The President’s Blog
28/08/2025 2025-09-18 9:37The President’s Blog
The President's Blog
Some of the most impactful leaders I’ve seen in higher education aren’t the loudest ones
The visionary often gets the spotlight: bold ideas, big statements, sweeping ambition. But meaningful, lasting change? It often comes from a different kind of leader. These are the ones who show up every day with quiet focus. They do the hard work for progress, not applause. Their contributions may not trend or headline, but over time, they shape the institution in profound ways. …
Empowering Learners with skills for Tomorrow
At Euro University of Bahrain, our commitment goes beyond academic knowledge. Across all our programmes — Business, Computing, and Law — we focus on equipping learners with the Global Employability Skills that today’s employers actively seek. …
The Power of Global Education: Shaping Future Leaders
In a time of deep interconnection and fast-moving change, the value of a university education lies not only in the degree it confers, but in the perspectives it cultivates. As our economies and societies become more globally intertwined, the ability to think beyond one’s immediate context is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. …
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 …
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. …
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.
