annual UK Education Fair.
Held at The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Jerudong, 25 universities from across the UK participated in the annual event, which was aimed at students considering studying in the UK in 2017 or 2018.
The event also offered a final opportunity for any students still looking for a place for September 2016 entry.
The Higher Education Division from the Ministry of Education (MoE) was also at the fair to answer queries about education loans for overseas study.
BUBA Chairperson Kimberly Tritton said that BUBA is honoured to be able to engage with Bruneian students, schools colleges, universities and higher education institutions here once more.
“We look forward to meeting students looking at studying internationally in 2016, 2017 and in many years to come,” she said.
She also said that having Bruneian students to come to study in the UK is such a long standing tradition, while also pointing out the growing number of Bruneians studying in the UK year on year, evidenced by the growing number of university memberships to BUBA. “At the moment our membership is at the highest.. we are the largest association of any UK universities across the world and arguably one of the most active as well,” Tritton said.
Students at Loughborough University booth at the education fair. – HAKIM HAYAT
In addition to running education fairs, they have also been engaging with universities, colleges and schools here.
“We want to look at the development of these students … Whether they come to us in the UK or not, we want to give something back to Brunei given the commitment and quality of the students we received over the years,” she said while citing their annual BUBA Awards debating competition as a good example.
“We see Brunei expanding year on year in terms of the opportunities both in the private and public sector and in terms of its own institutions and this something that British universities want to be part of as well.. as well as welcoming all the students to the UK, we want to have a hand in the development of the universities here in any way we can through partnerships, discovery year, working with various ministries,” she said.
British High Commisioner to Brunei Darussalam, David Campbell said the fair is a great opportunity for students to hear directly from representatives of a wide range of British universities about course options and life as a student.
“We are delighted that the UK remains the favoured option for the majority of Brunieans who plan to study abroad,” he added.
He also shared his delight over British universities recognising the importance of Brunei.
“This shows that they are very committed to the Brunei market and they demonstrate that by coming here in such large numbers twice a year,” he added.
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