Study UK Exhibition 2017 concludes in Bahrain

Manama : British Council Bahrain organised a two-day annual ‘Study UK Exhibition 2017’ at the University of Bahrain. 

The exhibition on Wednesday and Thursday gave prospective students of undergraduate and graduate programmes the opportunity to meet representatives from UK universities, colleges and educational institutions.

Organised by the British Council, this education exhibition attracted over 1000 visitors who met representatives from up to 20 UK universities and institutions. The exhibition was opened by Simon Martin, UK Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The opening was attended by key figures from education and business sectors, including Dr Muna Al Balooshi, Assistant Secretary General for Accreditation and Evaluation at the Higher Education Council, Prof. Riyad Yousef Hamzah, President of the University of Bahrain, Dr. Roy Blatchford from the office of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Khalid Al Zayani, Chairman of the BBBF.

The ‘Study UK Exhibition’ was part of British Council’s initiative to enhance cultural and educational relations between Bahrain and the UK by helping create a knowledge-based economy. 

Prospective students from across Bahrain attend the exhibition to obtain information about education opportunities, admission, available programmes and scholarships directly from the universities’ representatives.

Simon Martin, UK Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, stated on the occasion: “I am delighted to see the large number of British Universities representing the UK Higher Education sector at this year’s Study UK Exhibition, and proud that the UK is home to a growing number of Bahraini students during their tertiary education. It is inspiring to witness the enthusiasm and ambition of young Bahrainis looking to pursue their university studies in the UK, highlighting the importance of education in the relationship between our two countries”.

Professor Riyad Hamzah, President of the University of Bahrain, stated: “University of Bahrain is delighted to extend its partnership with the British Council to host the Bahrain-UK Education Week. Not only have students benefited from learning more about science and technology but also about studying opportunities at many UK universities”.

Prof. Hamzah said that such activities and partnerships are fruitful; the previous Science Collaboration Symposium which was organized by the British Council and held at the university last year led to more than 10 BH-UK universities proposals.