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The Cyprus Institute: PROTEAS Solar Research Facility: A Glimpse into the Future of Renewable Energy at RESEE2023

The 7th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency (RESEE2023), held in Cyprus from October 12-14, 2023, witnessed a momentous occasion as the PROTEAS Solar Research Facility hosted the esteemed Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Energy of the Republic of Seychelles, Flavien Joubert, alongside representatives from renowned organizations such as the International …

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EIT Community boosts innovation in Spain and leadership in Europe

On the occasion of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU the EIT Community gathered in Madrid under the title “EIT and the New European Innovation Agenda: Contributions of KIC to Spain’s Innovation Leadership within the European Union”. About a hundred of representatives of the Spanish innovation ecosystem took the chance to share …

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European Innovation Council Transition calls – September 2023 cut-off statistics

The Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC) received 257 proposals for the September 2023 cut-off of EIC Transition calls. EIC Transition projects focus on results generated by EIC Pathfinder, FET (Future and Emerging Technologies) or European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept projects, to mature the technologies and build a business case for specific applications. Grants …

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MSCA opens €96.6m call to co-fund doctoral and postdoctoral programmes

The MSCA COFUND action gives organisations a unique opportunity to attract talent through their own doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships programmes. The Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Actions Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) 2023 call is open as of today. The deadline for submission of proposals is 8 February 2024. Under this call, the European Commission will award …

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EU-wide report investigates national methods to counter discrimination in schools

A report by the Eurydice Network showcases national and top-level policies that tackle inequalities and discrimination and promote diversity and inclusion in school education. The publication is a detailed analysis for policy makers and schools which compares policies and measures across 39 European education systems. It presents many country examples which showcase some of the …

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Call for applications for the European Commission’s Smart Energy Expert Group

The Commission is calling for applications with a view to selecting members of the group, whose mission is to accelerate the digitalisation of the energy system and contribute to the smart energy transition. The Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (‘DG ENER’) and Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (‘DG CNECT’) have just launched a Call for …

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University of Nicosia: Cypriot initiative dedicated to children wins the Cristal Scales of Justice Prize

UNIC’s Dr. Alexia Zalaf a member of the team which created the winning project ‘Kids in Court Psychoeducational Tool (KiCPsy-Tool)’ Dr. Alexia Zalaf, Assistant Professor at the UNIC School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Department of Social Sciences), along with her team from Sheffield Hallam University (UK), and Hope for Children CRC Policy Centre has …

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The Cyprus Institute: SimEA Project Achievements: Advancing Sustainable Solutions – CyI’s Pioneering Initiatives in Clean Energy and Sound Insulation

In the pursuit of sustainable solutions, The Cyprus Institute stands at the forefront with its active involvement in two important projects: the “Advanced Spectroscopy Research Unit for Sustainable Light Management” (ASPERIUM) and the “Sustainable nanofibers for sound insulating applications” (ECHOLAYER) . Under the expert coordination of Assoc. Prof. P. Keivanidis from the Cyprus University of …

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The Cyprus Institute: CyI and Partners Forge Alliance to Establish Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia for Cultural Preservation in EMME Region

The Cyprus Institute is one of the founding members of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia, along with the Municipality of Nicosia, the University of Cyprus, the A.G. Leventis Foundation and Europa Nostra, which is leading this Initiative. Europa Nostra’s Secretary General, Mrs. Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, and its Vice-President, Mrs. Androula Vassiliou, met on Thursday, …

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