The President’s Blog
14/08/2025 2026-05-18 15:48The President’s Blog
The President's Blog
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.
