They are a batch of 14 graduates who have successfully completed a four-year twinning programme in Accounting and Financial Management made possible by a link up between Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Sheffield University. The group spent their first two years at UBD while the remaining two years at Sheffield University. 

The ceremonies were held consecutively and grouped into different faculties from July 16-20. Some 200 graduates from the Faculty of Social Sciences received their degrees on July 19 including the 14 from the Sultanate. 

The graduates are: Noramaliah Hj Yahya, Hjh Fadhlina Maryati Hj Ya’akub, Yusbazilah Hj Yusof, Norhalizah Hj Serudin, Ang Siow Quan, Azalinawaty Jaini, Nurul Fariha Hj Jalim, Dk Nurul Hawa Hanani Pg Abd Wahab, Md Deddy Erwan Shah Hj Mutalib, Md Sukri Nur Hj Jais, Dazlina Hj Matahir, Hj Azrul Azrin Hj Md Ain and Liew Fung Kiaw. 

Meanwhile, Noorulhaya bte Haji Ghafor @ Md Daud emerged as the top awardee from Brunei as she received incentives for achieving a first class honour’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management The institution also awarded Sheffield-born actor Sean Bean with a honorary Doctors of Letters, LittD (Arts) for his commitment to the city of Sheffield. 

Actor Sean Bean achieved worldwide fame for his roles in Hollywood blockbuster movies including The Lord of the Rings, Patriot Games, James Bond’s Golden Eye and Troy. — Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin