The President’s Blog
28/08/2025 2025-09-18 9:37The President’s Blog
The President's Blog
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
