Last July 2010, just ~ a week before our flight to Sydney, We were invited to Hi Tea with Australian High Comissioner to Brunei. Mr Mark Sawers in Batu Besurat. We feel very lucky to be invited the Australian Hi Comm. On behalf of all Petroleum and Chemical Enginnering Student of ITB 2009/2010 we would like to say Thank You Very Much for the advices, help and support from your side to ensure we are ready and prepare to feel this wonderful experience in Sydney.  |
| Taking Photo with Australian High Comissioner to Brunei. Mr Mark Sawers |
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| Sengwei and Nabila' Family |
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| Mingling around |
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Australian High Commission hosts high-tea event
The Australian High Commission hosted a high-tea event for Bruneian students who are about to embark on a three-year articulation at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) yesterday. Fifteen Bruneian students attended the high tea, which was held at the residence of the Australian High Commissioner, Mr Mark Sawers.
According to sources from the High Commission, "HRD Services, as the local representative of the University of New South Wales in Brunei, assisted dialogue between the UNSW and Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB)".
This dialogue resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, "whereby students complete the first of a four-year degree at ITB, before heading off to the University of New South Wales, in Australia, for the remaining three years of study".
It is anticipated that, over time, the programmes will become more localised, with a greater amount of time spent studying in Brunei. The 15 students comprising BSP scholars, Ministry of Education scholars and privately-funded students will depart Brunei between July 7-11. Also in attendance at the the high tea were representatives from ITB, senior staff from BSP, HRD Services personnel and parents of the students, all of whom made this opportunity possible.
The Australian High Commission "supports the work of HRD Services in securing this valuable articulation that will further strengthen the educational ties between Brunei and Australia." Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
