Manama:The Higher Education Council (HEC), in collaboration with QS Quacquarelli Symonds and Ahlia University, organized a workshop to enhance the readiness of higher education institutions for the 2028 QS Rankings.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the workshop was attended by Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahromi, Secretary General of the HEC; Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Vice President of QS Quacquarelli Symonds; and several university presidents and representatives from higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The event aimed to prepare higher education institutions for participation in international university rankings by introducing evaluation criteria, performance indicators, and procedures for preparing and submitting institutional data. This initiative seeks to improve data accuracy and enhance the use of assessment results in developing academic and research performance.
Additionally, the workshop included a presentation on the HEC's Study in Bahrain initiative, emphasizing its role in promoting educational opportunities in the Kingdom and attracting international students. Participants also shared expertise on using assessment and benchmarking tools to improve academic and research performance.