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What makes higher education valuable beyond the qualification itself? For Dr. Joel Farnworth, Dean of Business and Management Studies at European International University-Paris (EIU-Paris), the answer lies in connecting academic learning with real-world professional competence. Speaking at the EIU-Paris Class of 2026 Convocation Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, Dr. Farnworth reflected on the university’s academic development, … Read more

Maritime engineering requires a combination of technical expertise, operational judgement, and an understanding of the challenges involved in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable vessel operations. As the shipping industry responds to evolving environmental, regulatory, and technological demands, engineering professionals play an important role in managing fleet performance and supporting informed operational decisions. For Dr. Efstathios … Read more

Teaching involves more than delivering subject knowledge. It requires an understanding of how students learn, how different educational approaches influence classroom experiences, and how educators can continue developing their practice. For Francois Landry Kammo Melachi, an IB Visual Arts Teacher from Cameroon, these considerations have formed an important part of his academic development. His experience … Read more

A career built through technical practice can provide a strong foundation for academic research. For experienced professionals, doctoral study can offer an opportunity to examine industry-related questions from a research perspective and develop deeper expertise within their field. For Dr. Asokan Konnamkandath, an aeronautical engineer from India with more than two decades of experience across … Read more

Professional journeys can develop across multiple fields, bringing together education, research, and diverse professional interests. Each experience can add a different dimension to a broader professional identity.  For Dr. Suman Rana, an Indian healthcare management researcher, actress, and model originally from Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, that journey spans healthcare, academic research, and the creative … Read more

For experienced business professionals, further academic study is not necessarily about starting again. It can provide an opportunity to examine familiar challenges through a different lens, question established approaches, and develop new perspectives on the decisions that shape organisations and teams. For Mahmoud Abdelrahman, this next stage builds upon more than 20 years of experience … Read more

Professional development does not always follow a single path. For some, it develops through different countries, working environments, and learning experiences, with each adding a different perspective to the journey. For Ashokkumar Vedachalam, that journey has crossed several borders. Originally from South India, his professional experience spans Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, bringing exposure to different … Read more

For experienced professionals, academic study can offer new perspectives on challenges already familiar from the workplace. Professional experience provides the context, while structured study creates opportunities to examine problems, test ideas, and consider different approaches. This connection was central to the MBA journey of Ibrahim Sorie Kamara-kay. While serving as Head of Monitoring and Compliance … Read more

For Dr. Shaela Anjum, returning to academic study marked a new chapter in a professional journey already spanning 18 years in the construction sector. With a background in civil engineering and postgraduate business education, she brought extensive industry experience in planning, project management, and cost management into this next stage of her professional development. Currently … Read more

Beyond What We Know Knowledge can prepare us for what comes next, but progress asks more of us than knowledge alone. As responsibilities grow and new challenges emerge, the qualities that influence how we respond can become just as important as what we have learned. Reflecting on achievement, leadership, and continued development, Prof. Dr. KK … Read more