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UNIC Environmental Health Research Centre Researcher Joins International Call to Protect Europe’s Pesticide Safety Standards Professor Edna N. Yamasaki is among the signatories of an international scientific statement urging European policymakers to maintain safeguards against pesticide-related health risks Department of Health Sciences -
University of Nicosia Achieves New Milestone with 26 Academics Among World’s Top-Cited Scientists The University of Nicosia is proud to announce that twenty-six of its academics have been included in the world’s most influential scientists ranking as published in the latest Stanford University compilation of top-cited researchers. -
University of Nicosia ranked among the world’s top 550 universities The Times Higher Education World University Rankings assess universities across five key performance areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. -
Students and faculty explore treating antenatal depression with transcranial stimulation in new study Fourth-year graduate-entry MD students, Eleanor Roy and Amir Arshia Emam Jomeh, alongside Georgios Mikellides, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical […] Medical School -
Faculty and students publish new review on tumours of the hypothalamus and neurohypophysis A paper led by graduate-entry MD students Alexia Kesta, Omar Itani and Yahya Wehbeh, in collaboration with Dr Dimitrios Kanakis, Professor of […] Medical School -
UNIC Researchers Launch Study on the Mainstreaming of Far-Right Accelerationism The project investigates the rise of far-right accelerationism, an emergent ideological constellation that fuses apocalyptic narratives, techno-futurism, and post-democratic imaginaries. Department of Politics and Governance -
Faculty member is senior author of University of Oxford study behind new statin risk calculator. Faculty member is senior author of University of Oxford study behind new statin risk calculator Dr Constantinos Koshiaris, Assistant Professor of Medical Statistics, is the senior author of a University of Oxford study, published last […] Medical School -
Eric Topol at the 2nd UNIC Athens Evolve Lecture Series: “The Great Shift in Medicine Is Prevention” The second lecture in the Evolve Lecture Series took place at UNIC Athens, featuring as keynote speaker one of the world’s leading experts in cardiology, biomedical research, and digital health. UNIC Evolve -
Faculty member contributes to international recommendations on drug-resistant fungus in children Zoi Dorothea Pana, Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology and Associate Dean for Research, recently contributed to the development of the new international recommendations on the […] Medical School
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2026
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University of Nicosia Research Featured in Physics of Fluids and Highlighted by AIP Scilight The framework reconstructs hypersonic wall-pressure signals from sparse measurements, addressing a key challenge in the modelling of extreme-flow environments. UNIC Evolve -
Cyprus Economy 2026: the numbers prosper, real value leaks away Cyprus has achieved something that should not be underestimated: fiscal consolidation, investment credibility, strong growth and low unemployment. But economic policy is not judged only by whether indicators improve. -
“There is no law of biology that says we have to age”: David Sinclair launches the Evolve Lecture Series at UNIC Athens The talk, titled “David Sinclair on Age Reversal: From Discovery to Human Trials” was delivered to a packed Andreas Vesalius Amphitheatre at the UNIC Athens campus in Elliniko on Thursday, 4 June 2026. UNIC Evolve -
New Study Shows Markets Reward Policy Competence More Than Personal Popularity in U.S. Presidents A new study published in Economics Letters introduces a novel high-frequency measure of political sentiment that separates what voters think about a president’s job performance from how they feel about the president personally. -
UNIC Launches Evolve Lecture Series with Inaugural Speaker David Sinclair UNIC launches the Evolve Lecture Series, a new initiative dedicated to frontier developments and expert perspectives in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and the future of human health. UNIC Evolve -
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. Medical School -
New review on water intake and quality in livestock and poultry nutrition The publication was produced in collaboration with researchers from Greece, Ireland and Switzerland, and examines the role of water in livestock and poultry nutrition, with particular attention to both water intake and water quality. School of Veterinary Medicine -
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 School -
New Study Reveals the ‘Time Paradox’: Why Hybrid Work Often Fails to Deliver Gender Equality Research from the University of Nicosia accepted for publication in the International Journal of Management Reviews (IJMR) identifies four critical paradoxes that prevent hybrid work from being truly sustainable and inclusive. -
Vet School joins research project on regenerative agriculture in Norway The School of Veterinary Medicine is participating in a newly funded research project in collaboration with veterinary partners in Norway. School of Veterinary Medicine -
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 School -
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. Medical School -
8 GNOSIS Researchers Among the World’s Top 2% scientists GNOSIS Mediterranean Institute for Management Science is proud to see eight of its researchers being listed in Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings. -
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 under Medical School -
Vet student co-authors research publication Fourth-year veterinary student Sotiris Chrysanthopoulos has co-authored a scientific article published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Molecular Sciences, in collaboration with Dr Konstantinos V. Arsenopoulos, Associate Professor of Cattle and Herd Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr Elias Papadopoulos of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. School of Veterinary Medicine -
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. Medical School -
New Pan-European Study Reveals Women Bear a Hidden Burden at Work: Higher Emotional Labour Demands Linked to Poorer Mental Health Across 35 Countries A landmark study of nearly 44,000 workers across 35 European countries has uncovered stark gender inequalities in the emotional demands of the workplace, and mapped the pathways through which those demands erode mental health. -
UNIC researchers contribute to new publication on brain-heart biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease The review focuses on the combined use of EEG and heart rate variability as an integrated biomarker framework for Alzheimer’s disease, with findings suggesting that brain-heart coupling may offer improved sensitivity in identifying early cognitive decline. Medical School -
Medical students and faculty publish review on classification of tumors of the pituitary gland Medical students of the graduate-entry programme, Nirmal Pandit, Yahya Wehbeh, and Omar Itani, under the supervision of Professor Dimitrios N. Kanakis, have recently published a paper in the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Medical School -
MD students and faculty publish review on TBI/CTE and Alzheimer’s disease Fourth-year MD students Aikaterini Katramadou and Eva Sonja Bender have co authored a review article on traumatic brain injury (TBI)/chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer’s disease, under the supervision of Professor Dimitrios N. Kanakis. Medical School -
Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe This partnership will focus on coordinated research, faculty and student collaboration, and innovation across cutting-edge science, engineering and artificial intelligence disciplines. -
Medical School faculty edits new book on ethics of artificial wombs Medical School -
Gut microbes and brain cancer: new insights from UNIC researchers The authors summarise current evidence on the gut-brain axis, describing how intestinal microorganisms and their metabolites affect immune regulation, inflammatory pathways, and the tumour microenvironment in glioblastoma. They discuss how changes in gut microbiota composition (dysbiosis) may contribute to the disease’s highly immunosuppressive environment and resistance to treatment. Medical School -
Mapping tick-borne diseases in Greece: UNIC Professor leads major review The review analyses studies published up to the end of 2020, drawing from MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and European surveillance systems. Medical School -
Medical School joins new Erasmus+ project focusing on sustainable clinical trials The GREEN-TRIALS project aims to create a set of training materials to introduce practical ways to embed environmental sustainability into academic clinical research. These resources will be complemented by teachers’ guides and an online learning platform. Medical School -
UNIC Medical School involved in Harvard-Cyprus Environmental Health projects The symposium featured four keynote speakers and thirteen Harvard master’s students, who presented methodologies, emerging data, and trends in environmental health research across diverse geographical and socio-environmental settings. Medical School -
Article by UNIC’s Professor Drikakis and his team published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP), selected by Scilight for promotion The study examines how large-scale urban greening can influence local airflow and heat transport in a dense metropolitan environment, with a focus on Athens, including the impact of the greening of Ellinikon on the local microclimate. School of Sciences and Engineering -
UNIC neurologist contributes to new guideline on asymptomatic hyperCKaemia The guideline provides structured, evidence based recommendations to support clinicians and researchers in the assessment and management of asymptomatic/oligosymptomatic hyperCKemia, with the aim of improving consistency and clarity in day to day practice. Medical School -
UNIC study identifies key gene behind early embryonic cell development The study, titled ‘NR6A1 is essential for neural crest cell specification, formation and survival’ explores the formation of neural crest cells (NCC), a migratory progenitor cell population unique to vertebrate embryos that helps in the development of many organs and tissues, including parts of the face, nerves, and heart. Medical School -
New book on brain tumour diagnosis The volume comprises 14 scholarly articles focusing on the identification of novel biomarkers, the development of innovative diagnostic techniques, and the application of state-of-the-art methodologies for brain tumour detection and diagnosis. Medical School -
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Study warns climate change fuels tick-borne threats to Mediterranean livestock A recent scientific review by Panagiotis Karanis, Professor of Anatomy at the UNIC Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from Greece and Turkey, highlights how climate change is creating compounded challenges for livestock systems in the Mediterranean. Medical School
2025
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Medical students contribute to depression treatment research The two students worked with Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UNIC Medical School, George Mikellides, to document a case involving the combination of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and ketamine therapy. Medical School -
UNIC team wins funding to combat waterborne and foodborne parasites Medical School -
UNIC research reveals strong link between chronic stress and cancer risk The researchers surveyed 1,318 participants from over 30 countries, collecting data on familial cancer history, stress factors, and self-reported cancer status. Using machine learning and causal modelling, they explored connections between chronic psychological stress and cancer occurrences. Medical School -
UNIC professor publishes leading textbook on safe childbirth Medical School -
Oxford/UNIC-led study develops breakthrough models to predict blood pressure medication side effects Medical School -
Medical School Faculty and Students publish meta-analysis on heart surgery risks Medical School -
Study investigates effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in dementia A recently published review led by George Mikellides, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical School, investigates how the method of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can contribute to improving cognitive function and quality of life in people with dementia. The review, which was […] Medical School -
UNIC-led study finds diarrhoea-causing parasite in Cyprus dairy cattle School of Veterinary Medicine -
Study explores non-invasive cancer treatment for dogs and cats School of Veterinary Medicine -
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Medical Education for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2024-P5: Written versus oral peer-to-peer feedback during clinical communication skills in undergraduate medical education’ Medical School - Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of One Health for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2024-P2: Application of Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics in Understanding Microbial Interactions with Food Components to Limit Foodborne Outbreaks’ Medical School
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UNIC launches €4M Horizon Europe project to integrate HIV and NCD care across four countries HIVE builds on a digital health tool developed by Columbia University and aims to expand and adapt it for use across four pilot countries, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Greece, and Malta. Medical School -
Medical School receives grant to enhance pharmacology education through virtual patients The University of Nicosia Medical School has secured a €119,756 grant from the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation for a project investigating virtual patients in pre-clinical pharmacology education. The ‘PharmaViP‘ project will run from May 2025 to April 2027. Medical School -
UNIC Study Finds No Evidence of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Cyprus Water Pipes The research, part of the CyMIC project funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus, examined whether microorganisms were causing or accelerating corrosion in the country’s water distribution systems. Department of Health Sciences -
Medical School launches virtual reality medical training project Medical School -
Research Reveals Climate Change Impact on Cyprus Through Seven Centuries The research project, known as HIGH-PASM, combined innovative geological analysis with historical documentation to reconstruct Cyprus’s climate patterns and their effects on society from the late Lusignan period to early British colonial rule. -
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. Medical School -
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 Medical School -
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. Medical School -
Celebrating ESG Excellence at UNIC On January 23, 2025, the University of Nicosia in Cyprus was the vibrant host of the “International Event for SMEs: ESG Excellences,” a key moment for the MESS4GE project that brought together industry leaders, experts, and representatives from across Europe. -
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 Medical School - Integrating ChatGPT in medical student assignments to enhance critical analysis Medical School
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Medical School faculty appointed to National Bioethics Committees Medical School -
Development of a Leadership and Management Module for the Undergraduate Medical Curriculum Medical School
2024
- ESG Maturity Assessment Results for Cypriot SMEs MESS4GE announces it has recently completed an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) maturity assessment for 5 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cyprus. Using a detailed questionnaire, it has evaluated each company’s practices across key dimensions such as environmental management, stakeholder engagement, diversity, governance, and customer focus.
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Zebrafish research facility launched UNIC Health is announcing the establishment of a research facility on campus dedicated to research and education. The facility is designed to house zebrafish (Danio rerio), a small fresh water fish named for its striped pattern. Medical School - Promoting ESG Reporting through MESS4GE: Company Visits to Drive Sustainable Growth in SMEs As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the MESS4GE project is excited to announce the launch of a critical initiative under Working Package 4: “Sending the Message.”
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Clinical Communication Skills Team Impact at ICCH 2024 Medical School -
Exploring New Frontiers in Stroke Rehabilitation: Medical School Faculty Study on Locomotor Recovery Medical School -
Call for Abstracts , MICxUS 2025 The Environmental Health Research Centre of the University of Nicosia is excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for the upcoming ‘MICxUS 2025 , Symposium on Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in Industrial and Utility Systems’ to be held from January 21-23, 2025, in Cyprus. -
Medical School participates in a €400K Erasmus+ grant The Medical School participates in a €400,000 Erasmus+ grant for the Virtual Realities in Medical Education (ViR-MEd) project. The project is led by Dr Achilleas Pavlou, with team members Professors Alexia Papageorgiou, Stelios Georgiades, and Dr Panagiota Andreou. Medical School - Mess4ge ESG Reporting Template Aligns with EFRAG Standards The template follows EFRAG’s Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME) and will be reviewed regularly to maintain compliance with current standards.
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Advancing dental safety: New standards for intraoral diagnostic reference levels in Cyprus Medical School -
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Pathology of Neurodegenerative Diseases for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-4 Medical School -
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. School of Life and Health Sciences - Acceptance of Applications for the PhD in Medical Sciences in field of Medical Education for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-5 Medical School
- Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the fields of Epidemiology and Environmental Health for the PhD Research Project ‘Climate change-related environmental risk factors and perinatal health’ Medical School
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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. Medical School -
UNIC and University of Macedonia (UOM) Receive SUI Foundation Grant for Blockchain Research The University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the University of Macedonia (UOM) are pleased to announce their recent award of a research grant from the SUI Foundation through its Sui Academic Research Awards (SARAs) program. Institute For the Future (IFF) -
Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas Honored as Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in the USA The University of Nicosia is delighted to announce that Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, a distinguished member of its teaching staff, has been honored with the prestigious title of Fellow by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in the USA School of Life and Health Sciences -
UNIC Medical School’s Clinical Assistant Professor S. Papacharalambous at 28th BaSS Congress in Montenegro Medical School -
Prof Karanis receives award in recognition for infectious disease research Medical School - Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Neuroscience / Biomedical Sciences for the PhD Research Project ‘The Brain on the Witness Stand Investigating Implicit Memory Recall in Crime Witnesses’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students who […] Medical School
- Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Sleep Science and Neuroscience for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-3 Development of a Machine Learning-based nightmare detection method for recurrent nightmare treatment in PTSD’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students […] Medical School
- MESS4GE ESG Reporting Resources for SMEs The MESS4GE project provides ESG reporting tools and resources designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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PBL integration in first year of traditional medical curriculum shows positive results Medical School -
Unveiling the first core outcome set for IgE-mediated food allergy Medical School -
Prof Gousias and Students’ Contributions to Neurosurgery Medical School -
UNIC Health Student Research Conference 2024 The University of Nicosia Medical School (MS) and the School of Veterinary Medicine (VM), in collaboration with the MS Student Society and the Medical Students Research Society, hosted the UNIC Health Student Research Conference on 14 February 2024. This hybrid event attracted faculty and students from both the MS and VM, showcasing 13 student research projects. Medical School -
New book release by Prof Tzanavaros: “Congenital Heart Diseases: From Diagnosis to Treatment” Medical School -
Prof Kanakis becomes member of IJMS’ Advisory Panel for the ‘Molecular Neurobiology’ section Medical School
2023
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Dr Pallari presents at World Congress of Infectious Diseases Medical School - Mess4age E-Learning Platform: Pilot Training Assessment Results The Mess4age project announces that pilot training assessment for the Mess4age e-learning platform, focusing on ESG reporting for SMEs, has been completed.
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UNIC Health part of a €700k award for ground-breaking brain study infrastructure UNIC Health announces a significant achievement through the combined efforts of our Veterinary and Medical School faculty. Medical School -
Mobile clinic and ‘Cy checkpoint’ partner for free HIV/syphilis screening in downtown Nicosia On Sunday, 26 November 2023, the Mobile Clinic joined forces with the Cy Checkpoint (Testing and Prevention Centre for HIV and Sexual Transmitted Infections by the AIDS Solidarity Movement) and offered anonymous, rapid and free HIV/syphilis screening tests at Eleftheria square, in the old centre of Nicosia. Medical School -
Health screening at Anarita village, Paphos On Sunday, 12 November 2023, our Mobile Clinic embarked on a community outreach in the village of Anarita, located in the Paphos district. Medical School - Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Sleep Science and Neuroscience for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-A1: Development of a Machine Learning-based nightmare detection method for recurrent nightmare treatment in PTSD’ Medical School
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University of Nicosia Celebrates 11 Academics Named Among World’s Top-Cited Scientists The University of Nicosia proudly announces that eleven of its academics have been recognised among the most cited scientists globally, according to the annual Stanford University list of top-cited scientists. School of Business - Acceptance of Applications for the PhD in Medical Sciences in field of Medical Education for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2023-A3: Investigating students’ preparation for clinical training skills in medical undergraduate education’ Medical School
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Ormideia’s UNIC Medical Centre welcomes the mobile clinic for community care On Saturday, 21 October 2023, the Mobile Clinic visited Ormideia village, located in the Larnaca District. Medical School -
NEOLAiA Medicine and Health Group Meeting in Cyprus Medical School -
Unit for Diversity Competence (UDC) in Healthcare and Healthcare Education The mission of the UDC is to nurture an inclusive and culturally competent environment within our healthcare community. School of Life and Health Sciences -
International research consortium uncovers novel disorder of copper metabolism in Cypriot twins Medical School -
Two new books recently published by faculty members of the Medical School We congratulate our faculty on their dedication to enhancing healthcare education through their latest publications. Medical School -
MoU signed between the Department of Health Sciences of University of Nicosia and the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) The Department of Health Sciences of University of Nicosia and the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on July 15, 2023, for the clinical and practical training of the students of the University’s Physiotherapy Program in the Physiotherapy Unit of CING. Department of Health Sciences -
2nd University of Nicosia Medical School Student Research Conference Medical School -
Dr Pallari’s participation in the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting Medical School -
Dr Charalambous’ latest neuroscience activities in Copenhagen and Cyprus Medical School -
Dr Charalambous enhances leadership research in rehabilitation Medical School -
New study reveals cannabis use increases risk of relapse in remitted schizophrenia patients Medical School -
AlephZero partners with University of Nicosia to advance Blockchain Technology and Education Aleph Zero, the pioneering zero-knoweldge blockchain platform, is delighted to announce an innovative partnership with the University of Nicosia, one of the world’s leading institutions for blockchain research and education. Institute For the Future (IFF) -
Prof Peter Karayiannis Ranks #1 in Cyprus in Immunology by Research.com 2023 Edition We are pleased to announce that Peter Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School, has been ranked #1 in Cyprus and #3014 in the world for Best Scientists in the field of Immunology by Research.com, a leading academic platform for researchers. -
Dr Charalambous presents research work at Neurorehabilitation Conference Medical School -
Earlier introduction of allergenic foods in children may prevent food allergies Medical School - Acceptance of Applications for the PhD in Medical Sciences in field of Medical Education Medical School
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New study shows autoimmune and psychiatric diseases are genetically linked Medical School -
International Condom Day at UNIC campus On Monday, 13 February 2023, on the occasion of the International Condom Day, the UNIC Department of Student Affairs, the Mobile Clinic, and the Medical Centre, in collaboration with the AIDS Solidarity Movement Cyprus, organised a Sexual Health event on campus. -
Prof Hadjipapas and his team are the editors of recent Research Topic in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience Medical School -
Medical School and Shriners Children’s collaborate in research and medical education Medical School -
UNIC Scientific Research Provides Insight on How to Shelter from a Nuclear Explosion The paper entitled ‘Nuclear explosion impact on humans indoors’ has resulted in several thousand of downloads, and was featured in over hundred media outlets and TV stations around the globe -
Research on Non-Fungible Token (NFT) business models wins “Excellent Paper Award” Dr Alex Zarifis from the School of Business of the University of Nicosia and a research affiliate of the CCAF at the University Cambridge, received the ‘Excellent Paper Award’ at the 2nd JEBDE Academic Conference on Electronic Business & Digital Economics School of Business
2022
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InterRecycle The programme is implemented within the framework of the INTERREG V, A “Greece, Cyprus” Cooperation Programme. -
Dr Charalambos C. Charalambous presents research work at Neuroscience 2022 Medical School -
Extremely hot and cold days linked to cardiovascular deaths Medical School -
Integration of robotic systems to improve the efficiency of recycling The conference was held on the 22nd of November 2022 at the premises of the University of Nicosia and members of the local government, as well as students and citizens who showed great interest in the topic of recycling and its development, attended. - Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Neuroscience/Biomedical Sciences Medical School
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New study reveals childhood and adolescent cancer in Cyprus among the highest in the world Medical School -
UNIC Architecture invited by McNeel Europe to present a User Webinar on resent research and student projects in the Metaverse The Department of Architecture of the University of Nicosia is happy to be presenting a User Webinar on resent research and student projects in the Metaverse, further to an invitation by McNeel Europe. Department of Architecture -
NEOLAiA Medicine and Health Group Meeting in Örebro, Sweden Medical School -
Seven University of Nicosia academics among the top-cited scientists in the world The University’s top-class research output was reaffirmed by the annual Stanford University list of top 100,000 scientists worldwide. School of Business -
University of Nicosia to organize and host EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum’s second large event The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum is pleased to announce its second hybrid event! The event titled “EU Blockchain developments: shaping the future” will be held on October 20th at the premises of the University of Nicosia and will feature speakers across a variety of panels and keynotes on blockchain trends and innovation in Europe and beyond. Institute For the Future (IFF) -
MD2023 student presents his work at the 2022 IEEE Workshop on Complexity in Engineering Medical School -
UNIC Professor Dimitris Drikakis honoured by the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research The award relates to his research aiming to advance computationalmethods in Machine Learning (ML) in the framework of high-speed flows and acoustics -
Exercise is Medicine Cyprus National Center The EIM Global Center would like to welcome EIM Cyprus to the EIM Global Health Network as of March 2022. -
New study on craniofacial anomalies Medical School -
Medical School Faculty Participates in a Project funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia Medical School -
Dr Charalambos Charalambous completes a course in Computational Neuroscience Medical School -
Paper by UNIC Faculty on atmospheric pollution from rockets receives international attention Researcher Ioannis W. Kokkinakis and Professor Dimitris Drikakis contribute to the understanding of how rocket engine exhaust pollution extends high into earth’s atmosphere Department of Engineering -
University of Nicosia is a Partner in the Erasmus+ DIGICULT Project “Cultural Heritage: a source of resilience and learning through digital education” Department of Management -
EmpathyinHealth Meeting and Learning Activity Wednesday, 20 July 2022 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to create a curriculum for […] Medical School -
Promising Results on Treating Chronic Retina Disease Medical School -
EmpathyinHealth Mutliplier Event Thursday, 07 July 2022 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to create a curriculum for […] Medical School -
Learning pharmacology in an integrated PBL medical curriculum and its effect on development of prescribing skills in diverse learners The research project entitled ‘‘The effect of pharmacology teaching on diverse learners in a problem-based learning medical curriculum (PharmPBL)’ was successfully completed as of May, 2022. This was a joint research project between the University of Nicosia Research Foundation (UNRF) and St George’s, University of London (SGUL). The project received competitive funding from the Research […] Medical School -
‘Beyond Pre-Accelerator Programme’ of Junior Achievement Cyprus Medical School -
Train the National Tutors Training for the EmpathyInHealth Project Medical School -
University of Nicosia Medical School Student Research Conference Medical School -
1st Learning Activity for the Erasmus+ Project EmpathyInHealth Medical School -
Medical School Faculty receive grant from the Alzheimer’s Association Medical School -
Comprehensive study on atmospheric pollution in urban areas in Cyprus The Cyprus Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry funded study features EHRC Research Fellow, Dr Constantinos Hadjistassou. - UNIC Faculty Member’s Paper on Machine-Learning Methods Awarded “Computation 2020 Best Paper Award” The paper on “Machine-Learning Methods for Computational Science and Engineering” by Professor Dimitris Drikakis et al. was recognised by the peer-reviewed journal in its inaugural Best Paper Awards School of Sciences and Engineering
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Piloting of Curriculum Work Area 3 for the Erasmus+ Project EmpathyInHealth Medical School -
C-MOR data used by ABC Australia for a 2-year COVID anniversary article Medical School -
Piloting of Curriculum Work Area 2 for the Erasmus+ Project EmpathyInHealth 26 February 2022 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to develop a curriculum for empathetic Medical School -
UNRF a beneficiary of the project ‘InterRecycle’ The University of Nicosia Research Foundation (UNRF) is among the beneficiaries of InterRecycle , “Robotic Rapid Screening System for the Enhancement of the Interregional Recycling Activities of Greece and Cyprus”. -
Piloting of Curriculum Work Area 1 for the Erasmus+ Project EmpathyInHealth 5 February 2022 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to develop a curriculum for empathetic Medical School -
The complexity of Vitamin B12 diseases untangled Medical School -
Deep brain electrophysiology in freely moving sheep Medical School - UNIC Faculty Member’s Paper Top-Cited in Computation in 2020-2021 The paper on “Machine-Learning Methods for Computational Science and Engineering” by Professor Dimitris Drikakis et al. has been shortlisted for the “Computation 2020 Best Paper Award” School of Sciences and Engineering
2021
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The C-MOR project at the 14th European Public Health conference The 14th European Public Health (EPH) conference took place virtually on 10-12 November 2021. This year, the conference theme was “Public health futures in a changing world”. At the conference, two faculty members of the Department of Primary Care and Population Health were invited, through a competitive peer-reviewed abstract submission and selection process, to present the findings of the resear -
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PLASTICMED Project Featuring EHRC Research Fellow Dr Hadjistassou Concludes The recently completed PLASTICMED Project research team consisted of Ms. Kyriaki Kylili, Dr. Alessandro Artusi and Dr. Constantinos Hadjistassou, the latter of which is an EH Research Centre Fellow. -
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PhD research projects and scholarships announced Wednesday, 03 November 2021 The PhD programme of the Medical School announces six research projects in the fields of Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Engineering, Epidemiology, and Epidemiology and Public Health. Full and partial scholarship schemes are available for four of these projects. For detailed information click HERE Medical School - New book on Frontal Sinus Medical School
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Dr. Iris Charalambidou honoured during Mediterranean Researchers Night MEDNIGHT gives a voice to Mediterranean scientists, recognising an all-Mediterranean science team from nine countries School of Life and Health Sciences -
UNIC Supports the Cyprus Defence & Security Conference 2021 The University’s Defence and Security Research Institute actively participates in the 10-year anniversary CYPSEC. -
EMPHID Online Forum 2021 An online meeting of Public Health experts, organized by the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Public Health in Disasters (EMPHID) Medical School - Professor Dimitris Drikakis joined the Editorial Board of Nature Scientific Reports The University of Nicosia congratulates Professor Dimitris Drikakis for joining the Editorial Board of the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Reports.
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Notable differences in the level of immunity gained through vaccination compared to natural infection There is a significant difference between the level of antibodies (IgG) acquired by natural infection and those gained through vaccination, according to the results of the first phase of a large-scale study carried out by the Department of Life and Health Sciences of the University of Nicosia and the Bioiatriki Group, with the support of SIEMENS (provision of consumables). School of Life and Health Sciences -
C-MOR Consortium Releases Findings on Excess Mortality from the Pandemic in 22 Countries August 2021 Global consortium representing 27 institutions compared mortality in the previous five years to deaths between January and August 2020. They found that some countries showed excess all-cause mortality, while other nations had minimal or even decreased excess mortality. Since the earliest weeks following the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, it has been a challenge to […] Medical School -
Study reveals thyroid cancer in Cyprus for 0 to 19-year olds among world’s highest 19 July 2021 A new study on paediatric and adolescent thyroid cancer in Cyprus, by UNIC Medical School Professor of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology Loizos Loizou and his scientific team, is published in the latest online edition of the Elsevier journal Cancer Epidemiology. It includes patients aged 0-19 years who were diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the […] Medical School -
Machine Learning a Promising Method for Detecting Covid-19 Medical School -
Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Medical Education The University of Nicosia Medical School places research at the core of its academic activities and is committed to the promotion of medical research for the benefit of both the national and international community. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Research Fellow with relevant academic qualifications and research experience in the field of […] Medical School -
UNIC participates in COST Action on Microbially Influenced Corrosion As part of a new interdisciplinary 90-member European Research Network Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a major international industrial challenge with far-reaching implications; ranging from enormous service and […] -
CryptoPunks Market Capitalization Nearly $2 Billion The value of all 10,000 CryptoPunks, the first and best-known NFT (Non-Fungible Token) project and ecosystem based on Ethereum, exceeds $1.95B (€1.60B), according to estimates by researchers at the Institute For the Future (IFF) at the University of Nicosia. Institute For the Future (IFF) -
Prof. Karanis in the top 2% of scientists in their field globally The UNIC | Environmental Health Research Centre warmly congratulates its board member Prof. Panagiotis Karanis for his inclusion on the annual list of 100,000 top scientists worldwide and, correspondingly, in the top 2% of scientists in their field, according to a team of researchers at Stanford University in the USA. - Eight University of Nicosia academics, four of them from the Medical School, listed among top scientists in the world The University’s top-class research output was reaffirmed by the annual Stanford University list of top 100,000 scientists worldwide. Eight University of Nicosia academics are included on the annual list of 100,000 top-scientists worldwide and, correspondingly, in the top 2% of scientists in their field, according to a team of researchers at Stanford University in the […] Medical School
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De Luca Foundation awards Dr Charalambos Charalambous with EMG equipment Medical School -
Weather Seasonality Can Help Predict Second Wave of Pandemic University of Nicosia researchers Dbouk and Drikakis reach quintet of COVID-19 related research. According to their latest paper in Physics of Fluids, temperature, humidity, and wind are typically overlooked key epidemiological parameters -
Air Purifiers may increase the spread of airborne viruses University of Nicosia researchers Dbouk and Drikakis return with important input as relates to COVID-19 and confined spaces. According to their latest paper in Physics of Fluids, adding ventilation increases the rate at which potentially infected air can circulate in compact spaces. -
On airborne virus transmission in elevators and confined spaces In their paper published in Physics of Fluids on 26 January 2021, Medical School Professor Dimitrios Drikakis and Dr Talib Dbouk, show that while air purifiers would be expected to help, they may actually increase the spread of airborne viruses. Air quality in small spaces can quickly degrade without ventilation. However, adding ventilation will increase the […] Medical School
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#ClimateOfChange: Debate Contest The Contest will be held in 13 European countries, under the EU project “End Climate Change, Start Climate of Change” -
UNIC Medical School announces PhD Scholarship Thursday, 03 December 2020 The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students who successfully complete an independent research programme that breaks new ground in the chosen field of study. The PhD programme aspires to empower students to become independent […] Medical School -
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Brainstorming Workshop for partners of the EmpathyInHealth Project 23 November 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to develop a curriculum for empathetic Medical School -
Study shows first COVID-19 wave in Cyprus well controlled The early implementation of public health interventions, including non-pharmaceutical measures and active contact tracing with extensive and targeted testing, proved to be a valuable combination of strategies to effectively control the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak between March and May 2020 in the Republic of Cyprus. Medical School - Extensive Testing and Public Health Interventions for the Control of COVID-19 in the Republic of Cyprus between March and May 2020 | HTML
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Weather impact on airborne coronavirus survival: Physics of Fluids: Vol 32, No 9 The contribution of this paper toward understanding of airborne coronavirus survival is twofold: We develop new theoretical correlations for the unsteady evaporation of coronavirus (CoV) contaminated saliva droplets -
Impact of Covid-19 on Cypriot adolescents’ mental health The University of Nicosia Medical School is pleased to announce the launch of the research project ‘The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of adolescents in Cyprus (COVID Nine-TEEN Health).’ The researchers at the University of Nicosia Medical School who are involved in this study are: Prof Paola Nicolaides, Dr Constantina Constantinou, Dr Stelios Georgiades, Dr Ourania Kolokotro -
Second Online meeting of partners of the EmpathyInHealth Project The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to develop a curriculum for empathetic skills developme Medical School -
New study reveals generational differences for GP appraisals Medical School -
Challenges and dilemmas for cancer patients during COVID-19 Tuesday, 21 July 2020 The COVID-19 epidemic has revealed that the healthcare systems have difficulties not only in dealing with the direct effects of the epidemic but are also faced with challenges and dilemmas with regards to the continuity of provision of healthcare to cancer patients. In a recent review article, by eight members of the […] Medical School -
Developing a Holistic Contingency Plan: Challenges and Dilemmas for Cancer Patients During the COVID‐19 Abstract During the first quarter of 2020 the world is experiencing a pandemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome‑Coronavirus‑2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), a novel […] -
COVID-19 AND POLITICAL CHANGE Towards a paradigm shift? Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic many analysts have identified possible changes that will affect politics, the economy and society. These could include changes to a […] -
UNRF is a partner in EU project to “End Climate Change, Start Climate of Change” The University of Nicosia Research Foundation (UNRF) is a partner in the European project “End Climate Change, Start Climate of Change #ClimateOfChange”. -
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students who successfully complete an independent research programme that breaks new ground in the chosen field of study. The PhD programme aspires to empower students to become independent researchers, thus advancing innovation […] Medical School -
Our brain on music: emotional and physiological responses to music Medical School -
UNIC Research Suggests Repeated Coughing Seriously Degrades Face Mask Efficiency University of Nicosia researchers Dbouk and Drikakis return with more important input in reviewing social distancing guidelines; small droplets of saliva can emerge from a face mask, with some droplets then traveling as far as 1 metre. Department of Engineering -
First Online meeting of partners of the EmpathyInHealth Project The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The main aim of EmpathyInHealth is to develop a curriculum for empathetic skills developme Medical School -
Improved adaptation to physical stress in mice overexpressing SUR2A is associated with changes in pattern of Q-T interval Prof Aleksandar Jovanovic has recently published the following article: Sudhir R, Du Q, Sukhodub A, Jovanovic S, Jovanovic A. 2020. Improved adaptation to physical stress in mice overexpressing SUR2A is associated with changes in pattern of Q-T interval. Pflugers Arch.(Eur. J. Physiol.) 472: 683-691. Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00424-020-02401-5 Abstract: The purpose of this s Medical School -
Paternity seven years after a negative postvasectomy semen analysis: a case report’ Medical School -
Free-living amoeba in irrigation waters: A potential health threat for exposed farmers Medical School -
Detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts in vegetables Medical School -
New research by a Cypriot researcher correlates the transmissibility of COVID-19 with the type of phonemes of each language A new research paper published in the international scientific journal Medical Hypotheses supports the easier transmission […] -
Medical School participates in the ‘Shriners Hospitals for Children Genomics and Precision Medicine Project’ Tuesday, 2 June 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School is proud to announce its participation in a research project conducted by the Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC), a network of 22 non-profit medical facilities across North America and many outreach clinics. The ‘SHC Genomics and Precision Medicine Project’ (GPMP) is a critical step toward […] Medical School -
Why 6ft distancing might not be enough to stop airborne transmission of COVID-19 Respiratory droplets from COVID-19 patients can reach far beyond the current social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, warns a new study. […] -
UNIC Research Suggests Saliva Droplets Can Travel More Than Two Metres In Light Winds According to a University of Nicosia paper published in Physics of Fluids, a mild cough occurring in low wind speeds of 4-15 km/h can propel saliva droplets for up to 6 metres. Important input in reviewing social distancing guidelines in windy conditions. Department of Engineering -
Six Feet Distancing Not Enough to Stop Virus Transmission in Light Winds: Study The current physical distancing guidelines of 6 feet may be insufficient to prevent COVID-19 transmission, according to a study which says a […] -
How Far Can Spit Travel From A Cough? Surprisingly Far In Open Spaces, Says New Research Saliva can travel up to 6 meters (over 19 feet) in 5 seconds from a cough if it’s caught on […] - COVID-19: SoE? Ep. 32 Inmates’ rights in US prisons during the pandemic (Maria Pabón) In Episode 32 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of Law and PhD cand. […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 31 , International law and hydrocarbons during the pandemic (Nicholas Ioannides) In Episode 31 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of Law and PhD […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 30 , The geopolitical consequences of the pandemic (Vassilis Kappis) In Episode 30 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Associate Dean of the School of Law of the University […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 29 , School Education during the pandemic (Christina Hadjisoteriou) In Episode 29 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Associate Dean of the School of Law of the University of […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 28 , Genocide studies at the time of the pandemic (Theodosios Kyriakidis) In Episode 28 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of Law and […] School of Law
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The “Obiettivo Antibiotico” Campaign on Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Sicily, Italy: The Pilot Phase Dr Annalisa Quattrocchi, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at our Medical School has recently published the following article: Barchitta, M.; Quattrocchi, A.; Maugeri, A.; Rosa, M.C.L.; Mastra, C.L.; Basile, G.; Giuffrida, G.; Rinaldi, F.M.; Murolo, G.; Agodi, A. The “Obiettivo Antibiotico” Campaign on Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Sicily, Italy: The Pilot Phase. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public […] Medical School - COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 27 , Cypriot labour law at the time of the pandemic (Nicos Panayiotou) In Episode 27 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Associate Dean of the School of Law […] School of Law
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Patient-centered medicine: The use of expert patients in medical education by Prof George Samoutis and Dr Kenrick Kai Chi Chan (a graduate of the MBBS programme) Prof George Samoutis and Dr Kenrick Kai Chi Chan (a graduate of the MBBS programme) recently published the following article: Kenrick Kai Chi Chan, George Samoutis. ‘Patient-centered medicine: The use of expert patients in medical education’ Journal of Contemporary Medical Education (2020) 10(3):84-86. Abstract Patient-centered medicine (PCM) involves looking at more than just […] Medical School -
C-MOR, Research Consortium and Platform for Monitoring Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic The Epidemiological Project The Epidemiology Team at the University of Nicosia Medical School is leading an international initiative aimed at conducting a comparative study on the direct and indirect mortality burden of COVID-19 since the start of the epidemic. The project aims to answer the following research questions: a) What is the overall mortality impact […] Medical School - COVID-19 Newsroom │ Special Episode: Live Discussion with the Minister of Labour Mrs Zeta Emilianidou In this special Episode of the Podcast series COVID-19 Newsroom, which was also aired through the School’s Facebook Page, the […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 26 , Questions pertaining to the Law of the Sea raised during the pandemic (Antonios Stylianou) In Episode 26 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 25 , Law and armed forces in the era of the pandemic (Constantine Mortopoulos) In Episode 25 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of […] School of Law
- COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 8: Non-Physical Abuse Αgainst Women During the Pandemic In Episode 8 the Podcast series COVID-19 Newsroom, the Associate Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia, Associate Professor […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 24 , Real Estate Market during the pandemic (Konstantinos Pliatsikas) In Episode 24 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law of the […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 23 , TWAIL discourse in the context of the current crisis (Ntina Tzouvala) In Episode 23 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of Law […] School of Law
- COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 7: USA Halts WHO Funding In Episode 7 of the new Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, the Associate Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia, Associate Professor Christina […] School of Law
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Telephone Consultation Skills for Health Care Professionals BMJ paper published on 25th March 2020 by Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences Trisha Greenhalgh, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford OX2 […] - COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 22 , Poverty, social exclusion, and the pandemic (Nicos Satsias, Eleni Karaoli) In Episode 22 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Associate Dean of the School of Law of […] School of Law
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UNIC Study on Lifestyle Habits during Quarantine The Medical School and the Department of Health and Life Sciences invite you to participate in a study that aims to evaluate lifestyle changes during quarantine due to COVID-19 - COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 21 , University education during the pandemic (Mary Koutselini) In Episode 21 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia, […] School of Law
- COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 6: What does the Eurogroup’s decision on the EU and its future mean? In Episode 6 of the Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, the Research Associate of the School of Law and […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 20 , The principle of solidarity in the context of the pandemic (Stergios Mitas) In Episode 20 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of Law […] School of Law
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Medical students publish a study about the transition from medical school to foundation training April 2020 Final year MD students Athena Michaelides, Melina Mahr, Gaurav Pydisetty, and Jerocin Vishani Loyala have recently published the article ‘Assessing the preparedness of foundation year 1 (FY1) doctors during the transition from medical school to the foundation training programme’ in the Journal ‘BMC Medical Education’. ABSTRACT Background: To assess how ready current FY1 […] Medical School - COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 5: Salary cuts of public employees: Consequences of the decision of SC In this special Episode 5 of the Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, which was live streamed on 10/4/2020, with more […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 19 , Domestic abuse during the pandemic (Anna Plevri and Vagia Polyzoidou) In Episode 19 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), Associate Dean of the School of Law of the […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 18, Rule of Law, pandemic and the role of the EU (Panagiotis Grigoriou) In Episode 18 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 17, Citizenship in the age of pandemic (Giorgos Charalambous) In Episode 17 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Research Associate of the School of Law and PhD cand. in […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 16, Lessons learnt from the pandemic and Ancient Greece (Nestor Courakis) In Episode 16 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law of the […] School of Law
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The Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the EU , Fundamental Rights in Cyprus The Fundamental Rights Agency of the EU has published the national report: “The Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the EU , Fundamental Rights in […] - COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 15, Public health as a social good (Giorgos Kentas) In Episode 15 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), Associate Dean of the School of Law of the University of […] School of Law
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Forecasting the novel coronavirus COVID-19 PLOS ONE research article published on 31 March 2020 by expert forecaster Fotios Petropoulos and by the ‘father’ of forecasting Spyros Makridakis (Director of the Makridakis Open Forecasting Center at UNIC). - COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 4: The financial Situation and Greece’s Choices in the Current Crisis In Episode 4 of the Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, the Dean of the School of Law of the University of […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 14 , The right to health and state obligations (Charalampos Anthopoulos) In Episode 14 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law of the University […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 13 , The international system the day after the pandemic (Odysseas Christou) In Episode 13 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law of the […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE? , Ep. 12 , The reactions of the European Union during the current pandemic (Andreas Theophanous) In Episode 12 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Associate Dean of the School of […] School of Law
- COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 3: The Self-Sufficiency Policy of the Primary Sector in Times of Crisis In Episode 3 of the Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, the Dean of the School of Law of the University […] School of Law
- COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 2: State Guarantees and State Lending In Episode 2 of the new Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, the Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia, Professor Achilles C. […] School of Law
- COVID-19 SoE? , Ep. 11 , Italian Business after the Crisis (C. Katsaros, F. Franchina, G. Marino) In Episode 11 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law, Professor Achilles […]
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Cyprus: a descriptive and comparative study The University of Nicosia Medical School has received approval from the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee and the Ministry of Health […] Medical School - COVID-19 Newsroom │ Εp. 1: Is COVID-19 a force majeure in the law of contracts? In Episode 1 of the new Podcast series “COVID-19 Newsroom”, the Dean of the School of Law of the University […] School of Law
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Medical School and Sheba Medical Center Clinical and Research Collaboration with the Cyprus Ministry of Health On March 25, 2020, the Executive Dean of the Medical School and the Director General of Sheba Medical Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in establishing clinical and research collaboration with the Cyprus Ministry of Health as it relates to the pandemic crisis -
Medical School’s Faculty Expertise Utilised by Ministry of Health for Coronavirus Medical School - COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 10, Τhe right to Ιnternet Access (Demetrios Koukiades) In Episode 10 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia, […] School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 9, Konstantinos Dimarellis (Labour Relations during current pandemic) In Episode 9 of Podcast “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”), the Associate Dean of the School of Law of the University […]
- COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 6 Ioannis Konidaris (Religious Freedom and Church in Pandemic Times) School of Law
- COVID-19: SoE?, Ep. 5, Journalism and Pandemic (Sophia Iordanidou) School of Law
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School of Law Series of Podcasts under the heading “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”) The School of Law proudly announces the launch of a series of podcasts (in both video and audio form) under the general heading: “COVID-19: Καθεστώς Εξαίρεσης;” (“Covid-19: State of Exception?”). School of Law -
A two-year research project into some of Kyrenia’s 360 caves The Caves of Kyrenia Mountains: Research, Conservation and Education Project took place from 2017 to 2019. The overall objective was to study and raise awareness about caves in the Pentadaktylos/Kyrenia Mountains and promote their protection as landscape features of potential Natura 2000 sites. -
COVID-19 INTERACT: How much do you know about COVID-19? March 2020 Faculty of the University of Nicosia Medical school along with faculty from the five largest universities in Cyprus have established an Inter-University Research group with the name “COVID-19 INTERACT”. The research group developed is currently conducting a study that aims to investigate the knowledge and misconceptions of university students on the new coronavirus […] Medical School -
COVID-19 INTERACT Faculty of the University of Nicosia Medical school along with faculty from the five largest universities in Cyprus have established an Inter-University Research group with the name “COVID-19 INTERACT” -
Medical students’ experiences harnessed to improve pharmacology teaching in new research project Wednesday, 11 March 2020 In a joint research project, St George’s University of London and University of Nicosia students are contributing to a study which may improve the MBBS medicine course at both institutions for years to come. Funded by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation and led by researchers across both universities, the project […] Medical School -
How to exploit this protein to treat ischemic heart disease? Prof Aleksandar Jovanovic has recently published the following article: Jovanovic A. 2020. SUR2A: How to exploit this protein to treat ischemic heart disease? Arh. Farm. 70: 1-9. Link: https://aseestant.ceon.rs/index.php/arhfarm/article/view/25250/15058 Abstract: SUR2A is an atypical ABC protein serving as a regulatory subunit of ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channels. In experimental animals, it has be Medical School -
Prof Kevork Hopayian recently published an article and participated in two conferences Prof. Kevork Hopayian has recently published the following article: Kevork Hopayian, James Heathcote. Deep gluteal syndrome: an overlooked cause of sciatica. [editorial]. Br J Gen Pract 2019;69(687):485. Abstract: Mention sciatica and most clinicians will first think of pressure on the lumbosacral nerve roots from a herniated intervertebral disc or stenosis of the spinal canal. Magnetic […] Medical School -
Recent Publication by Dimitrios Kanakis, Associate Professor of Pathology March 2020 Dimitrios Kanakis, Associate Professor of Pathology has recently published the following article: Sotiriou S, Pervana S, Chondromatidou S, Efstratiou I, Kanakis D. 2020. A 55-year old male with a right fronto-parietal lesion. Brain Pathol 30: 411-412. Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bpa.12817 Medical School -
USMLE Step 1 Study 2020 (e-US1) March 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School is pleased to announce its participation in the project “USMLE Step 1 Study 2020 (e-US1)” designed at John Hopkins University, USA, in December 2018, and implemented at the following medical schools: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rush Medical College, University of Illinois Chicago, and Vermont Medical […] Medical School -
Recent Publications by Dr Paul Johnson, Clinical Assistant Professor March 2020 Dr Paul Johnson, Clinical Assistant Professor at our Medical School has recently published the following article: Feghaly, J., Johnson, P. and Kalhan, A., 2020. Vitamin D and obesity in adults: a pathophysiological and clinical update. British Journal of Hospital Medicine, pp.1-5. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/hmed.2019.0291 Abstract Vitamin D deficiency has become a Medical School -
Participation of UNIC Medical students in the 6th Top to Toe Transcatheter Solutions Conference 2020 Medical School -
The occurrence of seizures is tied to intrinsic rhythms in the Electroencephalogram related to the circadian clock Epileptic seizures do not occur randomly in time but rather their occurrence is confined to specific time windows, which in turn are shaped by slow brain rhythms related to the circadian clock. This is the important novel insight, which was borne out of a collaboration between McGill University, the University of Nicosia Medical School, the […] Medical School -
Recent Publications by Panagiotis Karanis, Professor of Anatomy Panagiotis Karanis, Professor of Anatomy at the University of Nicosia Medical School has recently published the following 8 journal articles: Anna Lass, Liqing Ma, Ioannis Kontogeorgos, Xueyong Zhang, Xiuping Li and Panagiotis Karanis. First molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in vegetable samples in China using qualitative, quantitative real-time PCR and multilocus genotyping. Scientific Rep Medical School - Recent Publications by Aleksandar Jovanovic, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Medical School
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Disasters Pass, Life Goes On! “Designing a Difference: Social Sustainability in Cyprus” There are two basic strategies in the control of an outbreak: containment and mitigation. Containment is done in the early stages of the […] -
PhD Students visited the µ-VIS X-ray Imaging Centre at the University of Southampton and the Biomedical Imaging Unit at Southampton General Hospital Medical School -
The Effects of Diet and Dietary Interventions on the Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Analysis and a Systematic Review of Experimental Studies Dr Annalisa Quattrocchi, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at our Medical School has recently published the following article: Barchitta, M., Maugeri, A., Magnano San Lio, R., Quattrocchi, A., Degrassi, F., Catalano, F., Basile, G., Agodi, A. The Effects of Diet and Dietary Interventions on the Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Analysis and a […] Medical School -
Medical school leads a new research project January 2020 The Medical School is leading a new research project entitled ‘The effect of pharmacology teaching on diverse learners in a problem-based learning medical curriculum (PharmPBL)’. The project received a 146,066.40 Euros grant from the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation under the Excellence Hubs (EXCELLENCE/0918) call. The project consortium consists of the University of […] Medical School -
Integration of Psychoeducation Programmes in the Survivorship Care of Breast Cancer Patients | Breast cancer and lymphedema: a narrative review Wednesday, 08 January 2020 The University of Nicosia Medical School is pleased to announce that Ms Athena Michaelides, a student on the 6th year of the MD programme and Dr Constantina Constantinou, Associate Professor of Cancer Biology have published the following two articles: Michaelides, A., and Constantinou, C. (2020) Integration of Psychoeducation Programmes in the […] Medical School
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Medical School participates in Erasmus+ programme: EmpathyInHealth Tuesday, 05 November 2019 The University of Nicosia Medical School is pleased to announce its participation in the project ‘Curriculum Development using VR technology to enhance empathetic communication skills in future health care professionals’ (EmpathyInHealth) which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA203 Strategic Partnerships for higher education). The project started in September 2019 an Medical School - Managing depression, anxiety and acute pain in patients Medical School
- e-CREST Project: ‘An evaluation of an online patient simulation training tool (e-CREST) to improve the clinical decision-making skills of medical students’ Medical School
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Medical School launches Stem Cells Research August 2019 by Ricardo Romero Guevara, Postdoctoral Researcher Three faculty members of the University of Nicosia Medical School, Dr Christodoulos Xinaris (project coordinator), Professor Adonis Ioannides (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs) and Postdoctoral Researcher Ricardo Romero Guevara launched earlier this year a research project on ‘Human pluripotent stem cells for modelling Alport diseas Medical School -
The University of Nicosia Medical School Research Seed Fund Monday, 15 July 2019 The University of Nicosia regards research as an important and essential part of its academic activities. In order to encourage faculty to engage in research, the Medical School has developed The University of Nicosia Medical School Research Seed Fund. The objective of the University of Nicosia Medical School Research Seed Fund […] Medical School - Medical School announces PhD Scholarships Thursday, 20 June 2019 The Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to students who successfully complete an independent research programme that breaks new ground in the chosen field of study. The PhD programme enables to empower students to become independent researchers, thus advancing innovation and development. PhD Scholarships: […] Medical School
- Pain in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy reviewed Medical School
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School of Law Research Associate Awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Widening Fellowship Dr Maria Hadjiathanasiou to investigate British, Greek and Turkish Cultural Diplomacy in Cyprus, 1945-1974 Department of Politics and Governance -
Faculty members participate in research project on the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) for Environmental monitoring and Health analytics Thursday, 06 June 2019 The Medical School is participating in a new research project titled ‘IoT based Continuous Environmental Monitoring for Health Analytics (Snow-IoT)’. The project received a 200,000 Euros grant from the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation under the Research in Enterprises (ENTERPRISES/0618) call. The project consortium consists of Cyprus Research and Innovation Service (CyRI Medical School -
A different conference on Technologies, Arts and the Commons, at UNIC The Unconference will take place on 30 May, 1 June and is organized by the University of Nicosia Research Foundation as part of the project PHYGITAL -
Prof. Drikakis Recipient of US Air Force Research Award Professor Dimitris Drikakis recently received a personal Research Award from the US Air Force Office for Scientific Research. -
The University of Nicosia Establishes Defence and Security Research Institute The new institute will undertake research and training activities on defence and security in collaboration with partners in government; industry; and other academic and research centres nationally and internationally. -
Citizens gather at UNIC to reflect on the future of the EU Aiming to foster debate and engage the society in some of the most crucial current issues affecting the future of the EU, the University of Nicosia Research Foundation (UNRF) organised a transnational forum entitled “Citizens Public Forum FuturEU: Our Borders, Our Security”.
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Project Spotlight: WaterDrop Conferences The University of Nicosia successfully hosted the Mediterranean and International conferences organised within the framework of the European Union funded project entitled ‘Water Development Resources: Opportunity Policies for the Water Management in Semi-Arid Areas’ (Acronym: Water-DROP). -
FP7 Flagship Project: Multi-scale Data Analysis and Multi-scale Modelling (HBP) The 24-month long project was funded by the competitive calls programmed for adding additional beneficiaries to the FP7 FET Flagship Human Brain Project (HBP) to two partners, the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands and the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. -
Rosalind Franklin Fellowships: Young Women in Science The University of Groningen in the Netherlands has initiated the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (RFF) programme to promote the advancement of talented international researchers at the highest levels of the institution. -
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr Kyriacos Felekkis -
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Christoforos Giannaki
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The University of Nicosia Research Foundation plays key role in Cyprus Observatory -
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Angelika Kokkinaki -
Genomic Elements in Health, Disease and Evolution: A New Book Co-Edited by Dr. Kyriacos Felekkis -
Erasmus Mundus Programme: SmartLink -
Cypriot Exiles and Seventeenth-Century Musical Politics -
Extracts from three Greek Origanum species exhibit estrogenic/anti-estrogenic activity in MCF-7 breast cancer cells -
Faculty Views: Dr. Chris Alexander -
Interview: Professor Edna Yamasaki -
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Project Spotlight: HEAT SHIELD
