University of Nicosia EDC

EDC at the University of Nicosia (EDC-UNIC)

As of 2012, the University of Nicosia Library is a European Documentation Centre (EDC), which is part of the Europe Direct information network spanning the whole EU. It is your local link to information on Europe.

EDC-UNIC is mandated to promote and develop teaching and research with regard to Europe. Part of its function, is to provide academia and the public with information, guidance, training and access to EU resources and in-depth information provided by EU institutions. These resources include official EU publications, policies, legislation, statistics, databases, resources and other information regarding the EU.

To ensure that EDC-UNIC has access to the correct and up-to-date information it is mandatory that the EDC manager attends all meetings and trainings organised by the European Commission and its Representation in Cyprus.

Services provided by your EDC:

• Interlibrary Loans (ILL) with the European Commission Central Library
• Specialised information provided to the public and the broader academic community. Everyone can visit the European Documentation Centre and use the print material or speak with (by appointment) our EDC manager (Georgia Christodoulou) during working hours (Monday to Friday between 08:00-17:00 - term-time).
• Up-to-date webpages, which include useful links on EU policies, legislation, statistics, databases, publications and general information, services and assistance for citizens’ of the EU./li>
• Social Media pages, such as, Facebook. Twitter, Scoop.It.
• Free distribution of European educational and informative material (maps, brochures, books, etc.)
• Organisation and participation in various social events, such as, Researchers' Night, European Working Days - Youth on the Move, and events for children. Free informative books and material provided by the Official European Publication Office are distributed and you can enjoy educational activities for all ages.

We also provide help on accessing:

• EU facts and figures;
• Travelling, studying and working or retiring in European Union (EU) countries;
• How the EU works;
• IInformation on funding opportunities and on to other organisations who can help;
• European policies and programmes; /li>
• European legislation and directives;
• Free internet access in the library which gives you easy access to EU websites.

NOTE: you can also get help by using Freephone access to the Europe Direct Call Centre on
00 800 6789 10 11.

The University of Nicosia also offers:

• Courses in connection with the EU
• EU Programmes

EU Courses at UNic

We also offer a variety of courses in connection to the European Union, including:

• EUS-103 Modern European History and Politics
• EUS-105 Introduction to the European Union
• EUS-201 European Geography
• EUS-210 European Cultures
• EUS-250 European Institutions and Governance
• EUS-255 European Political Thought
• EUS-305 European Business Environment
• EUS-325 Cyprus and the EU
• EUS-340 European Integration
• EUS-355 European Social and Economic Policy
• EUS-425 European Union - Middle East Relations
• EUS-461 Current European Issues
• EUS-475 European Foreign and Security Policy
• EUS-495 Comparative European Politics
• IREL-570 European Integration
• IREL-610 Current European Issues
• IREL-613 The European Union and the World
• IREL-618 European Union Law
• IREL-695 Cyprus and the European Union
• LAW-201 European Union Law I
• LAW202 European Union Law II
• PSCI-111 European Politics Since 1945

EU Programmes at UNic

Jean Monnet Lecture series is part of the "Lifelong Learning Programme" of the European Union. The main objective of this project is to combine professional and academic expertise on EU-related issues by creating an active centre for education, where professionals, academics and students will enhance their knowledge, exchange views and examine issues pertinent to the history, prospects, and diplomatic and political processes of European integration.

In addition, the University is a member of ERASMUS, which is the EU's flagship education and training programme enabling students, faculty and staff of European Universities to spend time in another EU institution.

ABOUT EDCs

Our European Documentation Centre is part of the Europe Direct information network, which spans the whole EU. The network consists of 480 EU information centres (EDICs); 400 documentation centres (EDCs) at European universities and research centres and; 400 expert speakers (Team Europe) available to participate in events and write press articles.

The main tasks of the European Documentation Centres are to:

• Promote and consolidate teaching and research in the field of European integration
• Make in-depth information and sources on the European Union and its policies available to the public and those in an academic / university environment
• Encourage debates on European topics

Employment

Europe Direct Information Centres

General

EU Careers (EPSO):
Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus
EU House, 30 Byron Avenue, 1096 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 228177 70 

Fax: +357 22768926

EURES:
9, Klimentos Street, CY-1480 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 40 08 36
Fax: +357 22 40 09 32

Euroguidance:
Euroguidance Centre Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 40 08 20
Fax: +357 22 30 47 18

Europass:
Cyprus Productivity Centre, P.O.Box 20536, 1679 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel. +357 22 80 61 21 / 59 / 11
Fax +357 22 37 68 72 

Europe Direct Larnaca:
Filiou Tsigaridi, 6300 Larnaca, P.O. Box 40045, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 24 62 09 93
Fax: +357 24 62 09 93

Europe Direct Limassol:
corner Athinon and Nikos Xiouta Street, 3040 Limassol, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 25 00 20 44 / 27
Fax: +357 25 00 27 63

Europe Direct Nicosia:
Home for Cooperation, 28 Marcou Dracou Street, Nicosia 1102, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 22445740, +90 548 8345740
Fax: +357 22660061

Europe Direct Pafos:
26, 25th of March Street, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 26 93 55 00
Fax: +357 26 91 10 3

European Commission Representation in Cyprus:
EU House, 30 Byron Avenue, 1096 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 22 81 77 70
Fax: +357 22 76 89 26

European Parliament Representation in Cyprus:
EU House, 30 Byron Avenue, 1096 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 22 87 05 00
Fax: +357 22 76 77 33

Funding Programmes:
Directorate General for European Programmes, Coordination and Development
EU House, 29 Byron Avenue, 1096 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 22 60 29 25 / 42; +357 22 60 28 67
Fax: +357 22 666810

Youth

The Erasmus Office

University of Nicosia

Millennium Building, 1st floor, M102
Tel:+357 22 84 17 27 or

+357 22 84 17 26

Fax:+357 22 35 23 60

Eurodesk: 
KEPLI Larnaca, 27 Gregoris Afxentiou Avenue, 6021

Larnaca, Cyprus

Tel. +357 24 82 25 80

Email: larnaka@kepli.org.cy

KEPLI Limassol, 1st Rd, 3 Kato Polemidia, 4159 Limassol, Cyprus Tel. +357 25 39 22 11

Email: k.polemidia@kepli.org.cy

KEPLI Pafos, Apostolou Pavlou and Gladstonos Corner, 8046 Paphos,Cyprus 
Tel. +357 26 30 64 19
Email: pafos@kepli.org.cy