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As part of its overall Sustainability Strategy Frederick University is introducing new free elective courses on sustainability. A student can take any course offered by the University as free elective, as long as it is not part of the structure of their program of study.

Students interested in registering in one of the following courses, should contact their Academic Advisor.

• PEENV100 ISSUES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
• DLSESC501 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND GOALS
• PEELE121 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
• ECENV300 ISSUES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
• VCS300 VISUAL CULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Please see here the list of all the free elective courses offered by the University

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Written by Meropi Moiseos

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Ακολουθεί ελληνικό κείμενο

The Academic Advisor is responsible to guide students during their studies for issues concerning mainly their academic performance. It is required that students meet with their Academic Advisor consistently and for this purpose the University implements Student Consultation Week.

The Consultation Week for Fall 2022 semester is scheduled for the 21st - 25th of November. During the Consultation Week, students can:

• Meet their Academic Advisors during their office hours.
• Discuss their progress, review their study path and finalize course selection for Spring 2023.
• Discuss any problems or difficulties they may have that affect their academic performance.
• Learn of Student Support Services that may be of interest to them.
• If they are under probation they must set an action plan with their Academic Advisor in order to improve their academic performance.
• Schedule the next meeting with their Academic Advisors as needed.

You can schedule a consultation with your Advisor by contacting them during their office hours. You can find the name of your Academic Advisor as well as their office hours at Extranet (Status).

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Ο θεσμός του Ακαδημαϊκού Συμβούλου είναι ένας από τους σημαντικότερους θεσμούς του Πανεπιστημίου όσον αφορά την ακαδημαϊκή καθοδήγηση των φοιτητών. Γι’ αυτό και οι φοιτητές θα πρέπει να έχουν συχνές συναντήσεις με τους Ακαδημαϊκούς τους Συμβούλους (τουλάχιστον δύο φορές το εξάμηνο).

Η εβδομάδα 21 - 25 Νοεμβρίου 2022 έχει καθοριστεί ως η Εβδομάδα Ακαδημαϊκής Καθοδήγησης για το Χειμερινό Εξάμηνο 2022. Κατά την περίοδο αυτή, οι φοιτητές/τριες καλούνται:

• Να συναντήσουν τους/τις Ακαδημαϊκούς τους Συμβούλους στις Ώρες Γραφείου τους.
• Να συζητήσουν μαζί τους για την πρόοδό τους.
• Να συζητήσουν μαζί τους τη ροή μαθημάτων τους (study path) και να ολοκληρώσουν τη διαδικασία προεγγραφής σε μαθήματα του επόμενου εξαμήνου.
• Να συζητήσουν μαζί τους για οποιαδήποτε προβλήματα ή δυσκολίες πιθανόν να αντιμετωπίζουν και μπορεί να επηρεάζουν την ακαδημαϊκή τους επίδοση.
• Να ενημερωθούν για τις υποστηρικτικές υπηρεσίες του Πανεπιστημίου, οι οποίες μπορεί να τους/τις ενδιαφέρουν.
• Αν βρίσκονται κάτω από επιτήρηση να συμφωνήσουν με τον/τη Σύμβουλό τους ένα σχέδιο δράσης για τη βελτίωση της ακαδημαϊκής τους επίδοσης.
• Να προγραμματίσουν την επόμενη συνάντηση με τον/την Ακαδημαϊκό/ή τους Σύμβουλο.

Για να προγραμματίσετε τη συνάντηση με τον/την Ακαδημαϊκό/ή σας Σύμβουλο μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε μαζί του/της στις ώρες γραφείου του/της. Μπορείτε να βρείτε το όνομα του/της Συμβούλου σας καθώς και τις ώρες γραφείου του/της στο Extranet (Status).

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The Peer Tutoring Centre “Students for Students”, resumes its operation for the Fall 22 semester.

The Peer Tutoring centre is a place where students who need help, especially in introductory-level courses, can visit and receive tutoring services and academic assistance by other University students (Peer Tutors). Peer Tutors are students that are employed by the University and who have excelled in the course they tutor. Their goal is to assist students with the course content and to help them develop strong academic habits.

Find all you need to know about the Peer Tutoring Center here (GR & ENG).

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LAW (LIMASSOL CAMPUS)

The center operates in Room 133. The courses that are going to be supported this semester by the Peer Tutoring Centre in Limassol are:

• ΑΜΑΤ 110 (BUSINESS MATHEMATICS), Tuesday, 16:00 - 18:00
• ABSE 101 (INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS), Tuesday, 16:00 - 18:00
• ABSA 101 (INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING I)*

*For the ABSA 101 (INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING I), an appointment should be arranged in advance for tutoring support.

Peer Tutor: Panagiotis Dimitriadis, 2nd Year Student, BSc Maritime Studies

For more information and for making an extra appointment* with a Peer Tutor you can contact us at:
Eliana Michael, 22394459 

Peer Tutoring Centre / Studies and Student Welfare Service

*priority for individual appointments is given to students who are referred by the Counselling Centre or other Support Services with specific needs / circumstances and for students with a disability and/or a learning difficulty.

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What is your proposal for a better Cyprus? Consulco, a specialist investment manager structuring and managing real estate, credit and private equity investments, has launched an investment research competition in collaboration with Frederick University with the objective to provide students with a chance to round out their valuable experience and knowledge, by carrying out extensive research and propose structural changes that can improve the Cyprus investment sector.

Students with the most innovative ideas will be given financial awards and the opportunity to present their proposals to media and policy makers with the goal to spark debate and inspire action.

The overall competition process is managed by Frederick University’s School of Business and Law. Students from all Departments can participate in the competition and get the chance to win up to €1000.

Essay Topics

The following essay topics are focused around improving an area in Cyprus related to structural changes, development and investment:

- The case of investment diversification for the Cypriot family and institutional investor
- The Cypriot taxation changes required for the Cyprus investment community
- The structural changes required to make Cyprus attractive for Cypriot and foreign investors
- The changes required for the development of the Cypriot investment management industry
- The impact of technological developments (such as crowdfunding, blockchain or Artificial Intelligence) on investment environment in Cyprus
- Transforming the Cyprus investment environment through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Relationship between corporate governance practices and firms’ market value

Essay requirements

The text must be presented in English. Minimum 2000 words, Maximum 4000 words, excluding references/appendices

The selection process

The Competition Evaluation Committee will assess the essays/projects and select the winners in the presence of a representative from Consulco.

The prize pools

Consulco will reward the best six essays with the following prizes:

1st place: €1000 

2nd place: €500 

3rd place: €400

4th place: €300

5th place: €200

6th place: €150

The rewards

Awarded students will have the opportunity to express their talents and boost their resume, build a strong network and have the chance to make a real and important impact on society.

Exposure

Consulco will promote the 1st place winner, and also potentially the 2nd place winner to policy makers/mass media.
Sigma, acting as the media sponsor of this initiative, will promote the event and awarded students.
Students can present their ideas to the public and policymakers.

Who can participate?

Students who are studying towards a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree of any Department at the University, can participate either as individuals, or as a group.

Timeframe

Expression of interest: 21st November 2022
Potential participants are expected to submit expression of interest to Melinda Michael: m.michael@frederick.ac.cy, including Student Name, Registration Number, Program and Year of Study, selected Essay Topic and a brief outline of the essay content up to 150 words (in a Word file)

Submission Deadline: 12th February, 2023
The essay should be submitted via the assignment submission tool of the online e-learning platform

Assessment Deadline: 28th February, 2023

Announcement of Winners: March, 2023