Cyprus

THOC is a semi government organization aiming to promote theatre in Cyprus and to promote artistic relations between the theatre world of Cyprus and that of Greece and other countries.

The vision of the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus is to be recognised as a world-class, research-led University, competing successfully and sustainably within a national and international market. We are a University that is increasingly recognised for its commitment to outstanding teaching and practical learning, impactful research, innovative thinking and knowledge transfer that adds value to socio-economic and scientific development across frontiers. Our mission is to promote access to excellence enabling all students and professionals to develop their potential. We value and practise equality of opportunity, transparency and tolerance. We aim to be a vital part of the social and corporate community, promoting innovation and development, both on national and international level. We strive for excellence in all we do: locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We work in partnership with businesses, the community and other educators. We encourage and promote research innovation and creativity. Our aim is to accomplish • the advancement of science, knowledge, learning and education, through teaching and research for the benefit of the society as a whole; • the cultivation, transmission, implementation and the exchange of knowledge through sciences; and • the provision of graduate and postgraduate education of high standards that accepts international recognition.  The above aims of UCLan Cyprus are achieved by: • the formation of a self-sufficient administrative and academic entity, that secures free and democratic functioning of academic procedures; • taking responsibility for the contribution of the university to all the competent state authorities and to all related to academic education entities; • the granting of graduate and postgraduate degrees from a wide spectrum of studies; • the provision of means and opportunities of education at a university level to persons having appropriate qualifications; • the advancement of knowledge and of its practical applications, using teaching, research and other means at high levels of quality; • the encouragement of studying and research (at all levels from Bachelor to PhD), and the provision of facilitation thereof; • the provision of courses to support Continuing Professional Development as well as higher educational programmes; • the engagement of education with society and economy; • the active contribution to the fulfilment of general needs of the broader society and economy; • the international presence and promotion of the university’s character and the evolution of the university to an educative pole of attraction to other countries; • the collaboration with researching and educational centres and the promotion of European cooperation and understanding through education; • the provision of advisory services to non-university bearers; • the securement of academic freedom and of free academic search. The vision and the mission of UCLan Cyprus are available on the University’s website: https://www.uclancyprus.ac.cy/discover/the-university/uclan-cyprus/

Our University's aims include the fostering of our research and teaching partnerships through strategic alliances with international institutions, increasing our international academic cooperation programmes, and participating in staff, and student, exchange programmes, and improving our ability to manage our resources efficiently and invest them wisely.

The UNic mission is to assist students in becoming educated individuals, in achieving their academic and career goals, and assuming responsible roles in a changing world of international cooperation and interdependence. In pursuit of its mission, UNic strives to: ? Offer quality, career-oriented undergraduate programs, graduate studies in selected fields, and quality professional programs ? Implement the College motto “Excellence in Education” by encouraging students to strive for excellence in every activity ? Remain firmly committed to the economic, social, scientific, and cultural development of Cyprus ? Develop further as an international college, where Cypriot and international students, faculty, and staff are valued for their cultural diversity ? Recruit and retain qualified faculty and support their development ? Encourage research, publications, and creative activity ? Strengthen facilities, resources, and services to provide a stimulating environment conducive to personal growth, discovery and learning.

Urban Gorillas is a non-profit organisation run by a multi-disciplinary team ofurban enthusiasts who envision healthy, creative and socially inclusive cities. It was founded in 2013 and has been very active since in advoacating for sustainbable cities.  Urban Gorillas contributes to sustainable urban living by enabling projects and actions that bring new energy and instigate change in city spaces and communities. The team has a vivid interest to transform public spaces into lively, innovative and inclusive hubs, to cultivate civil society and to impact policies. This is achieved by artistic interventions in urban spaces, community engagement, youth education, activism and research into new technologies, and architectural-social designs that can improve urban living.  The organisation shares expertise in arts and architecture, urban design and planning, landscape design, environmental engineering, economics, communications, cultural project management, as well as a love for innovation.

The Visual Voices mission is to enable youth artists from communities affected by violent conflict to artistically advocate for peace both within their own communities and internationally. In doing so, we aim to challenge conflict narratives and help strengthen peace narratives. To materialize this mission we have been developing our own network of collaborating organizations and professional artists around the world. Our main objectives include building the capacity of local youth for positive civic participation through artistic expression, introducing youth voices that embrace a culture of peace into the peacebuilding discourse and contributing to positive peace in communities affected by violent conflict.

Windcraft Loud's main goal is to promote and support music performance and creativity in all music styles through organising concerts, festivals and workshops, encouraging the creation of new music ensembles, supporting the networking of artists, promoting musicians and their discography etc., with a special focus on wind instruments. Furthermore, through its activities the organisation is aiming in strengthening interpersonal relationships and fostering mutual understanding among people of diverse cultural backgrounds, encouraging cultural exchange and promoting diversity, supporting social integration through involving disadvantaged/underprivileged/marginalized groups in music projects, encouraging collaboration of Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot communities through music and arts.