Sultan Tours New South Wales University

Sydney - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, yesterday visited the University of New South Wales in Sydney, one of His Majesty's programmes in the state visit to Australia.

On arrival at the University of New South Wales, His Majesty was greeted by Professor Mark Wainwright, the Vice-Chancellor and the President of the University.

Also present was Pehin Dato Hj Abdul Rahman, the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources.

At the Council Chamber His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, Professor Wainwright expressed his appreciation for His Majesty to take time to visit the university.

He said the university is proud to welcome His Majesty.

He also informed His Majesty about the achievement and development of the University which has a student population of about 40,000.

Professor John Ingleson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, in his briefing for His Majesty spoke about the international strategic direction of the University.

According to Professor Ingleson, the University itself has produced Brunei graduates in the various fields over the years.

He said the University also appreciates the Brunei decision to send their students to study here.

University of New South Wales is one of the leading universities well known for new research and teaching development.

It also noted for its research on petroleum engineering. And for this reason, 15 young Bruneians are studying in this field.

The top university officials told RTB that they were very pleased and found gratifying that His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei is a leader ready to meet the people.

They noticed with surprise how His Majesty met and spoke to the Brunei students.

His Majesty's presence at the University enabled him to see the various facilities and faculties of the institution.

The Sultan's first stop is at the Graduation Hall. Since its inception in 1949, the University has produced some 140,000 graduates worldwide.

The University, which is also noted for advanced researches in sciences, was also pleased to showcase to His Majesty in these fields.

At the Centre of Excellence, His Majesty was briefed on the research on silicon solar cell.

The other area of interest, which the University showed to His Majesty, was the Centre of Excellency in quantum computing technology.

His Majesty has shown great interest in this subject as Brunei too is gearing towards modern sciences especially the country is in the midst of diversifying its economy.

The Monarch spent more than one hour at the University.

Brunei Students and the University officials told RTB that they were proud of the visit and would always cherish the occasion of meeting His Majesty. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

Click Here To Have Your Say On This Story

Brudirect.com News