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Reflections of an International University Registrar
After an extensive career working in HEIs in England, Dave Dowland, University Registrar at Brac University, shares his most recent experience working at a university in Bangladesh.
The importance of difference
With experience in both UK and international institutions, Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, shares his perspective on difference within the HE sector.
Significant developments in higher education in the Middle East
The Middle East is strengthening its higher education sector. Ivor McGettigan, Partner and Head of Education at Al Tamimi and Company, provides an overview of developments in the region.
Outside looking in: the student experience from an international perspective
Quality. Research. Success. Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, shares the international perspective on the student experience in the UK. Hugh considers why they feel the grass is greener on the Western side.
Working in higher education overseas: not designed to make you comfortable
One travels to run away from routine. Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, reflects on his three years living in the Middle East, and shares advice on how to prepare and succeed.
Vestiges of empire? An international perspective on branch campuses
Branch campuses have been around for centuries. They have grown from a cultural straightjacket to a flourishing revenue stream for universities. Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of branch campuses.
The Battle to Protect the Arts and Humanities
The death of the Arts and Humanities would herald the death of the university. Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, is ready to don his armour and battle to protect the Arts and Humanities. It is time to STEM the tide.
No New Normal – Debunking COVID-19 Myths in Higher Education
Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at the British University in Dubai, explains why we should stop using the phrase ‘the new normal’ and stay optimistic about the future of our sector.