University of Cyprus holds elections for new rectorship

On October 7, 2026, the University of Cyprus is holding elections to appoint new leadership for the next four-year term. A total of 486 electors, including 318 academics, 117 department council representatives, and 21 administrative staff, are eligible to vote. The polls opened at 07:45, with voting for the rector position scheduled between 08:30 and 12:00.

Five candidates are competing for the rector's position: Ioannis Giapintzakis, Tatiana-Eleni Synodinou, Marina Neophytou, Fofi Constantinidou, and Sofronis Clerides. Antonis Ellinas and Marios Dikaiakos are vying for the post of Vice-Rector for International Relations, Finance, and Administration. Additionally, Georgia Panayiotou is the sole candidate for Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, requiring 50% of the positive votes to be confirmed. The results are expected to be announced around 13:30 today.