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Beyond Knowledge: Designing for Workplace Readiness
September always brings a sense of renewal in higher education. New students arrive, returning students settle back, and campuses shift their attention to the year ahead. Reading the latest University of London Careers Service newsletter reminded me why this moment matters. Alongside the usual programme of events and webinars in law, finance, economics and data science, a consistent theme runs through: preparing students for employability, adaptability and the realities of the workplace. At Euro University of Bahrain, that principle isn’t an add-on. From day one, students don’t just study a discipline—they build the broader workforce skills that employers value: communication, problem solving, teamwork and adaptability. With internships and industry engagement built into the experience, career readiness is part of the design, not an afterthought. University of London’s initiatives—from the Student Careers Feedback Panel to the new Know Your Strengths module and entrepreneurial mentoring—are open to all EUB students and reflect the same conviction: higher education must equip students to thrive in a changing world. For families still considering options this September, we’ve created a framework of scholarships, bursaries and incentives so that students with ambition can access an education designed for the workplace realities ahead. Details here: eub.edu.bh/sbi 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.
Lightboxes Shine the Way
Education often lives behind walls — in classrooms, libraries and lecture halls. But this month, Euro University of Bahrain stepped into a different kind of space: the lightboxes of District One. For us, this visibility is not about promotion alone. It is about making a quiet statement — that world-class education belongs at the centre of Bahrain’s life, as present in its streets as in its lecture rooms. Through our partnership with the University of London, we offer globally respected degrees in Business, Computing and Law. But more than the programmes themselves, it is the purpose behind them that matters: to prepare students not just for jobs, but for leadership, contribution and growth. The lightboxes may catch attention for a moment. Our hope is that what they represent — access to an education designed with care, mentorship and intention — will last far longer.
Celebrating Our Faconship Interns
Yesterday we celebrated our Falconship Interns — a group who have brought fresh energy, ideas and commitment to Euro University of Bahrain over the summer. Their contributions, teamwork and spirit have been felt across our community. To our staff and mentors: thank you for guiding them. And to our interns: this is just the beginning. You will always carry a connection to EUB, and we look forward to watching your next steps. This programme is more than a summer placement. It is a reflection of our Strategic Plan, which commits us to nurturing talent, embedding innovation and strengthening Bahrain’s knowledge economy. It also reflects our cultural values: respect, collaboration, ambition and responsibility. Above all, it continues the vision of our founders, who believed that supporting Bahraini youth is the most powerful investment in the future of Bahrain. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 — 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴.
Intelligence plus Character – The True Goal of Education
At Euro University of Bahrain (EUB), this belief underpins everything we do. https://insightssuccessmagazine.com/euro-university-of-bahrain-bridging-cultures-shaping-futures/ From the Foundation Stone Ceremony in 2005 to welcoming our first students in 2022, EUB has always stood for more than buildings and programmes. It is about connecting cultures, nurturing critical thinkers, and preparing graduates for a globalised world. What inspires me most are the journeys of our students—like Lulwa, Yara, and Mohammed—whose experiences show the confidence, discovery and resilience that education can unlock. Learning is a relationship, not a transaction: rigorous in standards, personal in support and rooted in both local context and global perspective. https://insightssuccessmagazine.com/middle-easts-most-prestigious-universities-advancing-excellence-in-2025-august2025/ Looking ahead, our mission is clear—strengthen partnerships, expand research, and ensure our graduates are ready to contribute with clarity, skill and purpose.
What McLaren Taught Me About Leading a University
As a McLaren supporter, watching this season has been a joy. But what really stayed with me was Andrea Stella’s reflection on leadership. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andrea-stella-on-leadership-and-the-most-satisfying-part-of-mclarens-f1-success/10751132/ Asked about the most satisfying part of winning, he didn’t mention podiums or points. Instead, he spoke about the journey — and how every one of McLaren’s 1000 people felt ownership of the achievement. “That’s something I own, that’s something I contributed to.” That resonates deeply with me at Euro University of Bahrain. Because leadership in higher education isn’t about a single decision-maker or a headline achievement. It’s about shaping the culture so that staff, faculty and students all feel part of the mission. Like Stella’s flat leadership model, we’ve chosen intentional design over hierarchy. Collaboration, trust, and clarity are the drivers of our progress. When a lecturer feels their initiative matters, or when a student feels agency in shaping their education — that’s when the institution begins to thrive. The truth is simple: trophies and titles are temporary. But a culture where people own the outcome, and where success is shared across the whole community, is what lasts.
A Small Gesture, A Lasting Lesson
Some of the most lasting lessons in leadership don’t come from big turning points, but from small moments early in a career. As a PhD student, I was once invited to consult for a major telecoms company. To my surprise, I was paid the same fee as the senior professors. It was a modest gesture, but it carried weight. I hadn’t yet built a career or reputation, but I was treated with the same respect and recognition as those much further along. That simple act of fairness gave me confidence that has stayed with me ever since. Recognition matters—not just because it feels good in the moment, but because it shapes how people see themselves and the contribution they believe they can make. Small, fair gestures early in a career can spark lasting motivation and confidence. I often return to this experience when thinking about how we design institutional policies in higher education. In the end, fairness is expressed less through statements and more through the everyday decisions leaders make—decisions that reflect consistency, respect and perspective.
Building for the Hundredth Wave
On our summer holiday, my kids and I played our usual beach game: build a castle near the water and see whose survives longest against the relentless crash of the waves. Their winning move? A moat to channel the water away. A wall to take the hit. Protect the tower at all costs. It’s a simple game — but it’s also a masterclass in leadership. Success isn’t about building the tallest tower. It’s about designing for resilience, protecting what matters most and preparing for the challenges ahead: • Be proactive — act before the first wave hits.• Plan for the future — anticipate and adapt to what’s coming.• Have agency — take ownership of what you can control. At Euro University of Bahrain, that’s how we build — 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵.
The Signs Are Just the Beginning
You may have noticed banners along Bahrain’s roads this summer. A quiet sequence of words: Hello. Bonjour. Ciao. Hola. Then, gradually, something more: A unique journey. An exceptional experience. Towards a bright future. Join the Elite. Today, we can share what those signs were pointing toward. They are part of a new campaign—one designed not simply to advertise, but to invite. Because what we’re building at Euro University of Bahrain isn’t just another place to study. It’s a different kind of higher education experience. At EUB, we offer University of London degrees taught here in Bahrain by an international academic team. But what distinguishes us goes beyond the certificate. It’s the intention behind the design. We’ve created a university culture grounded in personal mentorship, small-group learning, and academic systems that prioritise depth, readiness and human development. The result is something rare: an education that is global in scope, yet locally delivered with care and purpose. This campaign is more than a message. It’s a signal of what we stand for—and who we’re building it for. We believe the next generation deserves more than access to credentials. They deserve an education that opens minds, builds confidence, and prepares them not just for the job market, but for leadership in a changing world. 𝘈 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.
