A young Omani's academic odyssey in Australia
Australian universities are renowned for their exceptional quality of education and globally recognized degrees. Consistently ranking high in international assessments, these institutions offer a...
The bride is beautiful, but she is married to another man
The quote which serves as the title to this article has been attributed to a member of a Zionist fact finding mission who visited Palestine during the 1890s when Theodor Herzl and the Zionists were...
OPINION- Colon Cancer: Know it early and save a life
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10 per cent of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of death from all cancers. This is tragic...
What does it mean to be a patriot in the West?
“Pro patria mori” is a Latin phrase from Horace, the famous Latin poet; it means to die for one’s fatherland. The word “patriot” is derived from the Greek “patrios” meaning “of one’s...
The importance of early colon cancer screening
Now that I am facing surgery to address the silent and slow progression of my own colon cancer, I've come to realise the urgency of raising awareness about this often overlooked disease. It may take a...
Colon cancer silent killer but curable if caught early
I had a recent colonoscopy which is when a camera is inserted into the colon to check if you have any pre-cancerous polyps. Polyps are common small growths and rarely cancerous. However following the...
Discovering the advantages of growing old
I don’t like getting old. This could just be me. Perhaps I’m missing something. Whenever I mention my dislike of growing old to some oldies I often get advice which suggests I have to be grateful...
When machines learn too much: The dark side of AI and robotics
This article was written by me all except for the title which was written by Artificial Intelligence. I certainly couldn’t have thought of a better title. Perhaps no human being could have.On...
Flawed grade retention hinders student progress
Grade retention, a practice that requires students to repeat a grade level if they fail to meet certain academic standards, has been in place since the 19th century.While some studies have pointed to...
Dyslexia means lower intelligence? No
When I opened my first school in Cambridge UK in 1976 I well remember my first student whom we discovered to be dyslexic. I think her name was Jane. Having interviewed her with her parents present I...
Transforming an education system
In the words of Joseph Stalin, "Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed."While Stalin may not be an ideal figure to quote, his message...
Parents’ strategies for dealing with school bullying
As discussed in my previous article on this topic I have experienced both the role of a parent and that of a School Principal when it comes to addressing the issue of school bullying. I must admit...
Bullying: from school to the workplace
As the former Principal and owner of two schools in Cambridge, UK, I implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy against bullying. Any student found guilty of continual bullying faced warnings and...
Degrees of Stress: exploring the pressures of university life
When prioritising the factors which should influence your decision about which overseas university to apply to, where and how you live is possibly more important than anything else.A comfortable, safe...
How to land that dream job or university place?
Education isn't just a field of study for me, it's a passion. With experience spanning over 25 years as an educational counsellor and former School Principal of two private schools in Cambridge, UK,...