Cyprus education minister addresses talent mobility at Cyprus Forum

On September 29, 2026, Cyprus Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, participated in a discussion at the Cyprus Forum regarding the role of European University Alliances in higher education and talent retention. She emphasized that the primary goal for Cyprus is to foster essential talent mobility, allowing Cypriot students and researchers to gain international experience while creating conditions that encourage their return.

Michaelidou highlighted that university alliances serve to make the European Union tangible in the daily lives of academics, researchers, and students. She argued that democracy is sustained not only by legal institutions but by trust, active participation, and equal opportunities. By facilitating cross-border learning and collaborative research, these alliances enable people from diverse backgrounds to work together effectively, ultimately positioning Cyprus as a country capable of both attracting and maintaining highly skilled professionals from abroad.