Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) welcomed a delegation from SMA Yang Mulia Ar Rohmah IIBS, Pesantren Hidayatullah Malang, Indonesia, for an educational benchmarking and institutional engagement visit aimed at strengthening institutional ties and facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experiences and best practices in education.
The delegation comprised 16 teachers and representatives, led by Yang Mulia Dyah Eka Puspitasari, M.Si, Principal of SMA Ar Rohmah IIBS.
The UTB engagement was hosted by the Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning (CCTL) and commenced with a welcoming session at Lecture Room 2, SASM Building. The welcoming remarks were delivered by Yang Mulia Dr Nena Padilla-Valdez, Dean of CCTL, who welcomed the visiting delegation and highlighted the importance of institutional engagement and knowledge exchange in strengthening educational practices and fostering meaningful academic linkages.
The session was attended by members of the CCTL academic and administrative staff. An introduction to CCTL was subsequently delivered by Yang Mulia Dk Dr Syahirah Amanina binti Pg Hj Suhaili, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Lecturer, CCTL, providing the delegation with an overview of the Centre’s role, academic functions and contributions to teaching, learning and communication at UTB.
The engagement enabled both institutions to exchange perspectives on teaching and learning approaches, educational practices, student development and academic activities. Discussions also identified potential areas for future cooperation and continued knowledge sharing, laying a foundation for sustained institutional engagement.
Following the engagement at CCTL, the delegation proceeded to the UTB Library, where they were received by Yang Mulia Muhammad Hafizuddin bin Abu Hasrah, Senior Librarian, together with members of the Library staff.
The Library visit provided the delegation with an opportunity to gain insights into UTB’s library services, learning resources and facilities that support the University’s teaching, learning and research activities. The visit further complemented the delegation’s benchmarking objectives by providing an overview of the resources and support services available to the UTB academic community.
The benchmarking visit strengthened educational linkages between Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia through direct engagement among educators and academic support professionals. It also enabled participants to compare educational approaches, share experiences and identify areas of mutual interest for future collaboration.
The visit underscored UTB’s commitment to purposeful regional and international engagement. Through such initiatives, the University advances knowledge exchange, institutional learning and collaborative opportunities that support the continuous improvement of education.
UTB looks forward to strengthening its relationship with Pesantren Hidayatullah Malang and exploring opportunities for continued collaboration in teaching and learning, student development and knowledge exchange.
