Two of Bahrain’s top universities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership in education, research, faculty development and community service.
The agreement, signed yesterday between the University of Bahrain (UOB) and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain, is an important step in advancing Bahrain’s higher education sector.
“We are pleased with the partnership framework and the evolution of our collaboration with RCSI Medical University of Bahrain,” UOB president Dr Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari explained.
“By bringing together the expertise and resources of two leading universities, our partnership is expected to create lasting value for our students, academics, researchers and communities in Bahrain.”
This strategic collaboration aligns with Bahrain’s ambition to strengthen its knowledge economy, enhance research capacity and develop a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting future challenges.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Al Ansari and RCSI president Professor Sameer Otoom.
The ceremony was also attended by RCSI Medical University of Bahrain academic affairs vice president and School of Medicine head Professor Alfred Nicholson, UOB academic affairs vice president Dr Hessa Aljunaid and UOB partnerships and development vice president Dr Esra Wali, together with members of the senior management teams from both universities.
“Through our collaborative educational, research and community service co-operation with UOB, we are committed to strengthening links between higher education, healthcare and the communities we serve, while contributing to Bahrain’s national development,” Prof Otoom added.
The partnership aims to facilitate co-operation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities, including guest lectures, scientific presentation assessment, thesis co-supervision and examination. It also supports joint faculty training initiatives and promotes the exchange of expertise and international best practices in learning and teaching.
A key strategic benefit of the agreement lies in its research collaboration.
Through the joint management of the UOB-RCSI Medical University of Bahrain research fund and the creation of a shared research activities database, both institutions will be better positioned to identify common interests and support innovative research projects that address important national health challenges.
The MoU also provides a platform for organising joint scientific and educational activities, including conferences, workshops, and guest lectures, aimed at knowledge exchange, professional networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while enriching the educational experience of students and faculty alike.
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