Construction of the extension building for our faculty

The construction of the extension building for PAPHRSB Institute of Health Science has commenced on Thursday, 6^th October 2011. The expected date of completion is 5^th June 2013 with a construction period of 20 months. The project cost approximately BND23 million and will be constructed by Tobishima Sdn Bhd lead by a team of consultants from Architect Idris (Lead), Othman and Associates (Mechanical & Electrical  and Civil &Structural) and Hanafi Consultant (Quantity Surveyor). The new extension building is located within the Science and Technology Triangle, next to the University Technology Hub and the existing PAPHRSB IHS existing Building.  

This is the fourth of six projects to be rolled out under the current National Development Plan.  The extension building will house more offices for researchers and staff, a research lab, several teaching labs, lecture halls and a Health Centre [further details on its facilities can be obtained from Estate Office].

Faculty Lecture

We are pleased to invite you to a Faculty Lecture:

“Death by PowerPoint"

by Dr Tayyab Hasan
MBBS, PG Dip. Med. Ed., MHPE
PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences

Date: 12 October 2011
Time: 12:00 pm
Venue: Lecture Theater 1, PAPRSB IHS

Synopsis

PowerPoint presentations are very popular in delivering lectures and other materials. Millions of copies of this program have been sold all around the world. There is no doubt that it helps the speaker or lecturer to assemble professional looking slides and to deliver the material to audience without fear of missing something important. In short, PowerPoint makes life easy for the presenter. With enormous scientific development and increasing complexity of subjects, the amount of information needed to be delivered has also increased and the result is often an unending stream of slides with loads of information in the form of bullet lists. Animations, designs, colours, font sizes, styles and cartoons are used in order to make presentation more interesting and appealing for the audience.

In recent years, the phrase `Death by PowerPoint` has become popular in describing the adverse effects of badly prepared PowerPoint presentations. Studies have shown that animations obscure rather than clarify the point. Similarly, the cartoons used in slides usually distract rather than convey the message. Overall the format of presentation becomes more important than the content.

The purpose of this lecture is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using PowerPoint based on research and evidence; and to identify the ways to enhance understanding and deep learning by presenting material in a way that helps in information processing rather than mere information presentation.

All are welcome to attend.

UBD BUZZ

PAPRSB IHS RAYA & TEACHERS' DAY

Happy Teachers' Day Cake to surprise the lecturers

Event organised by PAPRSB IHS SC 2010/2011 on the 21st September 2011
Guest of Honor : Dean of IHS, Dr. Hjh Maslina Bte Hj. Mohsin
Invited guests : Lecturers, Staffs and students


Avtivities
Dance performance, karaoke, lucky draw, best dress award for male and female lecturers as well as for male and female students

Pictures taken from Alif Sulaiman

IHS OPEN DAY 2011

Taken from Alif Sulaiman and Maziah

IHS Open Day

Open Day At PAPRSB Institute Of Health Sciences, UBD

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (PAPRSB IHS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam held its Open Day yesterday.

The PAPRSB IHS open day was held in conjunction with the celebration of Universiti Brunei Darussalam's (UBD) upcoming convocation for the year 2011.

Holding the Open Day for the first time, PAPRSB IHS chose 'Bring Your Heart to IHS' to commemorate the World Health Day and held for one day only.

In commemoration with the upcoming World Heart Day on September 26, the institute will be showcasing exhibitions, promotion of healthy diet as well as holding quizzes and talks.

The Open Day also offered prospective students the opportunity to gain an insight into life as a student at the institute.

Moreover, the IHS also displayed their teaching and research facilities, while medical, nursing and midwifery students showcased their healthcare skills.

During the Open Day, the students came from secondary schools and colleges, had the opportunity to tour the institute and the IHS promotion booth to learn more in depth on the health science programmes that are being offered. The students also attended a talk presented by the IHS students.

A free medical check-up and health advice booth also set up to offer medical consultancy throughout the day. Health talks by invited medical professional from Health Promotion Centre and light physical activities were also part of the Open Day activities.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

IHS Open Day 2011

PAPRSB Institute of Health Science Open Day

Date: 20 September 2011, Tuesday
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Venue: PAPRSB Institute of Health Science

All are welcome!

IHSSC

Convo Run & Fun Cycling

Universiti Brunei Darussalam will be organizing a Convo Run and Fun Cycling event on Sunday, 2 October 2011 as part of its Pesta Konvo 2011.

Participations are open to members of the public with a registration fee of $15 per person. Registered participants will be given a Convo Run and Fun Cycling T-Shirt, and a certificate of participation.

Those interested can only register one event either the Convo Run or the Fun Cycling.

The Convo Run will cover a distance of approximately 6km which begins and ends at the Core, UBD New Residential College. Whereas, the Fun Cycling route which covers an approximate distance of 35km will begin from the UNISSA Football Field car park at Jalan Pasar Baharu Gadong and cycle all the way to the Core UBD New Residential College.

The Convo Run will be divided into two categories – Male and Female. 1st place will receive $200, 1st runner up will get $150, and 2nd runner up will receive $100. However all top ten finishers will be given a ‘Top 10 finishers medal’. The Fun Cycling is a non-competitive event hence no prizes will be given.

Registration can be made at the 1st Floor Resource Room, Student Affairs Building UBD during office hours beginning from Monday, 19 September 2011. Registration form can also be obtained at the following outlets; PMUBD Shop, Gill Sports in Kiulap and Batu Bersurat, Mufakat Trading Co. in Gadong, Imperial Trade and Co. in Jalan Batu 1, and Triple Star Enterprise in Kiulap. Registration booth will also be opened during race day at both venues and will close at 6:45am.

Taken from: Aleey Sabree

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5th International Summer Medical School 2011

Thank you for the memories, ありがとう! We really enjoyed those unforgettable 5 weeks.

We hope to see you guys again someday ^^

This video is made by Lily Tan, cohort 5 medicine.

In Focus : Abdulai Usman

Today’s ‘IN FOCUS’ is a Cohort 2 Biomedical Student, Abdulai Usman.

Abdulai is currently a 3^rd Year student. He is from Ghana.

Abdulai in general

How old are you? - I’m 28 yrs old

Which part of Ghana are you from? - I am from northern Ghana but have lived exclusively in the South

What do your friends usually call you? - Here in Brunei, I think it is Abdul or Abang courtesy my adik-adik

Describe yourself in 3 words. - Kind, Considerate and Fun

What is your favourite quote? - “If you find or see something you don’t like in a brother, try to find 1-70 excuses for him. And if you can’t find an excuse, say ‘there might be an excuse, but I don’t know it’”. Imam Jafar as-Saadiq

What is your hobby? - Well I got a few; Reading, learning new languages (I can speak 5 fluently as well as write and make random sentences in 2 others), Martial Arts and cooking.

Do you have anyone that inspires you? - The Beloved Prophet Mohammed (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his household)

Abdulai’s opinions

What is the most important thing in life? - Love because I believe it is what makes the ride of our worldly life worthwhile.

If you have 1 million, what would you do with it? - I would invest in establishing a “Mobile Clinic” comprised of personnel from the various medical departments and basic equipments. Please give me a call when you write that cheque!

If you have one way to help the others, what would that be? - I have seen plenty people, mainly kids living in rural areas and when sick have to wait through their sicknesses due to limited access to healthcare or its lack thereof for various reasons; some recover but many others succumb to their ailments. This is devastating to their parents and it breaks my heart. I would reach out to these people and bring to them at least basic healthcare through a mobile clinic.

If you were given one chance to reverse time, when would it be and why? - I think it would be sometime in 2004. This is because the iron was red hot but I failed to strike.

If you could build a house anywhere, where would that be? - In my home country Ghana!

Abdulai on personal matter

Where do you want to go on vacation? Why? - Cook Islands in South Pacific, because it is exotic with beautiful beaches, quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Besides, I find the names of the islands quite interesting and I think it would be nice to hear the local people speak and to learn a few phrases too! And hey they got lots of bananas there!

What is your favourite TV series? - F.R.I.E.N.D.S

What is the best and the worst movie(s) to you? - You know what, I suck at judging other people’s efforts and I believe every movie has its own best and worst part.

Do you have any favourite restaurants here in Brunei? - Hmmmm, I can’t think of any at the moment, because I hardly eat from outside.

Do you have any favourite meals? - Yeah! Fufu and light soup, Cucur pisang, Jollof Rice and Nasi Ayam penyet, yeay.

Abdulai as a biomedical student at IHS

How is university life so far? - It’s been quite challenging but exciting.

Describe your life as a biomedical student. - Going for lectures, reading, doing LOBS (well not anymore) writing essays, projects and laboratory placements at the hospital and lab sessions in IHS.

What is your favourite biomedical subject? - That would be Immunology; I find the intricacies of the immune system simply amazing!

Describe your best moments so far in IHS? - My first Hari Raya Eid-ul-Fitr in IHS 2009, I got to wear the Cara Melayu a friend lent me and also stepped to the Hari Raya song, everybody was so happy and friendly, it was fun.

Abdulai as a future biomedical scientist

Why do you want to become a scientist? Do you have any inspirations? - I want to become scientist to join in the search for cures and vaccines to infectious diseases. My inspiration comes from the realization that a lot of effort and money is being pumped into discovery of drugs and vaccines to diseases and to make these affordable or even free to people. I come from an area where some of these diseases are a burden so I am inspired to join in this quest and hopefully in the near future there will be the discovery of cures to some of these devastating infectious diseases which shall be affordable to all who would need them.

Have you thought about any specialty of interest at the moment? - Yes I have and it will possibly be in Infectious diseases, Vaccinology and Drug discovery.

Any study tips for us? - For whatever subject you are studying, just find one recommended textbook, then shut up and read! Don’t just study, but read, memorize stuff you need to, soak it up and digest the information to build a good knowledge foundation from that one book. Then look up extra information from other sources to strengthen that foundation and build on. Discuss with colleagues and explain to them if necessary. Relax, review and integrate the information and then find your own voice by writing down in your own words and most importantly, learn to remember. You will be able to argue and answer your questions better. Just leave the awarding of marks to the lecturer people.

Any advice/word of success to the juniors? - Just know yourself, know your capabilities and your limitations and don’t fool yourself. Find something you are genuinely interested in and pursue it with all your might and move as if you will never fall but when you do fall, which of course you will occasionally, get up brush yourself down, look where you tripped, remove the stumbling block and caution those behind you and continue moving as if nothing happened having faith solely in Allah and trusting Him completely. You will reach there and not only you, you would have helped others too!

Thank you Abdulai for today's in focus. It is a very enjoyable and inspirational. All the best with your future plans! ^_^

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