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Basseerah: Access to justice in Family courts in the UK

Speaker: Dr. Ana Speed, Assistant Professor of Law at Northumbria University, UK. Join us for this engaging lecture with Dr. Speed, a qualified solicitor since 2016, who currently serves as a clinical supervisor at Northumbria University’s Student Law Office, where she oversees students managing a broad spectrum of family law cases, imparting essential practical experience and guidance. Dr. Speed will present her latest research offering an in-depth analysis of the systemic challenges and potential reforms within the UK family court system. This event promises to provide valuable insights and foster scholarly discussions aimed at enhancing access to justice. When: Wednesday 7 May 2025 Time: 3.30pm Bahrain Time (1.30pm UK time) Lecture starts promptly at 3.30pm followed by Q&A. This event is free and open to all. Where: This is an online event. The Zoom joining link will be emailed to all Eventbrite registered attendees on event day. Event registration link: Eventbrite | RESEARCH EVENT: Access to justice in Family courts in the UK About BASSEERAH Lecture Series Engage with Euro University of Bahrain’s inaugural lecture series that brings together experts from various fields to share their research knowledge and insights. Discover new perspectives, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and expand your horizons. Whether you’re a student, professional or seasoned academic, this lecture series offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced speakers. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!

27/04/2025 No Comments

The Value of Purposeful Education

The best education doesn’t just prepare you for a job—it equips you for a lifetime of decisions. One of the things I’ve come to value most in higher education is this: the impact isn’t always immediate, but it’s always cumulative. The best education doesn’t just prepare you for a job—it equips you for a lifetime of decisions At Euro University of Bahrain, we’ve committed to building something rooted in depth and designed for real-world readiness. Yes, we offer globally recognised degrees through our partnership with the University of London—but more importantly, we align with a tradition of European education that values clarity of thought, intellectual integrity and long-term growth. Across disciplines, our students benefit from academic direction provided by some of the UK’s most respected institutions—Goldsmiths, Royal Holloway, and others—ensuring they are challenged by a curriculum that is both rigorous and internationally aligned. This is especially true in law, where we follow the academic direction of the University of London Laws Consortium—a group of elite UK law schools committed to deep analytical learning and intellectual discipline. And readiness, for us, isn’t abstract. Every student—even those in our foundation year—is offered access to internships and vocational experiences. Because learning should never be confined to the classroom. When you connect theory with practice from the start, confidence and capability grow together. I believe education should shape how a person thinks, decides, collaborates, and contributes—far beyond graduation. Isn’t that what education should be about?

27/04/2025 No Comments

There is a meaningful distinction between being a student and being a learner

It is a distinction that is sometimes overlooked in modern higher education, yet it lies at the heart of what a university should seek to cultivate. A student follows a course of study. A learner engages critically with knowledge—questioning, connecting, and building upon what has come before. The learner is not satisfied with simply acquiring information; they are concerned with understanding, with application, and with context. At Euro University of Bahrain, our approach is firmly rooted in the traditions of European education, where learning is understood as a disciplined, reflective, and cumulative process. We do not chase trends. We emphasise foundational knowledge—grounded in decades, often centuries, of scholarship—and we encourage our students to see themselves not merely as recipients of knowledge, but as active participants in a long intellectual tradition. This is not about immediate outcomes, but long-term formation. Our aim is not to produce graduates who have been trained to pass tests, but individuals who are prepared to think clearly, reason carefully, and contribute meaningfully over the course of their lives. The distinction between student and learner matters—especially now, when the challenge is no longer access to knowledge, but the intentionality needed to engage with it meaningfully.

17/04/2025 No Comments

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Basseerah: Developing Interesting and Sustaining Academic Research Careers

Join us for our next Basseerah Research Lecture on building sustainable academic careers. This online lecture will provide a space for academics and students to learn from a leading work and employment scholar, Professor Tracy Scurry. Professor Tracy will reflect on her own career in social sciences managing multiple interdisciplinary projects. Students and academics can learn more about what a successful research career entails, what research excellence looks like and gain valuable strategies for navigating today’s evolving academic landscape. We look forward to seeing you there! Event date: Wednesday 6 November 2024 3.30pm (+ 3 GMT) on Zoom Event registration link: https://bit.ly/researcheventNov6

21/10/2024 No Comments