EU Green Week 2023 – EU-funded projects advancing environmental protection and sustainable development

The EU Green Week, taking place this year from 3 to 11 June 2023, is an annual event where policymakers, environmentalists, and stakeholders from Europe and beyond convene to discuss European environmental policies. It serves as a platform to recognise our achievements and to inspire individuals, communities and organisations to take stronger action in safeguarding …

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Clean energy from water: GKinetic Energy Ltd raising funds thanks to BlueInvest

GKinetic is an irish startup operating in the sector of hydrokinetic turbines. Its ambition is to improve the existing hydro devices, exploiting tidal energy to offer clean, predictable energy from free-flowing water, with minimal impact on the natural environment. Now, thanks to EU BlueInvest Readiness Assistance Programme, the start-up is closer to its objectives, having …

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Eurobarometer survey shows that traineeships help young people land their first job

A new Eurobarometer survey released today shows that traineeships are an important stepping stone for young people into the labour market. A clear majority of young Europeans (76%) participating in the survey overall agree, that they learnt things that are useful professionally during their traineeship. According to Eurobarometer survey, four in five young people (78%) surveyed …

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1 year anniversary of the European Digital Education Hub

This June, the European Digital Education Hub celebrates its 1-year anniversary together with its 2000+ members. Have a look back at the main highlights from the past year and get a sneak peek at the upcoming Hub activities! The Hub brings together practitioners, researchers, experts and policy makers in digital education from all over Europe. …

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5G for Smart Communities Capacity Building Sessions

The 5G for Smart Communities (5GSC) Platform, together with the European Commission, are organising a series of 5GSC Capacity Building Sessions. 5G for Smart Communities Support Platform These sessions aim to foster the exchange of best practices and examples within the 5G community, while empowering potential applicants in the project planning and application writing processes …

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The Cyprus Institute: Department of Forests Receives Unmanned Drone from Hermes Airport, Designed and Manufactured by USRL

Airport operator Hermes Airport announced the donation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Cyprus Department of Forests, in order to contribute to the latter’s efforts in protecting and preserving the forests of Cyprus. This initiative is part of Hermes Airports’ efforts to promote sustainable development and strengthen efforts to protect the environment. The …

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Cyprus University of Technology (CUT): Launch of the NOVAFOODIES project, funded by the European Commission

On 18 and 19 May the inaugural meeting of the European project NOVAFOODIES “DemoNstratiOn of innoVative Functional fOOD productIon systEmS based on a sustainable value chain of marine and freshwater raw materials for conscientious European consumers”, in which the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) participates and which is funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe …

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University of Nicosia: Participation of Rector Pouyioutas at the Europe Regional Committee Meeting of ACU

The University of Nicosia, hosted on May 19th 2023 (16.00-18.00), the Europe Regional Committee (ERC) Meeting of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The meeting was chaired by the Chair of the ERC, Sir  Peter Mathieson, Vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh and was attended  by ACU Chief Executive and Secretary General, Dr Joanna Newman, …

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