The President’s Blog
14/08/2025 2026-05-18 15:48The President’s Blog
The President's Blog
What Does a University Education Really Cost?
University fees are an entirely legitimate subject for discussion. Higher education represents a significant investment for most families, and anyone considering university should ask what it will cost, what they will receive in return and whether that investment represents good value. …
How Strong Systems Develop Over Time
When we encounter an organisational system that works particularly well, it is easy to assume that somebody must have designed it in its finished form. The different parts fit together, common problems appear to have been anticipated and people seem to understand what should happen next. The system can appear to possess an intelligence of its own, giving the impression that an exceptionally capable person once understood the whole problem and created the complete answer. …
From Playing to Creating: Why Gaming Can Lead to a Serious Career
This morning, as we brought our first Euro Game Jam to a close, I was struck by the difference between what could be seen on the surface and what was really happening underneath. On the surface, there were screens, controllers, competition and games. Underneath, young people were thinking strategically, making decisions under pressure, solving technical problems, testing ideas, working in teams and creating something that did not exist before. …
Choosing the Environment, Not Just the Degree
Choosing a university is one of the most significant decisions a family makes. It is natural to begin with the visible questions: the degree, the programme, the teaching, the facilities, the fees and the future pathways that may follow. These questions are important because higher education is a serious investment of time, trust and family resources. …
Turning the Lights On
One of our Board members recently observed that we sometimes dance in the dark — doing important work, building something distinctive, but not always making visible the design choices — and the everyday practices they enable — that sit behind it. That comment stayed with me. It prompted a simple question: not whether we should be louder, but whether we should be clearer. …
Professor Andrew Nix is the President and CEO of Euro University of Bahrain. He has published more than 600 international papers and successfully supervised 65+ PhD students. He is well-known for his ground-breaking research contributions that shaped the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards. More recently, Professor Andrew’s 5G wireless research is globally recognized for tackling societal challenges related to smart cities, urban transportation and digital healthcare.
