Hellenic Bank promoting anti-bullying in schools
As part of the campaign ‘Xamogelase’ (Smile) against bullying, Hellenic Bank and ‘Hope For Children’ CRC Policy Centre have joined forces to sensitise the local...
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Fourth group of doctors graduate from University of Nicosia
The 4th Graduation Ceremony of the University of Nicosia Medical School took place in Nicosia on Friday night. “This ceremony was a celebration of the...
Tepak ranks second in Times HE rankings
The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) is the second best young University of Europe, while the University of Cyprus is in third place, according to...
Higher education sector offers untapped potential, says study
A new study into higher education by services firm Ernest & Young (EY) has concluded that the tertiary sector is an underappreciated engine of growth...
Tepak ranks 2nd among ‘New Europe’ states
The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak has been ranked second among 50 universities from EU member states which joined the Union from 2004 onward, in...
Undersubscribed old city schools face closure
Undersubscribed old city schools face closure Four schools in the old part of Nicosia are facing closure in the coming years due to the small...
Teachers to enter into dialogue with ministry after strike
Teachers accepted the proposal of Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris for a dialogue on Tuesday, despite holding a strike in the afternoon. Teachers working in the...
Ministry says mission accomplished after less than half of teaching candidates pass muster
By Evie Andreou Officials on Monday said that despite the fact that only 37.2 per cent of around 5,000 who took the teaching exams passed,...
Parents say 10,000 pupils will be affected if all-day school teachers strike
By Evie Andreou Organised parents of primary pupils on Monday urged the association of teachers of optional all-day schools not to act hastily and risk...
Payout for student grants
The first payments of student grants for the academic year 2017 to 2018 will be made next week, the student welfare service announced on Friday....
Education minister under fire over Elam visit (updated)
A meeting between Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris with far-right party Elam sparked outrage on Wednesday, especially after he said they had shared values. The meeting...
Fresh fruit to be given to schoolchildren
The council of ministers on Thursday approved a proposal by the agriculture ministry to implement a school programme for the free distribution of fruit, vegetables...