Medical School launches virtual reality medical training project

Medical School launches virtual reality medical training project The Medical School recently hosted the inaugural meeting of the €400,000 Erasmus+ funded Virtual Realities in Medical Education (ViR-MEd) project, which will employ virtual reality in [...]

2025-10-24T09:25:38+03:00June 13th, 2025|Medical School, UNIC Health|

White Coat Ceremony 2025 – Marking the start of clinical training

White Coat Ceremony 2025 – Marking the start of clinical training. On 10 June 2025 the UNIC Medical School held its White Coat Ceremony, the moment students move from classroom study to clinical training. [...]

2025-10-24T09:31:05+03:00June 11th, 2025|Medical School, UNIC Health|

Breaking Barriers: Mobile Clinic Joins Cyprus Pride 2025 for Inclusive Healthcare

Last Saturday, 31 May 2025, the Medical School’s Mobile Clinic took part in Cyprus Pride 2025, partnering with the AIDS Solidarity Movement’s Cy Checkpoint to provide free, anonymous and rapid HIV and STI testing. Over 120 rapid tests were conducted, together with peer-counselling on adopting safer sexual practices.

2025-06-10T14:01:12+03:00June 10th, 2025|Medical School, Mobile Clinic, News, UNIC Health|

Training seminar for sustainable pig farming in Cyprus | First milk and suckling piglets

Training seminar for sustainable pig farming in Cyprus | First milk and suckling piglets The School of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with UNIPORK Cyprus Ltd, has continued its successful series of training seminars designed to [...]

2025-10-24T10:19:42+03:00June 2nd, 2025|School of Veterinary Medicine, UNIC Health|

Medical School hosts European infectious disease training programme

Specialists from Belgium, France, Portugal, Greece, and Cyprus contributed to the training, including Professors Pierre Van Damme, Erika Vlieghe, Caroline Charlier, Vana Papaevangelou, Zoi Dorothea Pana, and Drs Paula Ribeiro and John Kopsidas.

2025-05-19T09:34:28+03:00May 19th, 2025|Medical School, News, UNIC Health|

Voskarides et al. link PTSD to lupus risk in research study

This research highlights the need to consider both mental and physical health in patient care. The team recommends early psychiatric evaluation for PTSD patients to help prevent complications and reduce the risk of developing lupus

University of Pittsburgh and UNIC Health agreement to advance Public Health

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health and UNIC Health have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for comprehensive academic collaboration and exchange.

UNIC Health Student Research Conference 2025

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) hosted the UNIC Health Student Research Conference on 12 March 2025. The event was organised by the Medical School Student Society and the Medical Students Research Society, in collaboration with students of the School of Veterinary Medicine and faculty of UNIC Health.

School of Veterinary Medicine announces the launch of the renovated equine clinic

This significant upgrade results from a partnership between the University of Nicosia and the Nicosia Race Club, following an agreement signed in October 2023. The School of Veterinary Medicine now manages the clinic, which serves as both an educational and research centre.

Renewal of strategic partnership between School of Veterinary Medicine & Cyprus Veterinary Services

The University of Nicosia School of Veterinary Medicine announces the renewal of its collaboration with the Cyprus Veterinary Services for the next six years.

2025-07-03T16:06:57+03:00March 12th, 2025|News, School of Veterinary Medicine, UNIC Health|

Conversations with Our Medical Students: Michaela & Naresh reflect on their Mobile Clinic Club leadership

At the University of Nicosia, the Mobile Clinic Club offers students a unique opportunity to develop and apply skills that go beyond the classroom, from year 1, while making a meaningful impact on underserved communities.

2025-03-06T11:12:10+02:00March 4th, 2025|Blog, Medical School, Mobile Clinic, News, UNIC Health|

Medical School partners on new paediatric infection control course funded by ESPID

The European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) is sponsoring a new hybrid training course on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) with a focus on paediatric settings.

2025-02-13T09:53:52+02:00February 12th, 2025|Medical School, News, UNIC Health|

Conversations with Our Medical Student, Alma Sato: Sharing Elective Experiences at GOSH and Johns Hopkins

For many medical students, working in top hospitals and interacting with patients is a crucial part of their education that can shape their future careers.

2025-08-13T13:16:39+03:00February 5th, 2025|Blog, Medical School, News, UNIC Health|

UNIC Medical School joins pioneering European effort to enhance clinical trial inclusivity

The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the pioneering Research in Europe and Diversity Inclusion (READI) project. READI is a significant initiative aimed at transforming clinical research throughout Europe

2025-01-23T17:05:17+02:00January 23rd, 2025|Medical School, News, UNIC Health|

First mobile clinic expedition of the new academic year visits Farmakas festival

On Sunday, 13 October 2024, the Mobile Clinic team embarked on its first expedition of the new academic year by visiting Farmakas village to participate in its annual festival. The festival highlights Farmakas’s agricultural produce and traditional food products.

2024-12-05T12:15:13+02:00October 15th, 2024|Medical School, Mobile Clinic, News|

Breath IN Symposium 2024: Advancing Knowledge on Indoor Air Quality and Well-being

The first Breath IN Symposium, which took place between 15 and 16 May 2024 at the University of Nicosia, brought together experts, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in indoor air quality and its impact on human health and well-being.

Professor Nicolaides Sheds Light on Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome

Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome (NCBRS) is a ultra-rare genetic disorder named after Paola Nicolaides, Clinical Professor of Paediatric Neurology at the University of Nicosia Medical School, and Clinical Geneticist Michael Baraitser, who first described the syndrome in 1993.

2025-08-13T13:14:32+03:00July 8th, 2024|Medical School, News, UNIC Health Research|
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