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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 …
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 …
Last week CINEA took part in the European Maritime Day 2023 in Brest, France to discuss funding opportunities and giving the possibility to some remarkable EU-funded projects to present their contribution for a sustainable blue economy. Last week CINEA took part in the European Maritime Day 2023 in Brest, France to discuss funding opportunities and …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Citizens and their wellbeing should be the primary goal when we talk about design and implementation of the city’s sustainability strategy. This was the main conclusion of this year’s Forum. The 3rd Blue Limassol Forum took place on May 26th at Frederick University, Limassol campus, with simultaneous online streaming. The Forum was addressed by the …
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 …
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, …