Cyprus eyes stronger ties with China in higher education sector
China and Cyprus have agreed to closer ties in the fields of higher education and science, as the government seeks to promote the island as...
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Minister of education accuses Akel of undermining reform
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Monday accused main opposition party Akel of obstructing the government as it tries to reform education. “Ever since Akel has...
Legal framework expected for dance and music schools
The education ministry must work on forming a more cohesive legal framework for private dance and music schools, the House education committee agreed on Wednesday...
For a modern and adaptable future society we must reform education now
By Achilleas Demetriades The new generation is facing huge changes, at home and abroad. In an ever-changing world, it becomes more imperative to answer the...
President lauds establishment of AUB in Paphos
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday lauded the formalising of an agreement establishing an American University of Beirut (AUB) campus in Paphos during a special ceremony....
UClan Cyprus, Lebanon’s UOB to open medical school in Larnaca
UClan Cyprus and the University of Balamand will jointly open a medical school in Larnaca district. The two academic institutions signed a letter of intent...
Parents and students on the streets next week over quarterly exams
Parents and pupils associations will take their united stance against quarterly exams to the presidential palace next month after accusing the education ministry of turning...
Cyprus to mark Greek independence anniversary with parades, events
Cyprus will on Friday celebrate Greek Independence Day with schoolchildren taking part in parades in all towns. March 25, which also is a public holiday...
Alarming rise in childhood obesity
The education ministry on Wednesday unveiled a national fitness assessment programme for secondary school children (Aristotelis) as part of concerted efforts with the health ministry...
US and UNDP sign grant agreement for bi-communal cultural education programme
A grant agreement for the implementation of an interactive shared cultural heritage education programme for Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot youth was signed on Wednesday by...
