abstract:The University of Nicosia ( ) is the largest university in Cyprus, with campuses based in the three largest cities in Cyprus: Nicosia, Lemesos and Larnaca. It was formally known, until September 2007, as Intercollege.
The Chairholder is Dr Emilios Solomou, Executive Vice President for Administration of the UniversityofNicosia and a faculty member teaching in the Departments of Education and European Studies and International Relations.
Through a variety of activities, events, collaborations and international meetings, the UNESCO Chair at the UniversityofNicosia systematically works for the promotion of cultural diversity, the encouragement of intercultural dialogue and the promotion of a culture of peace.