Dean Papanastasiou elected Vice President of AEA-Europe

The election of Professor Elena Papanastasiou, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Nicosia, as Vice President of AEA-Europe (Association for Educational Assessment-Europe), constitutes a distinguished academic and professional honour of particular significance for the field of educational assessment.

Her election to the Vice Presidency of a European organisation with a strong contribution to the advancement of research and practice in the field of assessment reflects the recognition of Professor Papanastasiou’s scholarly work, expertise and international presence. At the same time, this distinction honours the School of Education and further strengthens the academic standing of the University of Nicosia within the European higher education landscape.

AEA-Europe serves as an important community for researchers, assessment professionals, and organisations active in the field of educational assessment. Through its work, it promotes knowledge exchange, networking, the development of collaborative research projects and the improvement of assessment processes and tools, contributing to the enhancement of educational quality and the learning experience.

During her two-year term, Professor Papanastasiou is expected to contribute meaningfully to the further strengthening of the European educational assessment community, the expansion of scientific dialogue and the promotion of initiatives that connect research with educational practice.

Her election affirms her longstanding contribution to the field of educational assessment and highlights the dynamic presence of the University of Nicosia’s School of Education in an area with significant impact on the quality, reliability and continuous improvement of education.