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ALEXANDER RESEARCHCENTRE

ALEXANDER RESEARCHCENTRE

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Mr. Yiannakis Omirou, Ex-President of theHouse of Representatives - Reaserch Centre Inauguration Ceremony

Mr. Demetris Syllouris, President of the House of Representatives - “Year of Equality”Inauguration Ceremony

Alexander Research Centre Vision

To foster research culture and activity in the academic and student community of Alexander College

To develop socially beneficial research activity which will encompass the academic community, the economy and a large portion of the society.

To form consortiums of cooperation with organizations and services designing research proposals for growth and technology

Aims and Objectives

The Alexander Research Center is a reality since early 2015. Its objectives are:The promotion of research, innovation and

critical study in connection with the educational mission of Alexander College, the general conditions of Cyprus and Europe,

The dedication in the fields of economy, sustainable development, law, arts and culture, education, information technology, international and European relations and cooperation between the Cypriot communities.Conducting studies and research, seminars,

conferences, symposiums, conferences, training, publications, partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to promote the above objectives,The promotion of interdisciplinary research, cooperation among peers and other institutions, academics and generally people of letters and arts,

The rational management and finding of financial resources to support the objectives and particular finding, acceptance and management of donations and legacies, trusts, financial assistance and contributions,Participation in international research competitions, especially of academic nature ones.

The Board of Directors is supported by a Scientific Council

Scientific Council

The Board appoints the Scientific Council (SC)The Scientific Council advises the Board and provides for scientific support with relation to the aims of the ALEXANDER College Research Center.

The SC consists of academics of the College in one part and of other academics on the other part.

Its composition reflects pluralism and main features of the College and of its pathways and shall be capable of promoting the interconnection of research with the College and society in general. It also aims at contributing to the development of research culture in the city of Larnaca.

Members of the SC must be able to contribute to the goals of the RC at the expense of at least a small portion of their time; to conduct studies and research; participate into projects of the RC not excluding future national or European projects under the aegis of the Research Promotion Foundation, Foundation for the Management of EU Lifelong Learning

Programmes, ERASMUS+, National Authorities etc all under the coordination of the Board. The RC also organizes the presentation and publication of its work. Research projects may also make the best out the most capable and motivated of our students in correlation with the field under study.Furthermore, the RC connects research with the interests and important public issues of the city of Larnaca. The Board finalizes each year a roadmap of projects after consultation with the Scientific Council members.

Moreover the RC shall cooperate with public and private entities for mutual interest reasons.Administrative stuff actively contributes to the realization of all responsibilities.

In conclusion, the Alexander Research Center is a major project and also a challenge for the academic and administrative stuff.

Major Accomplishments

September 2015- Informal establishment of the Alexander Research Centre

April 2016- Formal Establishment of the Alexander Research Centre

March 2015/December 2016-Two funded researches on micro and very small enterprises in Larnaca

“As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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“Small Econ Big Vision” research results presentation.

Panayiotis Elia - Award from ONEK for Research Proposal.June 2016- Establishment of First Student Research Committee

October 2016- Grants and Support to the Student Research Committee by the Bar Associations of Larnaca and Famagusta, Cyprus

October 2016- Commencement of Research on “the implementation public procurement in Cyprus in the framework of the EU regulations”

September 2016- Participation in the design process of the research policy of the Alexander College and readiness to implement relevant guidelines.

In 2017, Alexander Research Centre in cooperation with the Alexander College Student Union gained funding for two projects.

A seminar on new approaches to youth entrepreneurship, titled WICS (Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity-Synthesized)

An environmental experience to unique Cypriot sites of historical and green value. Both projects were funded by the Cyprus Youth Organization and supported by the Larnaca Municipality, Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Confederation of Craftsmen and Shopkeepers.

For the WICS PROJECT, participants where digitally tested across their leadership skills in decision making and awarded a Certificate.

Released a comparative survey on the implications of Malls over commercial town centres on behalf of POVEKConcluded research on Public Procurement collecting and analyzing data from the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus, the Treasury, the Tenders Review Authority and the Bar Association

Supported top students to achieve grants for research (including awards from CYB)

Pending Research Projects for 2018 include:

Finalization of the Project “Legislation and Implementation of Public Procurement in Cyprus”, sponsored by the Larnaca and

Famagusta Bar Association

3rd Annual Research on SMEs Growth and Technology (SMALLECONBIGVISION).

An experimental Research Project on Social Media Impact on self-perception of Teenagers

Student Research Committee projects for enhancing research climate and cooperation between academics and students

Workshop with students on WICS for Leadership

ALEXANDER COLLEGEMAIN OFFICES: 2 Artas Street, (Larnaca - Aradippou Rd) Aradippou 7102, Larnaca, Cyprus

Tel: (+357) 24532373 / 24532501 Fax: (+357) 24532365

Email: info@alexander.ac.cy Alexander College: www.alexander.ac.cy

Contact Information:

LARNACA:

ALEXANDER COLLEGE2 Artas Street, Aradippou 7102, LarnacaTel: 24532373, Email: research@alexander.ac.cyweb: www.alexander.ac.cy/en/research-policy/

PAPHOS:

ALEXANDER COLLEGE88 Tassos Papadopoulos Ave., 8026 PaphosTel: 24532373, Email: info@alexander.ac.cy web: www.alexander.ac.cy