2021 Virtual Graduation Ceremony School of Law
Welcome
from the President of the Council
On behalf of the University Council, management, faculty and staff, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our graduating class and their relatives and friends who have joined us for this significant occasion. This evening marks a conclusion as well as a new beginning; it is the rewarding conclusion of your university life and the start of that longer journey, the pursuit of your dreams. The significance of your accomplishments and your graduation is even more apparent, as you were able to successfully respond to challenges related to a global health crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic. You have shown that extraordinary times, may require extraordinary efforts, but more importantly, they define you as extraordinary graduates. You have now joined a distinguished and growing community of alumni of European University Cyprus. This should fill you with pride –but also a sense of responsibility– as you represent the university as one of our most important ambassadors. Along with your well-deserved degree tonight, every single one of you becomes the embodiment of what this university stands for: Excellence, Innovation and Social Responsibility. Our significant investments in new technologies and state-of-the-art facilities in recent years; the launch of new programs; the ground-breaking of our new building that will house additional technologically advanced infrastructure for Medicine and Dentistry; our close cooperation with the business community, as well as our academic and research achievements have made our university a regional hub of excellence. You should be proud that your university, your Alma Mater, belongs to Europe’s largest higher education group - Galileo Global Education - with a network of 45 institutions, in over 80 campuses across 10 countries and with over 120,000 students enrolled. We feel very honored and proud to belong to such a great family. Notably, our university was named among the world’s top 201+ universities in the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings with regard to three key sectors: Innovation, Industry and Infrastructure; Actions on Climate Change and Decent Work & Economic Growth. This is another great achievement of EUC that shows its commitment for innovation and long-term sustainability.
European University Cyprus is also committed to internationalization and a global outlook for its people and for this reason, it has achieved full membership in the Utrecht Network—a European network of more than 30 prestigious universities in 26 countries. EUC community members benefit from this network of universities throughout Europe in terms of academic mobility, cultural exchanges and research opportunities. You know very well that your own individual success, just as the success of our university requires commitment, hard work and a great deal of support from those around you. On this occasion, as you look around you and acknowledge those who have supported you on this journey, allow me to do the same. Clearly, none of this would have been possible without the commitment and the collective work of the EUC community. Our first-class faculty, our researchers and our dedicated management and administrative staff remain our most valuable asset. I would like to thank everyone for their work and extend my gratitude also to you, our latest graduates, for placing our university on the path of excellence. I would also like to congratulate your parents and loved ones for their unfailing support during your academic journey. Education is a continuous journey. This applies to EUC as an institution as it does to all of us as individuals. One never stops learning. What you are celebrating this evening is a significant milestone but I urge you to retain your thirst for knowledge the way you pursued and experienced it here. Dear Graduates, Your time to make a difference has arrived; the time is now. Seize every opportunity to grow further, to excel, to have an impact in the world. Your Alma Mater will always take pride in calling you, European University Cyprus Graduates. Warm Congratulations!
Dr Christoforos Hadjikyprianou CEO & President of the Council
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1961
2000
2005
2007
Ioannis Gregoriou establishes the first Business College in Cyprus under the name Cyprus College
The College’s Diplomas, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are accredited by the Cyprus Council of Educational Accreditation
European University Cyprus joins the Laureate International Universities network
European University Cyprus is granted University status by the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture
2015
2016
2017
QS TOP UNIVERSITIES assessment grants European University Cyprus highest distinction of five-Stars in Teaching, Facilities, Inclusiveness/ Student Support, Social Responsibility and Internationalisation The only Microsoft Innovation Center in Cyprus is established, one of only 110 centers worldwide The President of Greece, Mr Prokopis Pavlopoulos receives an Honorary Doctoral degree from the School of Law
U-Multirank grants European University Cyprus the highest ranking in two key strategic areas, Research and International Orientation European University Cyprus is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world for “Energy and Climate Change” by UI GreenMetric World Ranking Universities
The first Dentistry program in Cyprus is launched U-Multirank places European University Cyprus among the top 150 Universities of Europe for “Applied Knowledge Partnership” and among the top 300 Universities for “Research and Research Linkages” University receives EFQM 5-star accreditation for excellence European University Cyprus becomes signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum & the Magna Charta Observatory
2011
2012
The first ‘Science Shop’ in Cyprus is inaugurated, implementing one of EU’s largest research programs
Former US President Bill Clinton is the keynote speaker at European University Cyprus event on campus
The European University Cyprus’ School of Medicine is established
2018
2019
2020
European University Cyprus becomes part of Galileo Global Education, Europe’s largest higher education group with a network of 42 institutions on over 80 campuses in 13 countries and over 110,000 enrolled students The European Commission awards European University Cyprus the “HR Excellence in Research Logo” The School of Medicine welcomes its first dentistry students for the five-year course in Dental Surgery (BDS) QS TOP UNIVERSITIES assessment grants European University Cyprus highest distinction of five-Stars in Employability
2013 The Distance Education Unit is established
European University Cyprus ranks among the European University Cyprus ranks 301+ universities on the Times Higher among the world’s top 101+ universities Education Impact Rankings in the 2020 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings with regard to two key sectors: Inventor of World Wide Web, Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee, is awarded Innovation, Industry and Infrastructure and Actions on Climate Change an honorary doctorate by the School of Sciences and the Department of The program “Doctor οf Medicine” Computer Science and Engineering of the School of Medicine is fully Mr. Laurant Fabius, President of the French accredited through the process of the Constitutional Council and Former Prime World Federation of Medical Education Minister of France, is awarded an honorary (WFME) doctorate by the School of Law The EUC Medical School Program is officially recognized by the European Parliament and Council on the IMI (Internal Market Information System) platform
2014 School of Medicine receives first prize for ‘Best Medical Installation’ and first prize for ‘Best Education Solution’ in the Crestron International Awards Competition 2009 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Professor Ada E. Yonath and 1988 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Biochemist Robert Huber are awarded Honorary Professorships and join faculty as Visiting Professors
2021 European University Cyprus ranks among the world’s top 201+ universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 in three key sectors: Innovation, Industry & Infrastructure; Actions on Climate Change and Decent Work & Economic Growth The EUC Dental Clinic is established on campus. The Dental Clinic provides Dentistry students with front-line, clinical training and the university community and general public with affordable, comprehensive and personalized dental care
Quick Facts Part of Europe’s Largest Higher Education Group 45 Institutions 120,000+ Students
6,900+ Students 77+ Nationalities 55%
Cypriot Students
73%
Undergraduate Students
45%
International Students
27%
Postgraduate students
20,000+ Alumni
2%
PhD Students
840
28%
72%
Employees
Administrative
Faculty
Among the world’s top 201+ universities with regard to: Innovation, Industry & Infrastructure; Actions on Climate Change and Decent Work & Economic Growth uni-employability-5star
The first university in Cyprus with the highest distinction five Stars in Employability
The first and only Dentistry program in Cyprus
On campus Nobel prize winners among the professors of the School of Medicine
100+
Companies recruiting at the annual Career & Internship Fair
341
Erasmus+ Agreements in EU countries
240
Campus & Online Events
87%
Graduate Employment Rate
92% Graduate Satisfaction Rate 130
Campus & Online Student Events
110
Company Campus Visits
6
Program
School of Law Wednesday 21 July 2021
MASTER OF CEREMONY Dr Charis Xinari, Associate Professor, School of Humanities, Social & Education Sciences PROCESSIONAL Faculty Graduates WELCOME ADDRESSES
Dean’s Address Associate Professor Konstantinos Tsimaras Rector’s Address Professor Kostas Gouliamos VALEDICTORY SPEECH Panayiotou Ioannis, School of Law Student Graduating with the Highest GPA
AWARDING OF DEGREES BACHELOR OF LAW - Law (LLB) MASTER OF LAW - Criminal Law (LLΜ)
OATH OF RESPONSIBILITY Panayiotou Ioannis, School of Law Student Graduating with the Highest GPA CLOSING OF THE CEREMONY
Class of 2021 School of Law
LAW (LLB) Abdin Christos Rafik Akrivopoulou Kimati-Paraskevi Anagnostopoulos Georgios Anastasiou Michalis* Andredakis Georgios* Arampatzides Athanasios Archontakis Nikolaos* Artsita Stamatia-Eleni* Charalambous Michalis Charalambous Vasileios Charalampakis-Ioannidis Ioannis-Pavlos* Charalampous Kyriaki* Christopoulou Maria* Constantinou Andry* Dagla Eleftheria Dalamarinis Dimitrios Georgios* Danielidis Charalampos* Dellis Konstantinos* Diakidi Anastasia Dittopoulos Pavlos* Efthymiadis Konstantinos Eleftheriou Sofia Theodoros* Fragkopoulos Panagiotis Fragkou Rafael Gamvroudiou Viktoria Georgiou Ioannis Georgiou Irineos Georgiou Irineos Adamou* Giamenis Vasileios - Panagiotis* Giannakis Efstratios Giannopoulou Anna-Eleni Gourgiotis Ioannis* Grammatidi Maria-Christina Grigoriadis Nikolaos Hadjigeorgiou Linos Ioannis
Ioakim Andreas* Ioannides George* Iouliou Ioulios* Kadiris Panagiotis Kanellopoulou Pinelopi Kantara Sevasti-Maria Kartali Themis Kasapidis Orfeas-Alexandros* Kitsaki Anastasia Kogias Nikolaos Koliopapa Nelli - Iliana Kolokouris Epaminondas Konstantaros Alkiviadis Konstantinou Evanthia Koropouli Aikaterini - Eleni* Kotsalis Constantinos* Kotsaris Nikolaos Koumparaki Maria Kyriakou Ioannis* Lazarou Christoforos* Liontos Andreas* Liontou Alexandra* Lyberi Georgia* Lyberi Katerina Massarou Aikaterini Mikoniatis Alexandros Miniou Spiridoula Lidia* Mitsakos Efthymios* Mystakidou Anna* Nicolaou Sotiroula* Nikiforakis Eleftherios* Ntalias Nikolaos Pafiti Chrystalla* Palaiothodoros Georgios* Panayiotou Ioannis Papadatou Pavlina*
Papadima Vasiliki Papadopoulou Maria Papamanou Artemis Papantonis Nikolaos Papounidou Anna Paraskeva Charalambos Pavlatos Vasileios Petakos Spyridon Ponari Konstantina* Prasakis Emmanouel* Protopapas Efthimios Psaltis Sofoklis Radisis Vasilis* Rouska Mairi* Rousou Christophoros Steiakaki Maria* Tanti Georgia* Terzidou Demetra Theofanous Panagiota Triantafillakou Athanasia* Tsaknaki Aikaterini-Evaggelia Tsaknaki Chrysoula-Maria Demetriou* Tsaknis Georgios* Tsiakidis Emmanouil Tsigkas Ioannis* Tsouras Dimitrios Voloudaki Anastasia* Yachmenyova Oleksandra*
CRIMINAL LAW (LLM) Androulidakis Georgios Asimakopoulos Vasileios Anastasios* Bakas Athanasios* Baritakis Constantinos Bastas Michael* Drosinis Ioannis* Fountotos Skevos Georgakopoulos Kostantinos Kakampoura Ioanna Kalyviotis Konstantinos* Karaiskou Paraskevi* Katavenakis Chrysovalantis* Kolempa Evangelia* Kopaila Eleni Michalopoulou Ioanna* Michelaki Evangelia* Morfiadaki Eleftheria Mpikioti Aikaterini* Mpirmpakou Styliani* Panagopoulou Eleana* Potamias Aggelos* Skevofylax Konstantinos Stoikos Christos* Terzi Athina* Throuvalas Michael* Tsiatas Constantinos* Vergitsakis Theofanis* Zafeiriadis Evaggelos*
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW (LLM) Ntize Fani* Pagoulatou Vasiliki* Ryakiotaki Aspasia*
* Graduates in Absentia
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European University Cyprus Oath Of Responsibility
I, European University Cyprus degree recipient, here on my graduation day before all of you present and before all of society, pledge my commitment to be an honest professional and to behave in an exemplary manner. Because I have been, am, and will always be a collegian, I pledge my commitment to show gratitude and respect to all those who have made my education possible: my family, friends, and professors; to be generous in sharing my knowledge; to face my mistakes with humility; and to make a conscious effort to continue to learn. Because I am a professional, I pledge my commitment to adhere to the code of deontology of my profession, to improve and dignify my work environment, and to always act with the utmost integrity and truthfulness. Because I am a citizen of a the world, I pledge my commitment to respect the principles of social harmony, tolerance, justice and freedom. I pledge my commitment to value diversity and to defend human rights. From this day forth, alongside my European University Cyprus classmates, as a collegian, as a professional, and as a citizen, I will contribute with passion to building a better world.
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