University of Cyprus holds elections for rector and vice-rectors
Five candidates are contesting the University of Cyprus rector election, with results expected on Wednesday at 1.30pm and vice-rector results at 6.30pm.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elections for the new rector and two vice-rectors at the University of Cyprus are underway, with results expected on Wednesday at 1.30pm for the rector and 6.30pm for the vice-rectors.
Voting schedule and candidates
Voting for rector is taking place on campus until noon. Voting for the two vice-rector positions will begin at 2.30pm and close at 5.30pm.
The five candidates for rector are Eleni-Tatiani Synodinou, Ioannis Yiapintzakis, Marina Neophytou, Sofronis Clerides and Fofi Constantinidou.
Antonis Ellinas and Marios Dikeakos are contesting the vice-rector position for international relations, finance and administration.
Georgia Panayiotou is the sole candidate for vice-rector of academic affairs. She needs 50 per cent plus one of the votes to be elected.
Electorate and outgoing rector
The electorate comprises 486 voters: 348 academic staff, 117 members of student organisations and 21 administrative staff.
Current rector Tasos Christofides will complete his second term in December 2026 and is not eligible to stand again.
Record number of rector candidates
This is the first time five candidates have contested the rector’s position. There was one candidate in 2022 and four in 2018.
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