What Do We Value in a University?
This week I’ve been attending education fairs and meeting prospective students and their families. It reminded me that to maximise an outcome you first need to know what you value. Some things are easy to see: certificates, facilities, rankings — and yes, …
The Lessons That Come From Getting It Wrong
In education, as in leadership, we tend to celebrate what goes right. The project that succeeds. The idea that works. The outcome that matches the plan. But often, it’s the times we get it wrong that shape us most. Why We Resist …
Growth Mindset: Evidence and Application
Carol Dweck’s research at Stanford University has reshaped how we think about learning. Her central conclusion is simple but powerful: people who see ability as fixed tend to avoid challenge and give up quickly; those who see ability as developable through effort, …
Writing Papers that Get Published: Solving Problems that Matter
Over three decades I’ve published more than 600 papers and supervised over 60 PhD students. Along the way, I’ve seen what makes the difference between a paper that gets published and one that gets rejected. The difference is rarely about technical quality. …
Why Struggle Matters: Active Learning, AI and the Future of Student Success
As we begin a new academic year at Euro University of Bahrain, our focus is clear: students must not just attend classes—they must live them as learners. Simon Cleary, our Academic Director, recently reminded faculty that the classroom is not the place …
