Ranking #1 in Cyprus and Greece and Top 15 in the EU in this core area in the expanded 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which recognises universities across the world for their social and economic impact. The 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, released on 21 April 2021, rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) as the [...]
UNIC joins UCY and CUT on this list, in yet another testament to the tremendous development of the university field in Cyprus, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings The 2021 results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies Rankings rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the Top 201-250 universities in the countries [...]
On 26 February 2021, the European Kidney Health Alliance launched a call to action for EU leaders to improve Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) prevention, treatment and care in the aftermath of COVID-19. This call to action, which has been endorsed by 89 European stakeholders, including the University of Nicosia Medical School, urges policy makers to include [...]
Medical School Professor Drikakis and Associate Professor Dbouk reach quintet of COVID-19 related research. According to their recent paper published in Physics of Fluids on 2 February 2021, temperature, humidity, and wind are typically overlooked key epidemiological parameters The “second wave” of the coronavirus pandemic has placed much blame on a lack of appropriate safety [...]
Placing #126 in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia Region, in which over 3,300 universities operate, according to the QS World University Rankings 2021 The 2021 “QS World University Rankings: EECA”, released on 16 December 2020, once again rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) as one of the top 4% of universities in the region, [...]
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 On 9 December 2010, at a ceremony held at the UNESCO amphitheatre on the University of Nicosia (UNIC) campus, the UNIC Medical School was launched with the announcement of the academic partnership between UNIC and St George’s, University of London (SGUL), to offer the SGUL MBBS degree to local and international [...]
17 November 2020 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. These were the main conclusions [...]
September 2020 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 [...]
According to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has been named among the top 801-1000 universities in the world, according to the latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The THE World University Rankings (WUR) are possibly the best-known university rankings in the world. The [...]
A new study titled ‘GP appraisal: an evaluation of generational differences on the utility of GP appraisal’ published online in the Education for Primary Care Journal explores potential differences, between General Practitioners (GP) qualifying before and those after the introduction of NHS appraisals in the UK, on the utility of the appraisal process. Additionally, [...]
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 In a report released this week by the Medical School Careers Office, 480 out of 483 Medical School graduates (2015-2020), or 99.4%, have been offered positions at over 200 medical centres around the world for residency training, internships, and research. More specifically, the Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates have reached an [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A recent study reveals that music provides a means of communicating affective meaning. Researchers ran a series of experiments into how humans react to affective musical stimuli and how physiological and neurological signals recorded. ‘We sought to investigate this through a series of experiments into how humans react to affective musical stimuli and [...]
The QS Intelligence Unit reaffirmed the University’s exemplary standing, following its 2017 success as the first university in the EU to achieve a 5-Star rating in Online/Distance Learning In 2017, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) became the first university in the European Union to be recognised with 5 QS Stars (the highest possible rating) for [...]
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 [...]
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 World Family Doctor Day is held every year on May 19. It honours the role and contributions of family doctors in health care systems around the world. This year’s theme is ‘Family Doctors on the Front Line’ and highlights the challenges and responsibilities of family doctors in the new global coronavirus [...]
Monday, 11 May 2020 The Medical School is pleased to announce the launch of the Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Starting from 2020, the prize will be offered on an annual basis following a donation by Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St George’s, University of London and [...]
Joining forces for Healthier Population during COVID-19 pandemic From 11 to 15 May 2020 the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and the University of Nicosia Medical School are celebrating European Public Health Week. The Medical School would like to share with you the following FREE virtual activities that demonstrate how members of varied sectors of the community are joining forces for healthier [...]
To those of you who have already taken part in our questionnaire about the ‘Changes in the lifestyle of adults in Cyprus during the isolation due to COVID-19,’ we thank you very much. We would like to share with you a flyer that includes some practical information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle during your isolation at home. [...]
The 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, released on 22 April 2020, ranked the University of Nicosia (UNIC) as the number 42 university in the world in the core area of Quality Education. An expanded field of universities participated in the second edition of the Impact Rankings, with more than 850 universities from 89 [...]
22 April 2020 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. The results of this study will enable us to develop interventions to improve your health during quarantine and the period after the lockdown [...]
