The Regional Programme Energy Security and Climate Change in Middle East and North Africa of the German Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Konrad Adenauer Foundation; https://www.kas.de/en/) has published a new series of articles on Climate Change Mitigation in the Eastern Mediterranean. EEWRC’s Professor emeritus Manfred A. Lange, who also contributed two of the six papers in the sequence was the editor …
The University of Nicosia Medical School is pleased to announce that Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), will be awarded an honorary doctorate at the Medical School’s graduation ceremony, which will take place on 27 June 2024. Dr Ghebreyesus, who has been at the helm of WHO since 2017, has …
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its four-year partnership with the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF), during which it served as an academic partner and directly advised the European Commission on blockchain technology. This collaboration has significantly contributed to the advancement of blockchain technology across Europe. Over the past …
A pioneering study entitled, “Effectiveness of Ketamine for the Prevention of Relapse in Patients with Opioid Use Disorders – PROUD” is underway in Cyprus, under the coordination of the University of Cyprus and in collaboration with the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO). This research, the first of its kind in our country, aims to investigate …
Dr. Georgios (George) P. Georgiou recognised for outstanding scientific achievements in linguistics The University of Nicosia proudly announces that Dr. Georgios (George) P. Georgiou, Assistant Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Languages and Literature (School of Humanities and Social Sciences), has been elected as a Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE). This …
The University of Nicosia and China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) have signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in law education and research. The MoU outlines several areas of cooperation, including the exchange of visits, staff, and students, fostering cooperative research, and co-sponsoring seminars, conferences, and workshops. The MoU also includes the mutual …
The University of Nicosia acts as the main contractor for FRA in Cyprus for the FRANET project. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies, acting as a centre of fundamental rights expertise. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024 focuses on key developments and shortfalls of fundamental rights protection in the …
The Kick-Off event of EIT Community RIS HUB in Cyprus, is set to enhance the Cyprus innovation ecosystem. Scheduled for June 18, 2024, from 13:30 to 18:30 at the CYENS Centre of Excellence in Nicosia, this event promises to raise the awareness of university students, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers, and government officials regarding the …
From 20 to 24 May 2024, a meeting of members of the teaching and administrative staff of the European Universities of the EMERGE initiative was held in Alexandroupolis, at the Democritus University of Thrace, with the main topic of discussion being “Fostering an inclusive, sustainable and resilient campus”. On behalf of Neapolis University in Paphos, …
Frederick University and DP World Limassol signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 23 May 2024, providing for two full scholarships and paid internships for students, collaboration in research and more. The MoU was signed by DP World Limassol CEO Mr Simon Pitout, and Frederick University’s Head of the Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce, Mr Angelos …