Prodromou says state committed to eradicating sexual abuse of minors
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Thursday said the government was fully committed to eradicate sexual abuse of children, as well as child pornography in Cyprus....
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‘Cypriot students still want to come to the UK’
Although conditions are not as favourable at the moment, Cypriot university students are still attracted to the prospect of studying in the United Kingdom. “With...
Coronavirus: Limassol primary school closed for three days after cluster found
A Limassol primary school will close until the end of the week after a cluster of Covid cases was discovered, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Limassol...
Gold award for OUC’s digital education app
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) has won a gold award at the Cyprus Education Leaders Awards 2021 for innovative applications of digital technology in...
Open University talk on ‘credibility revolution’ in economics
The Open University of Cyprus is organising an open online talk in English on the “credibility revolution” in economics. Empirical approaches in Social Sciences: The...
Talk on credibility revolution in economics
The Open University of Cyprus is organising an open English online talk on the credibility revolution in economics. Empirical approaches in Social Sciences: The case...
University of Nicosia scientist honoured for green line flora, fauna study
A Cypriot biologist was honoured during Mediterranean researchers’ night last month for her work on the flora and fauna of the green line in Cyprus....
Online conference focuses on informed consent during pandemic
The role of informed consent in reference to the coronavirus pandemic is the subject of an online conference streamed via the Open University of Cyprus...
MPs urge warring sides in English School dispute to reach agreement
The English School’s pupils will be the ones paying the price if the quarrelling staff union (ESSA) and board cannot reach a conclusion, the House...
Coronavirus: MPs fear jab rules are denying equal access to education
The House education committee on Wednesday questioned whether vaccinated and unvaccinated university students have equal access to education as the University of Cyprus and Tepak...
School year running smoothly but Covid measures must be fully adhered to says minister
The school year is progressing smoothly but all coronavirus measures must be adhered to to keep the schools open, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on...
Education minister says zero tolerance will be shown for sexual offences in schools
The institutional framework for handling of sexual offences withing schools is being examined, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromos said on Sunday. Speaking to the Cyprus News...
Education minister’s no-show at House angers MPs
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou’s unexpected absence on Friday from a meeting with the House education committee drew strong reactions from MPs, who were expecting to...
English School board calls on teacher to join them in a dialogue (Updated)
The board of the English School on Friday called on its staff union ESSA to start a dialogue aimed at resolving all issues concerning both...
English School parents feel excluded amid row as reports of a deal surface
The English School staff union (ESSA) chair’s potential dismissal still loomed on Thursday as teachers continued their indefinite strike, amid concerns from parents, retired staff...
MPs concerned over pandemic’s impact on new high school exams
The House education committee is seeking an urgent meeting with Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou to address growing concerns over the exams scheduled every four months...
English School teachers remain on strike as two sides stand ground
Members of the English School staff union (ESSA) continued their indefinite work stoppage on Tuesday amid widespread support from unions, political parties and school graduates....
Online event on studying in the UK
The British Council is holding its first online Europe-wide UK education fair next month, with the participation of more than 50 UK universities and thousands...
French teaching expanded in state schools
Public school students are set to gain greater access to the French language following an agreement that has been signed which facilitates exams to acquire...
MPs discuss issues with school overcrowding
Overcrowding and shortcomings with infrastructure are two problems facing schools highlighted in the House education committee on Wednesday as MPs began discussing the findings of...