Governance and leadership
The governing body responsible for BIU's strategic direction, academic oversight, research development, and long-term institutional mission.
Leaders spanning institutional strategy, academic services, foundation studies, humanities, research, and business.
Council leadership
The Council brings together senior institutional, academic, and research leadership.
Co-founder and senior leader
Dr. Kodo Aziz combines clinical excellence, educational leadership, and institutional strategy. As a co-founder and senior leader of BIU, he has helped shape a globally connected academic environment aligned with British standards.
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02 / Academic services
Head of Academic Services
An academic leader with more than 15 years of higher-education experience, specialising in statistics, data science, AI, and sustainable development.
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03 / Humanities
Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities
A legal academic and school leader whose work spans international law, human rights, war studies, and professional teacher development.
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04 / Research and business
Head of the Research Centre and Business Programme
An economist, researcher, and academic leader focused on labour markets, retirement planning, research impact, and business education.
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05 / Foundation studies
Head of the International Foundation Programme (IFP)
An academic leader whose foundation, biomedical engineering, and medical engineering background helps students connect foundational study with their future degree pathway.
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Guiding institutional priorities, development, partnerships, and BIU's long-term mission.
Supporting academic quality, school leadership, teaching standards, and the student experience.
Strengthening research culture, professional collaboration, and the university's contribution to the region.
Institutional enquiries
The university can direct council, partnership, and institutional enquiries to the appropriate office.