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University Of Nicosia Ranked In The Global Top 600 In THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

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July 6, 2026

UNIC placed in the 401-600 band worldwide, strengthened its position among universities in Cyprus and Greece, and recorded standout results in SDG 10, SDG 11 and SDG 17

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The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has earned another important international distinction in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, ranking in the 401-600 band globally among 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories evaluated across 17 individual SDG tables and one overall ranking.

This result places UNIC in the global Top 600 and reinforces the University’s standing as one of the region’s most internationally engaged higher education institutions. Based on the published results, UNIC is one of the universities from Cyprus and Greece to secure a place within this band, underlining both its regional strength and its growing international visibility.

UNIC’s strongest performances in this year’s results were recorded in SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, where it ranked in the 101-200 band globally. It also achieved a 301-400 result in SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Particularly significant was UNIC’s strong result in SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, an indicator that carries special weight in the overall methodology of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings. This performance highlights the University’s growing capacity to build meaningful academic, research, and societal partnerships that create measurable impact at both local and international level.

Commenting on the result, the Rector of the University of Nicosia, Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, said:

“This is a highly significant result for the University of Nicosia and one that we are proud to share. Our placement in the global Top 600 of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 reflects the University’s sustained commitment to meaningful impact through education, research, outreach, and collaboration. Our particularly strong performance in Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Partnerships for the Goals demonstrates the values that define UNIC as a modern, outward-looking university, committed to contributing in practical ways to society and to the global sustainability agenda.”

Among the universities from Cyprus, UNIC is one of the universities included in the global Top 600, while across Cyprus and Greece it stands among the universities recognised for strong performance in this year’s sustainability-focused results. This positioning adds further weight to UNIC’s profile as a university that combines academic quality with social contribution and international engagement.

For the University of Nicosia, this latest recognition marks another important step in its continuing international development, highlighting the strength of its academic environment, the breadth of its partnerships, and the increasing impact of its contribution to sustainable progress.

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Eurobank Reaffirms Support For Young Entrepreneurs As Cyprus Awards Spotlight Innovation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 8, 2026

Eurobank has once again underscored its commitment to young entrepreneurship and innovation in Cyprus, backing the annual youth entrepreneurship awards organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve).

Backing The Next Generation Of Business Builders

The bank supported the initiative for a second consecutive year at the ninth annual ceremony, which honours entrepreneurs under 40 and recognises their role in advancing the Cypriot economy.

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Speaking at the event, Eurobank Corporate Banking General Manager Nicolas Panayi congratulated Keve for its organisation of the awards and its long-standing contribution to entrepreneurship in Cyprus.

Adaptability Is Now A Competitive Advantage

Panayi said companies are operating in an environment defined by constant change, making adaptability, development and innovation more important than ever.

“Young entrepreneurs are not simply creating new businesses. They are creating new ideas, new solutions and new perspectives,”
he said.

He added that they challenge established ways of working, embrace technology, invest in knowledge and open doors to opportunities that did not previously exist.

A Partner Beyond Financing

Panayi also described Eurobank’s role as a partner to Cypriot businesses, saying its Corporate and Commercial Banking operations aim to understand companies’ needs and provide the right solutions, tools and expertise as they grow.

“For us, the relationship with a business is not limited to financing,” he said. “We want to be a stable and reliable partner at every stage of its journey, from the first steps of a new idea through to growth, international expansion and entering new markets.”

Technology And Geopolitics Are Resetting The Business Landscape

Panayi pointed to technological progress, artificial intelligence, geopolitical shifts and broader changes in the global economy as forces reshaping the conditions in which businesses operate.

In that context, he stressed the importance of boldness, adaptability, perseverance and confidence in an entrepreneurial vision.

Cyprus Needs Builders, Innovators And Risk-Takers

He reaffirmed Eurobank’s commitment to supporting people and businesses that invest, create and innovate.

“Cyprus needs people like you,” Panayi said. “People who have the courage to create and turn their ideas into action.”

“People who inspire those around them and open the way for those who follow,” he added.

The awards have become a recognised platform for highlighting young entrepreneurs whose ideas, modern solutions and business initiatives are helping shape the future of the Cypriot economy.