Read more about the article Seminar on Contentious Solidarity: Engaged Ethnography and Knowledge Mobilization among Plumbers in Delhi
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Seminar on Contentious Solidarity: Engaged Ethnography and Knowledge Mobilization among Plumbers in Delhi

The Institute of Asian Studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (IAS @ UBD) recently held a seminar on “Contentious Solidarity: Engaged Ethnography and Knowledge Mobilization among Plumbers in Delhi” by Dr. Sanjeev Routray, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at FASS and Research Associate at IAS.

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October 14, 2026
Read more about the article IAS Researcher presented at a seminar held by Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia (USNI)
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IAS Researcher presented at a seminar held by Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia (USNI)

IAS Research Associate and Assistant Professor Indra Alverdian from the Faculty of Military Studies participated in a seminar held by Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia (USNI) on September 22, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The theme of the seminar was “Indonesia at the Crossroads: Safeguarding Maritime Sovereignty in an Increasingly Contested Indo-Pacific.” During the event, Dr. Alverdian presented on “The Limits of Maritime Defense and Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Developing Indonesia Area Denial (AD) Capabilities.” Throughout his presentation, he emphasized the significance of understanding the limitations of maritime defense and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. He also highlighted Indonesia's need…

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September 28, 2026
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Postgraduate Workshop – Conducting field studies for social geography: The experience from Indonesia

On 7 September 2026, IAS Visiting Scholar Dr Lidya Lestari Sitohang conducted a workshop for postgraduate students from Asian Studies and other programmes at Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Drawing on her own PhD journey and extensive field experience across Indonesia, including research in the borderlands of Borneo, Dr Lidya shared insights into the realities of conducting field-based research and navigating the challenges of academic research.The workshop provided students with an opportunity to reflect on their own research journeys, especially the preparation for fieldwork to engaging with communities and making sense of field experiences. The discussions also encouraged students to think more…

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September 10, 2026
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Seminar on Sustainable Development in the Borderlands of Borneo

The Institute of Asian Studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (IAS @ UBD) recently held a seminar on “Sustainable Development in the Borderlands of Borneo” by Dr. Lidya Lestari Sitohang, Assistant Professor at State University of Surabaya (UNESA) and Visiting Scholar at IAS.

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September 10, 2026
Read more about the article Working Paper on Reframing Film in Brunei Darussalam: From Cultural Expression to Emerging Economic Activity
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Working Paper on Reframing Film in Brunei Darussalam: From Cultural Expression to Emerging Economic Activity

The Institute of Asian Studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce the publication of IAS Working Paper No. 94: Reframing Film in Brunei Darussalam: From Cultural Expression to Emerging Economic Activity by Nur Jazmeen Farzana binti Amirnuddin.Please see below for details. Download the Working Paper Abstract:Brunei Darussalam’s ongoing efforts towards economic diversification under Wawasan Brunei 2035 have increasingly drawn attention to the role of the creative industries as alternative sources of growth. Within this context, film has emerged as a visible yet underexplored area of activity, often perceived primarily as cultural expression rather than as a form of economic…

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September 7, 2026
Read more about the article IAS Researcher Participated in Joint Research on “Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific: Strategic Roles of Japan and Indonesia”
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IAS Researcher Participated in Joint Research on “Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific: Strategic Roles of Japan and Indonesia”

IAS Researcher and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Military Studies, Dr. Indra Alverdian participated in a Joint Research together with Researchers from the National Graduate Institute of Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo Japan and Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The research entitled, “Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific : Strategic Roles of Japan and Indonesia” provide an insight into potential areas of collaboration between both countries navigating global challenges and changes through mapping of potential areas of convergence, divergence and possible alignments at bilateral, regional and international level. The result of the research in the form…

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August 28, 2026
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Rixin College, Tsinghua University visited IAS

A delegation from Rixin College, Tsinghua University visited the Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) on 31 July 2026. The delegation, which consists of 10 undergraduates, 2 Master’s students and a lecturer, engaged in a discussion on their research on the Chinese community in Brunei with IAS researchers (Dr Hannah Ho, Dr Koh Sin Yee) and Dr Amalina binti Abd Khalid (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

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August 10, 2026
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The China–ASEAN Research Institute, Guangxi University, paid a courtesy visit to IAS

On 24 July 2026, the China–ASEAN Research Institute, Guangxi University, paid a courtesy visit to the Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The visit aimed to foster academic exchange, strengthen institutional ties, and explore opportunities for collaboration between the two institutes. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in research, scholarly exchanges, and other areas of mutual interest, reflecting both institutions' commitment to advancing academic partnerships and promoting greater understanding of regional issues. The engagement also aligns with Wawasan Brunei 2035, particularly its aspiration to develop a highly educated and skilled population while strengthening Brunei Darussalam's position as a centre for…

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August 10, 2026
Read more about the article New journal articles on Borneo’s borderlands by IAS researcher
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New journal articles on Borneo’s borderlands by IAS researcher

Assistant Professor Chun Sheng Goh recently published two journal articles on Borneo's borderlands.(1) "Confronting the Spectres of Borneo’s Borderlands: A Hauntological Analysis of Cinematic Representations and Ethnography" in Journal of Borderlands Studies.AbstractBorderlands are haunted – not only by literal tales of spectres, but by the haunted histories, phantom sovereignty, invisible populations, and ghostly violence that shape everyday life at the frontier. This paper advances a border hauntology for Borneo’s borderlands by reading two films distributed via Netflix, Borderless Fog (2024) and Conquer: Lahad Datu (2024) alongside six ethnographic studies (Eilenberg 2012; Mee 2014; Carson 2016; Solmiah 2022; Zulkipli & Askandar 2021; Cheong et al., 2025). Methodologically,…

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July 2, 2026
Read more about the article IAS Researcher Delivered Public Lecture at Pusat Sejarah Brunei
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IAS Researcher Delivered Public Lecture at Pusat Sejarah Brunei

Assistant Professor Dr Goh Chun Sheng delivered a public lecture at "Projek Borneo Pulau Bersejarah Kali Ke-2 - Ceramah Sejarah Borneo Siri Ke-14", held on 27 June 2026 at Pusat Sejarah Brunei, organised by Pusat Pengkajian Borneo (penBORNEO).

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June 30, 2026