New (11.3.2020): All events are postponed from 12 March, 2020

There are currently no grounds for a general cancellation of events taking place within the University.

But due to the situation and to avoid the hassle and cost of last-minute cancellations, the University has decided to postpone certain mass events such as the Career Day (March 19) and the Corporate Charity Race RUN4ALL. The new dates will be announced later.

Events already scheduled and published for the period up to April 30 can be held. However, by April 30, planning to host or host any new events / conferences / seminars within the University should be avoided.

New (11.3.2020): All events are postponed from 12 March, 2020

You do not have to cancel it. However, if the event / event will bring a large number of people indoors and if it is possible to find people from Category 1 and 2 countries, you should seriously consider canceling or postponing the event or participating in a distance event.

In the event of a decision on cancellation, the Rector's Board will consider requests for compensation where justified.

Here are some parameters to decide whether to cancel or postpone an already scheduled event:

• If the event is not critical to the functioning of the University, consider postponement or cancellation seriously.
• The age and health of the expected audience must be taken into account, as data to date shows that the most vulnerable, such as older people and those with health problems.
• Note that there may be a lack of support for the event as many people choose to stay home

If the decision is to make the event go well, make sure you take extra precautionary measures such as:

• Make it possible to participate remotely if possible
• Ask guests to take precautionary measures:

- To stay home if they feel sick.

-To cover mouth and nose with elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing and toss the tissue immediately

- Wash hands thoroughly and with liquid soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an antiseptic solution with at least 60% alcohol.

- Avoid hand contact with eyes, nose or mouth.

-Use of antiseptic on hands

-Frequently clean surfaces (handles, handles, taps) with common cleaners (water and soap, 10% household bleach solution) or alcoholic antiseptic

-Keeping longer distances than usual between audiences or meetings

-Encourage people in high-risk groups not to come.

The University has taken all necessary preventive and precautionary measures and has prepared an action plan to deal with suspected incidents and possible incidents. The safety and health of the academic community is our top priority.

As we all understand, the situation is crucial and there can be no secure prediction. We are preparing for various scenarios and possibilities, from the suspension of some functions and activities to the cancellation of partial or full courses and their offer by distance learning methods.

All members of the University Community are urged to avoid all personal or business trips abroad until April 30.

All business trips to Category 1 and 2 countries / regions are prohibited, as shown in the constantly updated international catalog published by the Ministry of Health. The University will reimburse expenses in the event of cancellations of such arrangements made before 10 March.

All faculty members, teaching faculty, Administrative Personnel are also advised as they apply for the leave authorization procedures for travel purposes correctly (in countries / regions beyond Category 1 and 2) and in addition to get permission by the Rector as well. That is to say, , in addition to the President / Dean's signature, the Rector's signature is required.

All individual and group student trips in abroad will be canceled by April 30, 2020.

It is recommended for students to avoid traveling outside Cyprus on Easter holidays.

Due to the instructions of mass gatherings, and the difficulty to gather all members remotely; it was decided to postpone them for a later date to be announced later.

External members' expenses already incurred will be reimbursed.

The University Management Team is constantly on the alert and announcements will be made as developments unfold.