It is with deep sadness that we announce that the founder of Frederick University, Michalis Frederickou, has passed away.
Michalis Frederickou died peacefully today, Friday, the 21st of August 2020, having his family by his side.
Michalis Frederickou was born in 1937 in Kaimakli, Nicosia. He graduated from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He was the founder and the first President of Frederick University Council, the founder and director of Frederick Institute of Technology, Frederick Research Center, Fred TV and Radio Frederick. He served for many years as the President of Kaimakli’s “Achilleas” and a member of Nicosia’s Municipal Council. Michalis Frederickou was awarded with a number of accolades internationally for his work, while in 2017 he was honored for his overall contribution to the education sector in Cyprus by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
The student centric approach of the educational organisations he led as well as the quality of studies had always been fundamental and non-negotiable values for Michalis Frederickou. He always required his associates to be guided by these values, continuously and consistently.
Michalis Frederickou believed in the new generation and in the power of education. During his 50-year contribution to the education sector in Cyprus, he supported several families with financial difficulties in sending their children to study and offered opportunities to thousands of young people.
The funeral will be held on Monday 24 August at 16:30 at Agias Varvaras church in Kaimakli. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the social distancing measures, the family will not be accepting condolences and the funeral protocol will be strictly followed at the church.
The Frederick University Council will hold an ad-hoc meeting tomorrow and its decisions will be announced in due time.