COBIS, Global. COBIS is pleased to announce that The Rt. Hon. Lord Knight of Weymouth has accepted its invitation to be The Honorary President of COBIS for the period 2020-25, following Sir Roger Fry whose period has now ended. Jim Knight is known to many as a distinguished public figure with vast experience of education. A graduate of Cambridge University, he has been a UK Member of Parliament and Minister of Education, is a Visiting Professor at the London Institute of Education; and as the founder of the TES Institute and as Chief Education and External Officer at TES he is a strong advocate of high-quality teacher training. He also serves on charitable and other bodies with a particular interest in technology and social inclusion. As a former Honorary Vice-President of COBIS, he has been a valued supporter for some time. COBIS is delighted that he now continues this support as its Honorary President.