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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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...
English School parents launch petition seeking changes
A group of English School parents have launched a petition demanding changes to the way the school is run, a week ahead of the scheduled...
One in five leave school with very low Greek skills says minister
One in five children finish public school with insufficient knowledge of Greek, Education Minister Prodromas Prodromou said on Monday while highlighting the importance of evaluation...
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’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...
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...
CIIM’s MSc in digital marketing offers excellent career opportunities
Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) is offering full and partial scholarships for local and international candidates who wish to receive a master’s in business...
Tepak deal with EU universities widens scope for study abroad
Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) co-signed the Limassol agreement with seven other European universities, providing the foundations for the creation of the European university of...
Public lecture on nation building by Open University
A Hungary-based researcher will give a free online public talk on diverse approaches in nation-building at the Open University of Cyprus this Wednesday. Dr Zoltán...
Coronavirus: SafePass required for in-person class at private unis
Private universities in Cyprus will accept students with a physical presence in the new academic year on presentation of a SafePass which will be required...
President recommends more effective procedures for screening schoolbooks
President Nicos Anastasiades suggested more effective procedures to be put in place at the education ministry after teachers were told to “tear out” a page...
Primary schools reopen amid calls for compliance with protocols
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou called on teachers and pupils to abide by the health protocols on Monday, the first day of the reopening of primary...
Primary schools re-open on Monday under pandemic conditions
Primary schools will welcome 50,005 pupils back on Monday, marking the second school year beginning during the coronavirus pandemic and the third affected by it....
‘No censorship in Cyprus’ minister says amid book furore
There is no censorship in Cyprus, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Saturday when asked to comment on the issue of an English textbook that...
Coronavirus: Another ‘pandemic’ school year kicks off
Yet another school year amid the Covid pandemic kicked off on Tuesday with minor problems and old ‘customs’ involving flares and firecrackers. Over 45,000 pupils...
Education ministry looking to change laws over assistants for special needs students (updated)
The education ministry on Monday said it is working on amending the legislative framework over the appointment of assistants for special needs students after the...
Coronavirus: Meetings this week to focus on new school year
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said the government’s main aim is to reopen all schools in September to allow students to come back normally and physically...
Education ministry more than willing to invest in more summer schools
The education ministry is more than willing to invest in more summer school programmes, Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Friday while visiting two Nicosia schools...
Children’s books that teach valuable engineering lessons
by Michelle Forsythe and Julie Jackson Most people think of the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web as a story of devoted friendship between a spider...