Neapolis University Pafos Rector elected to UNIMED Board of Directors

On October 8, 2026, during the General Assembly held in Barcelona, Professor Pantelis Sklias, Rector of Neapolis University Pafos, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED). This appointment marks a significant development for the Cyprus-based institution's presence within the international academic network.

UNIMED serves as a prominent international network comprising 208 universities across 25 countries, aimed at fostering academic and research cooperation throughout the Euro-Mediterranean region. As a member of the Board of Directors, Professor Sklias will participate directly in shaping the network's strategic priorities and operational actions. This role is expected to facilitate new prospects for joint educational and research initiatives, enhance knowledge exchange, and promote academic mobility among member institutions.

The election is part of a broader strategy by Neapolis University Pafos to strengthen its international partnerships and increase the representation of the Cypriot academic community on a global level. Through this position, the university intends to contribute actively to the development of deeper collaborations between universities and research centers across the Mediterranean basin.