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the advancement of knowledge in the social, biological, natural, and medical sciences
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With more than 60 titles available, most published by the Borneo Research Council, this website is an important source of scholarly information on Borneo.
Heppell’s book explores the history and cultural significance of weaving among the Ibanic peoples of Borneo. Order here and see other publication in our Material Culture Series.
Kelabit Bamboo Band, 2017
Photo courtesy of Valerie Mashman
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Rungus Momogon Women in Mattunggong
Photo courtesy of Charity Reynolds Appell
News & Announcements
We are very pleased to announce that
Dr. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan
has been named the 2025 recipient of the
Borneo Research Council Medal of Excellence!
Read the Borneo Research Council Medal Encomium for Dr. Pugh-Kitingan.
The Borneo Research Council is happy to announce that Rajindra K. Puri and Bernard Sellato have agreed to lead an Editorial Board for the Borneo Research Bulletin.
We welcome expressions of interest in joining this editorial board. If you are interested, or wish to recommend a colleague, please contact —brc@borneoresearchcouncil.org
We are also looking for a new Book Review Editor. Please get in touch indicating your interest —brc@borneoresearchcouncil.org
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