Two students, one teacher and an accompanying officer left the Sultanate to participate in the 16th International Science Youth Forum 2024 (ISYF 2024) from today until January 12 at Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore.
Year 12 students under the Special Local Scholarship Scheme (Pre-University Scholarship Scheme) at Jerudong International School Muhamad Shafwanul Bakri bin Haji Muhamad Seruddin and Nurun Nasriyah binti Haji Nor Asylin will represent the Sultanate at the forum.
The students are accompanied by Vijayanthi Vijayan from Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar Secondary School as a forum participant and mentor.
The group is led by Lunayati binti Tuah, the accompanying officer from the CentrE for the Development of Gifted and Talented Education (EDGE) at the Ministry of Education (MoE).
The MoE, through the EDGE, coordinated the delegation’s participation in the forum organised by Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) with the support of Singapore’s Ministry of Education.
The forum is held annually with the aim of providing a platform for students between the ages of 16 and 17 to interact with Nobel laureates and leading scientists. The theme of this year’s forum is ‘Science and Technology for Humanity: Building a Sustainable Future’.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in activities and sessions including dialogues and masterclass sessions, Singapore Discovery Trail, cultural hour and exhibition.
The Bruneian student representatives will also share their research, Expanding Brunei’s Green Energy: Solar Power, during the poster exhibition session. – Adib Noor
