Academic year begins with crises at north’s universities
The north’s universities are facing crises ahead of the start of the new academic year in October, with financial and administrative issues plaguing its largest...
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Fire at private university determined to be arson
A fire broke out in a Nicosia private university’s basement stairwell, necessitating the need of three engines to deal with the blaze, the fire service...
Government to introduce student housing measures
The government will soon introduce measures to deal with housing issues faced by students at Cypriot universities, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Wednesday, as...
Meeting to push Cyprus as ‘regional centre of tertiary education’
Transforming Cyprus into a regional centre of tertiary education was the aim of a meeting held on Wednesday between four ministers and the president at...
Larnaca municipality asks for state land to house medical uni
Larnaca municipality has hailed the interest of two top medical schools – from the UK and Lebanon – in establishing a medical university there, but...
Mayor says university school coming to Larnaca
A new university department for marine science is on the cards for Larnaca, the city’s mayor Andreas Vyras said on Tuesday after a meeting with...
Questions raised over state of UCy’s finances
How the University of Cyprus’ finances reportedly hit a €26.8 million deficit, a figure the rector did not confirm or deny amid calls for his...
Efforts underway to shake up tertiary education
Efforts are underway to change the legislation surrounding tertiary level education in Cyprus, which dates back to 1996 and no longer represents today’s world, Education...
Three med schools but still no university hospital
Cyprus is one of only two EU states still without a university hospital Expectations that the start of 2023 would finally see the long-awaited creation...
Uni rectors reiterate call for courses in English
The island’s university rectors on Tuesday called for a push forward of legislative regulation that will allow courses at public universities in Cyprus to be...
