Larnaca is the obvious choice for a first state university of arts and culture

By Michalis Kalopaidis

Does Cyprus aspire to stand confidently as a mature, developed and independent state that honours and promotes its culture?

If so, it needs a public university specialising in the arts and culture. Such an institution is not a luxury. It is a fundamental prerequisite for a serious cultural policy, a strong creative industry and a meaningful international presence.

A state university of arts and culture would be able to generate systematic research...