Bringing different disciplines together for discussion

The Cyprus-based initiative begins a new chapter, with Alexander College as its Founding Academic Partner, connecting academics, researchers, artists and practitioners through talks, conversations and panel discussions in Larnaca and online. Dis-Course, an independent interdisciplinary platform for ideas, research and public conversation, launches its new programme this November, marking a significant expansion of an initiative established in Cyprus three years ago. Originally developed as a university-based programme of invited talks, Dis-Course is now evolving into an independent platform connecting academics, researchers, artists, designers and practitioners across disciplines, institutions and geographical boundaries.

Based in Cyprus and international in outlook, it will combine live events in Larnaca with online participation, broadcasting and a growing digital archive, creating a space where ideas can circulate beyond the classroom, conference and individual institution. What the new programme is all about The 2026-27 programme will combine talks, conversations and panel discussions. Speakers will be invited to Larnaca, international contributors will join audiences in Cyprus online, and panel discussions will bring together different perspectives around contemporary questions spanning arts, humanities, science, research, culture, media, technology and society. “Dis-Course started from a very simple idea,” comments its founder, Simon Pruciak, “universities are full of interesting people, research and conversations, but these too often remain within particular classrooms, disciplines or conferences. “I wanted to create a space where those boundaries become less important, where a photographer can find themselves in conversation with a philosopher, a technologist…