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University of Cyprus Associate Professor Thomas Papadopoulos was Awarded Jean Monnet Chair
This Chair was awarded by the European Commission and will promote teaching and research in European Business Law.
The European Commission has awarded a Jean Monnet Chair to Thomas Papadopoulos, Associate Professor of Business Law at the Department of Law.
The 3-year Jean Monnet Chair with the title ‘New Dimensions on EU Business Law: companies and markets in the process of integration’ (EUCompAkt) focuses on European company law, European capital markets law and European competition law. The activities of the Jean Monnet Chair, which include courses, seminars, research, publications, conferences and events, will be implemented at the Department of Law, but will also be available to academics and students of other Departments of the University of Cyprus. These activities are based on the imperative need to understand and address the contemporary challenges facing European Business Law. Companies and markets are the foundations of the European economy and have a significant impact on the lives of European citizens. This impact requires that certain human and social values be considered in the functioning of companies and markets.
As the EU economy continues to evolve, specialised teaching and research in EU company law, capital markets law and competition law are increasingly important. These fields are central to the ongoing integration of the internal market, making a comprehensive understanding of their complex dynamics and emerging challenges essential.
Funded by the Erasmus+ programme, Jean Monnet Chairs support specialised teaching and research in European Union studies. They aim to strengthen the study of European subjects within higher education curricula, respond to emerging labour market needs and promote accessible educational resources. The Chairs are awarded through a highly competitive selection process based on strict criteria and rigorous peer review.