UNIC Athens MD student wins first prize at LifeHack Athens Hackathon 2026
UNIC Athens MD student wins first prize at LifeHack Athens Hackathon 2026 UNIC Athens Medical School student Vasileios Kassos was part of the award-winning team that secured First Prize at the LifeHack Athens Hackathon 2026, [...]
From Sweden to Cyprus: medical students gain clinical experience and cultural insight
From Sweden to Cyprus: medical students gain clinical experience and cultural insight For the past two months, five students from Örebro University in Sweden called Cyprus their home, completing part of their clinical training [...]
Medical student wins first prize at Swedish Hospital Research Symposium
Medical student wins first prize at Swedish Hospital Research Symposium Fourth-year graduate-entry MD student Eleanor Roy has been awarded first prize at the Swedish Hospital Research Symposium for her poster, ‘Ambient Air Pollution and Cardiovascular [...]
Faculty member speaks at psychiatry and mental health conference in Romania
Faculty member speaks at psychiatry and mental health conference in Romania Vered Aharonson, Professor of Medical Physics and Programme Lead for Digital Healthcare at the Medical School, recently took part in the 10th European Conference [...]
UNIC Athens lecture highlights urgent need for global pandemic preparedness
In his presentation, titled 'Disease X and Emerging Viruses: How Close Are We to the Next Pandemic'?, Prof. Spyridis warned that future global health crises are statistically inevitable, stressing that the world must move away from asking if another pandemic will occur and instead focus on when it will happen and how prepared health systems are to respond.
Mobile Clinic travels to Lythrodontas to deliver specialised eye examinations
The visit, made possible through the Medical School’s long-standing collaboration with the Centre, took place at the community’s Olive and Flour Mill Museum, which was temporarily adapted and equipped with specialised medical equipment to host the clinical activities.
ENT doctors and medical students attend UNIC lecture by Harvard academic
A guest lecture on hidden hearing loss and tinnitus brought together ENT doctors and medical students on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, for a discussion on one of the less visible challenges in hearing assessment.
More than 150 healthcare professionals attend 4th Family Medicine Conference
The University of Nicosia Medical School hosted the 4th Pancyprian Family Medicine Conference last Saturday, bringing together more than 150 healthcare professionals from across Cyprus.
Medical School showcases faculty and student contributions in international scientific publication
The publication includes research from multiple institutions and countries. It also features work by fourth-year UNIC medical students Aikaterini Katramadou and Eva Sonja Bender, conducted under the supervision of Prof. Kanakis.
Advancing early identification of children at risk of developing life-threatening infection in low-resource settings
Constantinos Koshiaris, Assistant Professor of Medical Statistics at the Medical School, has contributed to an international study recently published in the medical journal Nature Medicine, aimed at improving the early identification of children at high risk of severe infection in low-resource settings.
Medical student earn distinctions at Pantheo Annual Congress 2026
The event brought together eye care professionals from Cyprus and abroad to discuss current developments in ophthalmology and to share clinical knowledge and perspectives.
Medical School launches public health lecture series at UNIC Athens
The Medical School recently launched a new Public Health lecture series at UNIC Athens, in collaboration with the Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli. The series forms part of the Medical School's ongoing effort to bridge the gap between academia, healthcare professionals, and the public, while encouraging informed discussion on prevention, early diagnosis and advances in modern treatment.
Medical students publish research in Cyprus Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine
These publications highlight the strong engagement of medical students in clinical research during their placements. Such achievements reflect an ongoing commitment to integrating research with clinical training and improving patient care through evidence-based practice.
Medical students promote youth health through presentations at The Senior School
The session explored the differences between positive and negative stress, and how stress can affect individuals and manifest differently across genders.
Medical student presents HIV prevention research at ESCMID Global in Munich
While nearly half of the participants presented within the optimal 24-hour window, the study identified critical ‘missed opportunities’ for long-term prevention. Specifically, although 72.9% were willing to attend regular sexual health clinics, only 52.3% were willing to use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and 13.1% had never previously been tested for HIV.
Two referrals from Meniko visit show why Mobile Clinic screenings count
The Medical School’s Mobile Clinic visit to Meniko village on Sunday, 29 March 2026, underlined the life-saving value of community-based screening, with two residents identified as requiring further medical attention, including one who was advised to seek urgent care.
From Nicosia to Athens: Tropical Medicine lectures draw strong interest across both campuses
The Medical School recently had the pleasure of hosting two lectures on Tropical Medicine by Rev. Archimandrite Anastasios Poyiadjis, Honorary Professor of Tropical Medicine at the Medical School, first in Nicosia on 26 March and then in Athens on 31 March, bringing together students and faculty across both campuses.
Med school research calls for a rethink of routine prenatal screening
In the paper, Dr Nakou argues that the routine offering of prenatal screening may inadvertently undermine genuine autonomous decision-making. She suggests that, rather than routinely offering tests such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), healthcare systems should first provide high-quality counselling, enabling women to reflect on their values and preferences before deciding whether to undergo testing.
Medical School brings nutrition and exercise education to high school students
The Medical School visited The English School this morning to deliver an educational presentation titled ‘Nutrition & Exercise 101’ to high school students.
UNIC Health celebrates student innovation at the 2026 Student Research Conference
Organised by the Medical and Veterinary School Student Societies, with the support of the UNIC Health research team, the conference reflects UNIC Health’s ongoing commitment to fostering a strong research culture. It provides students with the opportunity to present their work to peers and faculty through oral and e-poster presentations.
Interprofessional Learning (IPL) in action: Medical and Nursing students collaborate on a complex case
Interprofessional Learning (IPL) in action: Medical and Nursing students collaborate on a complex case In line with the University’s interdisciplinary learning approach, an innovative Interprofessional Learning (IPL) activity was held last Monday at the initiative [...]
