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• Criminal Law
• Cybercrime Legislation
• Gender-Based Violence
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Dr. Vagia Polyzoidou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Cyprus, serving as Associate Head of Department and Programme Coordinator. She is a Member of the Senate and holds an academic rank of Associate Professor. Her expertise spans Criminal Law, Cybercrime Legislation, and Gender-Based Violence. She earned her Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Law from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a specialization in Criminal Law and Criminology. Education: Bachelor of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Master of Law (Criminal Law and Criminology), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki PhD in Law (Criminal Law), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Her research focuses on cybercrime, digital violence against women, EU legal frameworks for electronic evidence, and legal responses to social issues like fat shaming. She has an h-index of 8 and 101 citations, with active research since 2011. Notable contributions include work on the Budapest Convention, psychosocial interventions in legal contexts, and violence against women. Her recent publications (2023–2024) address EU e-evidence regulations, legal approaches to sexual harassment in Greece, and protections for minor victims through exceptional criminal provisions. She has collaborated internationally on criminal justice policies and cybercrime legislation. Dr. Polyzoidou’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing gender equality and quality education. She maintains an active Scopus profile and contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

• Private Law
• Insurance Law
• Inheritance Tax
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Assistant Professor Gülşah Yılmaz is affiliated with the Faculty of Law. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Private Law from Dokuz Eylül University (2017), dual Master’s Degrees in Business Administration from Yaşar University (2010) and Economy Law from Dokuz Eylül University (2012), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Gazi University (2003). Her research focuses on Private Law, Insurance Law, and Transportation Law, with publications analyzing judicial precedents, contractual obligations, and taxation in legal contexts. Education: Doctoral Degree in Private Law, Dokuz Eylül University (2017) Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Yaşar University (2010) Master’s Degree in Economy Law, Dokuz Eylül University (2012) Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Gazi University (2003) Her recent publications explore topics such as life insurance taxation, carrier liability in transportation law, and shareholder rights in corporate contracts. These works emphasize Turkish legal frameworks, including the Karayolları Trafik Kanunu (Road Traffic Law) and judicial interpretations of civil obligations. Her work bridges theoretical and applied legal studies, addressing challenges in insurance contracts, inheritance rights, and commercial law compliance.

• Constitutional Law
• Minority Rights Protection
• European Legal Systems
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Evripidis Stylianidis is an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law with a focus on Minority Rights Protection at the Department of Law, European University Cyprus. He concurrently serves as a Member of the Hellenic Parliament (since 2000) and has held multiple ministerial roles, including Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs (2007–2009), Minister of the Interior (2012–2013), and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (2004–2007). He chairs key parliamentary committees like the Constitutional Reform Committee and serves on the Council of Europe's legal and human rights committees. Education: PhD in Constitutional Law (1995) from the University of Hamburg, Thesis: 'Fundamental Rights and the reservation of law in the Greek Constitution and in the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany' LLB from Democritus University of Thrace (1989) Research Interests: Focuses on constitutional reforms, minority rights in Europe, and the intersection of European legal systems with national policies. His work explores democratic governance in Greece and the Balkans, with contributions to education legislation and comparative legal studies. Awards: Multiple national and international honors, including the Golden Cross from Austria (2007), Grand Cross from Hungary (2007), and awards from Germany, Denmark, and Belgium. Advisory Roles & Grants: Research Fellow in EU-funded projects like CYRILLOS (Balkan European Perspective), ARISTOTELIS (European Public Law), and HERMES (Legal Education in Albania). Advisor to the New Democracy Party's 2010–2011 government program. Labs/Teams: Active in the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) and the Council of Europe’s legal committees, contributing to monitoring state obligations and elections to European courts.

• Law
• Legal Compliance
• Human Rights
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Bjørnar Borvik is a Professor at the Department of Accounting and Law at the University of Stavanger and concurrently holds a Professorship at the Faculty of Law at the University of Bergen. His research focuses on legal compliance, human rights, technology law, and media law. He has published extensively on topics such as confidentiality obligations in financial institutions, artificial intelligence regulations in Europe, and freedom of expression. His recent work emphasizes balancing technological advancements with legal frameworks, particularly in the context of human rights and governmental accountability. Key areas of interest include privacy law, legal ethics, and regulatory challenges in emerging technologies. Borvik has contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on AI governance, EU legal policies, and media law through academic articles and conference presentations. His work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical regulatory challenges. His publications highlight a trend toward addressing modern legal dilemmas, such as ethical considerations in AI development, safeguards for minors in digital spaces, and the interplay between free speech and institutional confidentiality obligations. While no specific grants or awards are explicitly mentioned, his academic output reflects a commitment to contemporary legal issues.

• Corporate Law
• European Company Law
• Business Law
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Antigone Alexandropoulou serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Corporate Law at the Law School of the European University of Cyprus (EUC), where she has held progressively senior positions since 2012. Previously, she worked as a Lawyer at Rokas and Associates Law Firm in Athens (2005-2012) and maintains her own legal practice in Piraeus, Greece since 2002. Her academic credentials include a Doctorate (Dr. iur., 2006) and Master's Degree (LLM, 2002) from Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, with dissertations on squeeze-out procedures and stock-based corporate acquisitions respectively, plus a foundational Law Degree (2000) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Professor Alexandropoulou's research focuses on the evolving landscape of Corporate Law within the European Union, with particular expertise in company restructuring, cross-border mobility regulations, and the tension between national legal systems and EU directives. Her work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical business applications, examining how corporate governance mechanisms adapt to digital transformation and sustainability imperatives while protecting stakeholder interests. Analysis of her publication history reveals a clear trajectory toward contemporary challenges in EU Company Law, with increasing emphasis on digital processes, stakeholder protection in cross-border contexts, and regulatory responses to letterbox companies. Her scholarship consistently addresses the implementation gaps between EU directives and national legislation, particularly regarding creditor rights and corporate mobility. Her scientific recognition includes: Winner in EU Law - Law firm of the year Greece (Finance Monthly Magazine, 2015) She actively shapes policy through advisory roles including: President of CCBE's Company Law Committee (2018-2022) Specialist advisor to the European Commission on digital Company Law (2017) Member of Advisory Committee for Business Law & Human Rights project (2020) Member of Scientific Council for Operational Sustainability (2020) As a prominent voice in European legal circles, Professor Alexandropoulou regularly represents European lawyers before EU institutions, monitors legislative developments, and contributes legal opinions that influence company law harmonization. Her current research projects focus on conflict resolution in EU Company Law and the integration of fundamental rights into business regulation, reflecting her dual commitment to academic rigor and practical legal reform.

• Constitutional Law
• Protection of Minority Rights
• European Union Law
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Euripides Stylianides is an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at the School of Law, European University of Cyprus. He specializes in the Protection of Minority Rights and has held significant political roles, including Member of Parliament for Rhodope (New Democracy) and Chairman of the Constitutional Revision Committee of the Hellenic Parliament. He has also served as a Minister in multiple Greek governments, holding portfolios in Foreign Affairs, Education, Transport & Communications, and the Interior. Education: Doctorate in Constitutional Law (1995, University of Hamburg); Law Degree (1989, Democritus University of Thrace). Research Focus: Constitutional Law, Minority Rights, European Legal Frameworks, Democratic Governance, and Legal Reforms. His research explores constitutional revisions, minority protections, and legal mechanisms for democratic stability. Recent articles address Greece’s 2019 Constitutional Revision, Thracian regional governance models, and alternative diplomatic strategies. His work often bridges comparative constitutional studies with practical policy implementation. Key Awards: Multiple medals from European nations, including the Great Golden Medal (Austria), Grand Cross (Hungary), and the German Federal President’s Honor. He has led EU-funded research projects on public law, constitutional modernization, and legal education. As a senior advisor, he contributed to Greece’s 2019 Constitutional Revision and served on EU committees like the Council of Europe’s Monitoring Committee. His roles in governmental and academic spheres reflect a career dedicated to advancing legal frameworks and democratic institutions.

Sonia AjiniView profile

Lecturer

• Commercial Law
• Contract Law
• Company Law
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Dr. Sonia Ajini is an Associate Lecturer in Shipping Law at UCLan Cyprus (since 2016), concurrently serving as Founder & Owner of Sonia Ajini & Co LLC (2021–present) and Managing Director of Ajilex Ltd (2018–present). She holds a Doctor of Law (2005) and Master of Laws (2003) from Matej Bel University, Slovakia, specializing in Commercial and International Law. Her research focuses on Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Shipping Law, with notable contributions to European Commission studies on shareholder rights and arbitration in Southern Europe. Education: PhD in Commercial & International Law (Matej Bel University), LLM with Excellence (Matej Bel University) Professional Memberships: Cyprus Bar Association, Slovak Bar Association, Cyprus Arbitration & Mediation Centre (Director/Secretary General 2011–2020) Recognition: Top 100 Women in Shipping (2019–2020), Finalist Golden Lady Business Award (2019) Her academic work complements extensive legal practice, including roles as Senior Legal Consultant at L. G. Zambartas LLC (2010–2018) and Non-Executive Director at Global Ports Investments Plc (2022). She has presented at major shipping symposia addressing smart shipping, legal frameworks, and dispute resolution.

Stefanos SpaneasView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Asylum and Migration Policies
• Organizational Learning
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Dr. Stefanos Spaneas is an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Social Sciences. With over 20 years of experience as a practitioner and academic, he specializes in social work, asylum/migration policy, organizational learning, and community development. He coordinates EU-funded projects focusing on social service delivery, integration policies, and refugee support. Key contributions include designing Cyprus's social entrepreneurship strategy and evaluating national/EU social programs. Research Interests include: Integrated health/social care systems Migration/asylum policy development Learning organizations in social care Community activation programs Social entrepreneurship for marginalized groups Qualitative research methodologies Recent projects include: MiHUB: Migrant Information Centres (2016-2019) Cyprus Assisted Voluntary Return Programme (2015-2021) Living Conditions of Asylum Seekers (2017-2018) Publications focus on asylum systems, migrant integration, and voluntary return policies. He serves as a reviewer for international social science journals and actively engages in policy advisory roles for governmental agencies.

Christos PanagiotopoulosView profile

Professor

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Social Work Education
• Mental Health Services
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Christos Panagiotopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Nicosia's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practice and Research from The University of Manchester (2002). His work focuses on child/adolescent mental health, interdisciplinary social work practices, and welfare systems, with a regional emphasis on Cyprus. He serves on the editorial boards of the European Journal of Social Work and the Czech and Slovak Journal of Social Work , and leads the European Association of Schools of Social Work’s executive committee since 2017. Key areas of expertise include social work education reform, migrant healthcare access, Roma community inclusion, and policy analysis. His research spans over two decades, with notable contributions to child welfare systems, mental health service evaluation, and cross-cultural studies on self-injurious behaviors among social work students. Panagiotopoulos advocates for culturally responsive social work practices and has co-edited seminal books like School and Social Work: Applied Interdisciplinary Practices and Financial Crisis and Social Work: Mediterranean Vignettes . His recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address child welfare challenges, stakeholder engagement in policy-making, and the role of education in shaping professional competencies. He remains an influential voice in redefining social work education to reflect local contexts while addressing global challenges.

Lida PitsillidouView profile

Lecturer

• Company Law
• Corporate Governance
• Minority Shareholder Protection
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Dr Lida Pitsillidou is a Lecturer in Company Law and Corporate Governance at the School of Law, University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus). She holds a PhD in Law from Newcastle University (2016), an LLM in International Business and Commercial Law from the University of Manchester (2010), and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Sunderland (2009). Her research focuses on Company Law, Corporate Governance, Minority Shareholder Protection, Directors’ Duties, and Legal Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Certified Trainer by HRDA Cyprus. Administrative Roles: Coordinator of Teaching and Learning Seminar Series (2023–present), Mentorship Scheme Founder (2023–present), Academic Advisor for LLB/LLM programs (2016–present), and former Course Leader for LLB programs (2017–2024). Research Contributions: Authored peer-reviewed articles on derivative actions and corporate governance, presented at international conferences, and coordinated research initiatives including the inaugural UCLan Cyprus PGR Conference (2019). Her scholarly activities include CPD training on Rule of Law due diligence, peer reviewing for The Law Teacher , and contributions to academic journals. She has secured research funding for PGR conferences (€4100–€2000) and mentored over 100 student projects. She is a founding member of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Law, Alternative and Innovative Methods (ICLAIM) and actively engages in pedagogical innovation, including digital tools like Vevox for student engagement.

Marina EleftheriadouView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Relations
• Political Violence
• Conflict Studies
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Marina Eleftheriadou is an Assistant Professor of International Relations & Security at Neapolis University Pafos' Department of History, Politics and International Studies. She serves as Coordinator of the MSc in International Relations, Strategy and Security (Distance Learning) and is a Consulting Editor at the Centre for Mediterranean, Middle East and Islamic Studies (CEMMIS). Previously, she held roles including (adjunct) lecturer at the University of the Peloponnese’s Department of Political Science and International Relations, Research Associate at the European University Institute’s Robert Schuman Centre, and Research Expert at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Centre for Religious Pluralism in the Middle East (CRPME). Her research focuses on political violence, intra-state conflicts, and armed non-state actors, with regional expertise in the Middle East and Africa. Key themes include proto-state formation, jihadi movements, refugee radicalization dynamics, and the impact of external interventions on regional conflicts. She has contributed to interdisciplinary debates on terrorism studies, conflict resolution, and religious pluralism through her academic publications and policy reports. Dr. Eleftheriadou’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical case studies, such as the Palestinian proto-state in Lebanon, Yemen’s fragmented sovereignties, and the socio-political implications of the Taliban’s resurgence. Her analysis often highlights the interplay between local actors and global systemic influences, emphasizing the complexity of contemporary conflicts.

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Policy and Planning
• Endangered Languages
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Marilena Karyolemou is a Professor at the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, University of Cyprus. She holds a doctorate in Linguistics from the University of Paris V-René Descartes. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, language policy, and the revitalization of endangered languages, particularly Cypriot Arabic. Dr. Karyolemou has held significant roles including Coordinator of the School of Modern Greek (1998–2001, 2004–2007, 2011–2012), member of the Language Center Steering Committee, and representative in EU language policy networks like EFNIL. Her academic contributions span teaching linguistics, sociolinguistics, and minority languages. She collaborates with institutions globally, including Paris and Aegean Universities. Notably, she leads the Ministry of Education’s initiative to document and revive Cypriot Arabic since 2012, serving as head of the Experts’ Academic Committee. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied sociopolitical challenges in language preservation. Education: Maîtrise in Modern Literature (University of Champagne-Ardennes, France) Maîtrise in Language Sciences (University of Paris V, France) PhD in Linguistics (University of Paris V, 1994) Dr. Karyolemou’s research emphasizes endangered languages’ codification, language policy in education, and community-driven revitalization. She has authored over 50 publications, including works on Cypriot Arabic’s phonology, language contact, and sociolinguistic frameworks in Cyprus. Her international engagements include visiting professorships at Paris VII and collaborative projects on Mediterranean language policies. Her advocacy extends to Cypriot Arabic’s archival documentation and policy frameworks, reflecting a commitment to cultural heritage preservation. She is a founding member of the Cyprus Linguistics Society (2002) and Cyprus Association for Bilingualism (2018), furthering interdisciplinary dialogue on multilingualism.

• European Union Law
• State Aid Law
• Privacy Law
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Malgorzata Agnieszka Cyndecka is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, specializing in EU law with a focus on state aid, privacy, and children's rights. Her work bridges legal theory and practice through analysis of EU case law, policy frameworks, and socio-legal challenges. Research interests include state aid compatibility assessments, judicial transparency, children's digital privacy rights, and maritime transport regulations. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like Artificial Intelligence in Education: Layers of Trust (EduTrust AI) and Machine Learning for the Anonymisation of Unstructured Personal Data (CLEANUP) . Notable achievements include winning the European State Aid Quarterly PhD Award (2016) . Her publications span peer-reviewed journals ( Journal of European Competition Law & Practice ), conference proceedings ( TJENI Annual Conference ), and encyclopedic entries ( Oxford University Press ). Cyndecka's work emphasizes real-world legal applications, such as balancing publicity of judgments with privacy rights, and addressing ethical dilemmas in data usage involving minors. She collaborates internationally, evidenced by co-authored works with scholars from Belgium and contributions to transnational legal research initiatives.

Despina CochliouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Policy Planning
• Migration and Asylum Policies
• Social Work Practice
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Dr. Despina Cochliou is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Nicosia since 2006, serving as Programme Coordinator for the BSc Social Work Programme. She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex, a Master's from the University of Wales, and a BSc in Social Work from the ATEI of Athens. Her research focuses on social policy planning, migration/asylum systems, unaccompanied minors, and organizational knowledge creation in social services. She has advised voluntary organizations and local authorities, emphasizing qualitative methodologies. Recent research explores hate speech in Cyprus/Greece, psychosocial needs of unaccompanied children, and Cyprus's Assisted Voluntary Return Programme. She has contributed to projects like the Living Conditions of Asylum Seekers in Cyprus and the miHUB Migrant Information Centres initiative. Notably, her work addresses social integration challenges, asylum reception structures, and the role of technology in workforce reentry. She collaborates on projects blending social work practice with organizational learning frameworks.