Scientific Research and Innovation Centre Blog
11/05/2026 2026-05-11 10:50Scientific Research and Innovation Centre Blog
Scientific Research and Innovation Centre Blog
Celebrating Research Engagement
In today’s higher education landscape, research is often shaped by the pressure to publish for metrics, risking a shift away from integrity and meaningful impact. The challenge for institutions is not simply to increase output, but to create environments where research remains purposeful, impactful and rigorous. At EUB, this approach is embedded through two key initiatives developed by the Scientific Research and Innovation Centre. In doing so, we recognise and champion research excellence, diverse research engagement, and holistic researcher development, helping to foster an engaged and meaningful research culture. …
EUB’s Visiting Lecturer Initiative
Building a vibrant research culture depends on meaningful academic exchange beyond institutional boundaries. At EUB, this commitment is reflected in the Visiting Lecturer Initiative, which creates structured opportunities to bring external expertise into teaching and research. By engaging scholars and professionals from diverse contexts, we aim to enrich learning, foster collaboration, expand perspectives, and create a more dynamic and globally informed academic environment. …
Research Ethics at EUB
As our academic community continues to grow, we place equal importance on how research is conducted as on the knowledge it produces. Research ethics underpin responsible conduct in the creation and sharing of knowledge. At EUB, they are central to how knowledge is generated and disseminated, shaping every stage from research design to dissemination. EUB’s ethical review process actively supports researchers to engage critically with these considerations, enabling research that is rigorous, responsible, and socially and intellectually meaningful. …
Dr Francesca Speed is an Assistant Professor of Business at Euro University of Bahrain. She is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Dr. Speed has diverse teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with expertise in a wide range of subjects, including key business and management modules, as well as research modules on epistemology and ontology. Her teaching emphasises fostering critical understanding, student engagement, and the development of both academic and practical skills. She also provides pastoral support and enjoys guiding students as an academic advisor.
