The Open University of Cyprus and two of its professors among the top Universities and scientists based on the 2023 Research.com rankings
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) has secured the 2nd national position and ranks 462nd and 790th worldwide in the domains of Social Sciences & Humanities and Computer Science, respectively, according to the latest (10th edition) rankings Reseach.com. OUC Professors Michalinos Zembylas, …
Rectors from 10 universities in 9 EU countries strengthen their commitment to the OpenEU European University Alliance
The OpenEU alliance, coordinated by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), brings together the leading European open and distance universities joining forces with on-campus universities engaged in their digital transformations.
OpenEU is working to create the pan-European Open University that is learner-centred, inclusive, digital and …
Open University of Cyprus and Royal Holloway, University of London forge a new partnership
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), specialised in open and distance education, and the Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, have concluded a Memorandum of Collaboration, and have forged a new strategic partnership. By concluding this partnership, …
New Erasmus+ Research Project: “ADMIT: generative Ai anD large language Models In higher education”
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) participates with a research team led by Professor Loizos Michael (Computational Cognition Lab and Joint M.Sc. Programme in “Cognitive Systems”) in the new three-year Erasmus+ project “ADMIT: generative Ai anD large language Models In higher educaTion”. ADMIT is …
Four OUC academics among the top highly cited scientists in the world in their respective scientific fields (October 2023)
Four (4) Faculty members of the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) have been recognized among the world’s top scientists in their respective scientific fields in the updated (on October 4, 2023) study entitled “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators” published by …
Hybrid conference: Human Rights and European Union Law
The Open University of Cyprus and the BA in Law, in cooperation with the Jean Monnet Chair in “EU Institutions, Rights and Judicial Integration” awarded to Associate Professor Alexandros Tsadiras, are organizing a hybrid conference on the topic of “Human Rights and European Union Law” …
Open University of Cyprus and An-Najah National University join forces
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the An-Najah National University (ANNU), the leading academic institution in Palestine, acknowledged by global-ranking institutions for its commitment to academic excellence. The MoU was signed on July 24, 2023 by …
TAKEOFF: Vocational education and training for sustainable farming
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is crucial for all economic sectors, as it ensures skills development and new knowledge for professionals that can thrive in the labour market and cope effectively with rapid changes in their workplace. However, the agricultural sector lags behind in terms …
Strategic cooperation between the Open University of Cyprus and the CYENS Center of Excellence
A cooperation agreement aimed at developing joint actions in the fields of education, research and innovation was signed on the 30th of May 2023 by the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) and the CYENS Center of Excellence. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by …
Silver Award for the Open University of Cyprus at the Cyprus Education Leaders Awards 2022
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) secured another distinction at the Cyprus Education Leaders Awards 2022 for innovative applications of digital technology in education for the fourth consecutive year. The silver award in the category "Best Learning Experience" concerns the project "Design and …
