International Conference of the

European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

for first time in Cyprus, 25 - 30 April 2006

Intercollege, Nicosia Campus, will be hosting 28 Workshops of the European Consortium for Political Research from 25th–30th April 2006 this year. Approximately, 700 delegates from universities mostly from Europe but also from more distant countries of the world will be attending.

“The ECPR was formed in 1970 by representatives of 8 political science institutions in Europe. The membership has now grown to over 300 universities, research and teaching institutions in Europe and associate members elsewhere. The Joint Sessions are an integral part of the activities of the ECPR and the political science calendar in Europe, and have taken place annually since 1973.

The main aim of the workshops is the participation and equality of endeavour between advanced students, younger and newer members of the profession and well-established professors.”

The seminars that will take place in the framework of the conference cover a wide range of topics. These include the prospects and challenges of the EU, characteristics of the new international environment, identity and issues of globalization. Considering the fact that this conference is taking place in Cyprus, there also will be discussions on the Cyprus question.

It is highlighted that the annual international conference of the European Consortium for Political Research is organized for the first time in Cyprus and specifically at Intercollege. This reflects the work done by the Department of European Studies and International Relations, the Research Center – Intercollege and by the College in general.

Research Center - Intercollege