The University Hosts LSBU Delegation to Strengthen Dual Award Programmes and Expand Global Opportunities for Students
The University Hosts LSBU Delegation to Strengthen Dual Award Programmes and Expand Global Opportunities for Students
The University has welcomed a delegation from its strategic partner, London South Bank University (LSBU), for a series of engaging meetings aimed at strengthening the partnerships and expanding international opportunities for students in the Dual Award programmes, which includes BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, BA (Hons) Business Management, and LLB (Hons) Law.
Over the course of three days, LSBU representatives held discussions with the University leadership, academic members, and students, focusing on educational quality and outcomes, as well as future collaboration prospects. The visit incorporated a thorough curriculum review of the programmes and classroom observations while meeting students enrolled in the dual award programmes. Feedback from LSBU’s link tutors was exceptionally positive, praising the students’ academic rigour reflected in their research projects and communication skills, given their ability to present and debate ideas while actively engaging on various academic topics, which further highlighted their capabilities.
Commenting on the visit, Professor Waheeb Al Khaja, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, underlined the importance of University’s collaboration with LSBU in diversifying academic programmes and enhancing competencies in both the job market and the education sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He emphasised that this partnership aligns with ASU’s vision to elevate its global standing by forging ties with prestigious international universities and launching joint academic programmes that contribute to its scientific and research development. This strategy is also in line with the Higher Education Council’s objectives in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which prioritises the quality of educational outputs from higher education institutions.
Professor Waheeb Al Khaja also stressed the significance of collaborating with international universities to position the kingdom as a regional hub for education and knowledge, forming a distinguished educational ecosystem with the potential to attract students from all over the globe.
Meanwhile, Hatem Masri, the University President, affirmed that LSBU’s visit had further strengthened the joint efforts of both universities to expand academic offerings that meet the national and regional labour market demands, highlighting the essence of enriching cooperation in educational development, scientific research, innovation, and community engagement.
Professor Masri noted that the positive feedback from the LSBU delegation regarding the quality of University’s academic programmes reaffirmed the success of the Dual Award programmes. He highlighted that such assurances serve as inspiration for the University to continue refining its academic framework, which also demonstrates the ongoing commitment to providing students with a superior learning experience and equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to secure outstanding career opportunities in the job market.
