Dear Students,

Happy New Year and welcome back to the UK ! As we embark on a new semester, there's always a sense of excitement.

I want to thank every student for continuing to contribute with the Cultural Office, where individual motivation return a collective

purpose, because of your commitment to collaboration, inspiration and participations.

2014 was a year filled with noteworthy students’ activities and achievements, I know 2015 will continue this trend.

Student’s Guide booklet is currently available for all of you. It has lots of beneficial and helpful information for living in the UK, as well

as some important UK rules, regulations and advises.

Should you require a copy of the Student’s Guide, and to register with the cultural office, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Emad Fam

on emad.fam@bcao.co.uk.

We have some great events coming up in the next couple of months, look out for announcements.

Best wishes,

Subah Al-Zayani

Cultural Counselor

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January 2015

The Celebrations of the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain

On the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Cultural Office organised celebration events

for Bahraini students in three major cities in the UK, Leeds, London and Bangor. There was participation from

more than 120 students who gathered from all regions of the United Kingdom to participate in these events.

The decision to commemorate the occasion with several different cities on the same day and at the same time

required field teams of students who helped organise the events with great success, and without everyone’s

efforts and hard work this would not have been accomplished.

Students expressed their happiness and gratitude at being able to celebrate with fellow Bahrainis, making the

occasion feel like festivities back home.

Leeds

London

Bangor

Cultural Counselor Mr. Subah Al-Zayani met Bahraini student Aqeela Abuidrees at the Cultural Office and

congratulated her for completing a Master’s Degree in Science at the University of Lancashire.

Aqeela handed in a copy of her thesis entitled 'Accelerate the multiplication of the DNA process' which

revolves around the patent developments in the field of genetic locations that are exposed to rapid

mutations from one generation to another.

Mr. Subah praised her for choosing this specialization and carrying out important research, which included

a lot of scientific tests and finding out how to obtain a patent to reduce examination time of 4 hours to half

an hour, a task which needed a lot of dedication and hard work . He wished her success for the future and

said she will undoubtedly contribute in serving the nation and the development of sectors that are in need

of modern science.

Completion of Master’s Degree

Mr. Subah Al-Zayani had a meeting at the Cultural Office with Ms. Basma Hakim, the

International Officer of University of East Anglia and Mr. Craig Smitherman, the assistant

Head of International Recruitment.

They discussed the development of Bahraini students at the university and the new programs

it has to offer, in addition to innovative ways to support the students and help them achieve

their full potential to accomplish the highest grades possible.

Meeting with University of East Anglia

The Cultural Counselor Mr. Subah Al-Zayani had a meeting at the cultural office with Puspa

Mistry and Joe Rossiter, the International Development Managers, and PolikaTzortzi, the Head of

Undergraduate Services from Leeds Beckett University. They deliberated and reflected on the

progress of the many Bahraini students at the university and planned new and pioneering ways to

improve their development and expand their academic success, through the services the university

has to offer for the year 2015. Furthermore, the university’s representatives emphasised their

commitment to extend the support and assistance required to Bahraini students and help them

throughout their academic years there.

Meeting with Leeds Beckett University