568 graduates received their Doctor of Philosophy, Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in various fields at the 13th Universiti Teknologi Brunei, UTB, Convocation Ceremony this year. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Chancellor of UTB conferred the degrees to the graduates. The ceremony took place at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre in Berakas, 3rd September morning.
The reading of Surah Al-Fatihah was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd. Salleh, Minister of Education and Datin Paduka Professor Doctor Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice Chancellor of UTB.
Also in attendance was His Royal Highness Prince Doctor Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, as Pro-Chancellor of UTB. For the first time, the UTB Mushaf was used in the UTB Convocation.
The reading of Surah Al-Baqarah, verses 30 to 33 was presented by Awang Mohammad Naqib Ahwazie bin Mohammad Ali, a Bachelor's Degree graduate, while Awang Abdul Khaliq bin Saifullizan, a Masters graduate presented its interpretation.
In her welcoming address, the Vice Chancellor of UTB among other things underlined the multi-discipline approaches that integrate academic programs with experience-based learning. His Majesty proceeded to inaugurate the UTB Mushaf.
The Monarch then delivered the titah of consent to confer the degrees to the graduates. Of the 568 graduates, 13 were conferred PhD's. This year saw the awarding of Doctor of Philosophy degrees to the first cohort of graduates in the field of Communication.
150 were awarded Master's degrees in various fields. This convocation produced the first cohort of graduates in Cyber Security under the 'ASEAN Shield Cyber Security' scholarship, and the first cohort for the Master's Degree in Architecture. 405 others received Bachelor's degrees in various fields.
Doa Selamat was read by the State Mufti. The mushaf writing project, among other things, reflects UTB's commitment to instilling a love of Al-Qur'an among its citizens.
For the first time, the UTB Mushaf was used in place of the Mace at this year's UTB Convocation Ceremony.
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