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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’

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 [...]

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’2023-12-13T14:03:56+02:00

UNIC Medical and Nursing students benefit from Shriner Children’s visit in Cyprus

Friday, 10 November 2023 In the final week of October 2023, the Shriners Children’s team, including doctors, nurses, and staff, carried out their annual visit to Cyprus. The George and Thelma Paraskevaides Foundation has consistently been instrumental in enabling these visits. During their stay they assessed over 150 children, primarily from Cyprus, but also [...]

UNIC Medical and Nursing students benefit from Shriner Children’s visit in Cyprus2023-11-10T11:39:40+02:00

Renewal of Student Training Agreement between UNIC Medical School & Swedish Hospital, Chicago

Monday, 11 November 2023 We are delighted to announce that the Medical School and the Swedish Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, have renewed their Student Training Agreement. This agreement enables students from all medical programmes at UNIC Medical School to undertake their clinical years at Swedish Hospital, subject to visa requirements. The agreement was formally [...]

Renewal of Student Training Agreement between UNIC Medical School & Swedish Hospital, Chicago2023-11-14T09:06:30+02:00

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’

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 [...]

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’2023-12-13T14:04:08+02:00

Ormideia’s UNIC Medical Centre welcomes the mobile clinic for community care

24 October 2023 On Saturday, 21 October 2023, the Mobile Clinic visited Ormideia village, located in the  Larnaca District. Fourteen medical student volunteers  put their clinical skills into practice and provided Blood Pressure, Glucose and Body Mass Index measurements to the residents of Ormideia and the neighbouring communities. The expedition took place at the newly established UNIC Medical [...]

Ormideia’s UNIC Medical Centre welcomes the mobile clinic for community care2023-10-24T16:59:06+03:00

NEOLAiA Medicine and Health Group Meeting in Cyprus

The University of Nicosia Medical School organised a two-day event on 29 and 30 June 2023 which brought together representatives from the NEOLAiA Medicine and Health Group as well as colleagues from the Medical, Life and Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Schools of the University of Nicosia. During the event, participants had constructive discussions on [...]

NEOLAiA Medicine and Health Group Meeting in Cyprus2023-10-11T12:03:23+03:00

New Academic Year’s Inaugural Expedition Mobile Clinic at Kyperounda’s Apple Festival

09 October 2023 The Medical School's Mobile Clinic embarked on its inaugural expedition for the academic year at Kyperounda's Apple Festival on Sunday, 8 October 2023. The festival was organised by Kyperounda's Community Council and Youth Centre. Kyperounda is the largest mountain village in Cyprus, situated at the foot of the Papoutsas and Madaris [...]

New Academic Year’s Inaugural Expedition Mobile Clinic at Kyperounda’s Apple Festival2023-10-25T09:45:34+03:00

 University of Nicosia: #1* in Cyprus and Greece – THE World University Rankings 2024

 University of Nicosia: #1* in Cyprus and Greece – THE World University Rankings 2024 #1 in Cyprus in Research Quality and International Outlook *Alongside the University of Cyprus, the University of Crete, and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on 27 September [...]

 University of Nicosia: #1* in Cyprus and Greece – THE World University Rankings 20242023-11-22T09:10:42+02:00

Unit for Diversity Competence (UDC)  in Healthcare and Healthcare Education

15 September 2023 Following the approval by the University Senate and Council, we are pleased to announce the formation of the Unit for Diversity Competence (UDC) in Healthcare and Healthcare Education, which will operate under the UNIC Health umbrella. The mission of the UDC is to nurture an inclusive and culturally competent environment within [...]

Unit for Diversity Competence (UDC)  in Healthcare and Healthcare Education2023-10-25T09:41:28+03:00

International research consortium uncovers novel disorder of copper metabolism in Cypriot twins

August 2023 In a recent ground-breaking study published in Oxford Academic, a consortium of international researchers from esteemed institutions in the USA, UK, Israel, Cyprus, and the Netherlands identified a novel autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism in Cyprus. The research, focused on identical twin male infants born in Cyprus, presenting with a distinctive [...]

International research consortium uncovers novel disorder of copper metabolism in Cypriot twins2023-08-30T12:03:13+03:00

Two new books recently published by faculty members of the Medical School

09 August 2023 Professor Costas Constantinou is the author of the book “Applied Sociology of Health and Illness: A Problem-Based Learning Approach (2nd edition)” now available through Routledge. The book highlights strategies to engage students in exploring the sociology of health and illness through a problem-based learning approach. This fully revised second edition has [...]

Two new books recently published by faculty members of the Medical School2023-10-25T09:42:04+03:00

Paperback edition of ‘Oxford Textbook of O&G’ edited by Prof Arulkumaran now available

19 July 2023 In response to the high demand, particularly in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), the paperback version of the esteemed "Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology' has been released earlier this year.  The hardcover version was first introduced  in 2020, under the stewardship of Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Foundation Chair of Obstetrics [...]

Paperback edition of ‘Oxford Textbook of O&G’ edited by Prof Arulkumaran now available2023-10-25T09:43:03+03:00

2nd University of Nicosia Medical School Student Research Conference

17 July 2023 The second University of Nicosia Medical School Student Research Conference (UNMS-SRC) took place on Saturday, 27 May 2023. It was conducted in a hybrid mode, delivering both physically and via live streaming. The UNMS-SRC was organised by the Medical School Student Society (MSSS) in collaboration with the Medical Students Research Society [...]

2nd University of Nicosia Medical School Student Research Conference2023-10-25T09:43:22+03:00

Dr Charalambous’ latest neuroscience activities in Copenhagen and Cyprus

July 2023 Dr Charalambos C. Charalambous, a post-doctoral fellow in neuroscience, visited last May for a week the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen as part of the Staff Mobility for Training programme funded by the University of Nicosia. Hosted by Dr Jens Bo Nielsen and his world-leading team in neuromotor control [...]

Dr Charalambous’ latest neuroscience activities in Copenhagen and Cyprus2023-08-07T16:54:31+03:00

UNIC ranks #1* in Cyprus and #2** in Cyprus and Greece, in the 2023 THE Young University Rankings

The 2023 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings rank UNIC among the top 101-150 universities worldwide that are 50 years old or younger The 2023 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings place the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the top 101-150 universities worldwide for the 50 years old or younger. UNIC’s advancement [...]

UNIC ranks #1* in Cyprus and #2** in Cyprus and Greece, in the 2023 THE Young University Rankings2023-07-04T15:53:03+03:00

The Medical School holds its 9th graduation ceremony

29 June 2023 The University of Nicosia Medical School proudly celebrated its 9th Graduation Ceremony at the University’s Open Amphitheatre on Tuesday, 27 June 2023. The event was attended by the Ministers of Health and Interior, the Swiss Ambassador, the Bishop of Tamasos and Orinis, the President of the Cyprus Medical Association, and the [...]

The Medical School holds its 9th graduation ceremony2023-10-25T09:43:45+03:00

France awards highest honour to Professor Loizou

University of Nicosia Medical School Professor Loizos G. Loizou has been honoured with the “Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite” by President of France, Emmanuel Macron. This esteemed title of the Knight in the National Order of Merit of France, is of the highest honours of the French Republic. The award was presented to [...]

France awards highest honour to Professor Loizou2023-06-29T12:06:07+03:00

University of Nicosia Ranks Top in Cyprus and Greece for Good Health and Well-being, by THE Impact Rankings 2023

The University’s impressive 12th position in Europe reflects its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in the area of Good Health and Well-Being The University of Nicosia is proud to announce it was ranked as the top university in both Cyprus and Greece and 12th in Europe for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal Good [...]

University of Nicosia Ranks Top in Cyprus and Greece for Good Health and Well-being, by THE Impact Rankings 20232023-06-14T15:14:51+03:00

Dr Charalambous enhances leadership research in rehabilitation

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience, Dr Charalambos Charalambous recently attended a Leadership Workshop tailored for rehabilitation professionals and scientists at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Spring Meeting in Atlanta, GA, USA. The workshop aimed to enhance communication and leadership skills for healthcare providers, researchers, administrators, and clinicians. Dr Charalambous, an Early Career [...]

Dr Charalambous enhances leadership research in rehabilitation2023-06-06T12:23:24+03:00

New study reveals cannabis use increases risk of relapse in remitted schizophrenia patients

06 June 2023 According to Professor Michael Davidson, Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Nicosia Medical School, and one of the authors of a recent study published in the prestigious journal Schizophrenia Bulletin titled 'Cannabis Use and Symptomatic Relapse in First Episode Schizophrenia: Trigger or Consequence? Data From the OPTIMISE Study', schizophrenia is [...]

New study reveals cannabis use increases risk of relapse in remitted schizophrenia patients2023-10-25T09:44:04+03:00

The 1st Primary Care Conference highlighted the need for better communication among PDs

The 1st Primary Care Conference, organized by the UNIC Medical School, was successfully concluded on Saturday, 20 May 2023. The Conference brought together General Practitioners from all around Cyprus, who work as Personal Doctors (PD) in the General Healthcare System (GHS). It covered a wide range of current medical topics, such as subclinical hypothyroidism, [...]

The 1st Primary Care Conference highlighted the need for better communication among PDs2023-06-06T11:32:44+03:00

Mobile clinic’s year of impactful expeditions culminates at Cyprus Pride

The Medical School’s Mobile Clinic, concluded its highly successful year by participating in the Cyprus Pride festival on Saturday, 27 May 2023. This event witnessed the collaborative efforts of the Mobile Clinic team, Cy Checkpoint, and the AIDS Solidarity Movement, as they conducted 128 HIV and Syphilis tests. The Mobile Clinic's participation in the [...]

Mobile clinic’s year of impactful expeditions culminates at Cyprus Pride2023-06-01T10:20:17+03:00
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