To be, To Do and To Want
A few evenings ago, I found myself in a surprisingly deep conversation with my 11-year-old, trying to explain the verb “to be.” What started as a fairly innocent grammar discussion became something much harder to articulate. The more we explored it, the …
Teaching in 2025: Why Human Connection Still Matters Most
Last week I had the privilege of attending Bahrain Polytechnic’s Teaching and Learning 2025 conference. The theme — “Can AI Replace Teachers?” — sparked valuable reflection. While many of the presentations focused on practical uses of today’s AI tools, the bigger takeaway …
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. In today’s fast-changing workplace, technical know-how …
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 …
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 …
