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In her 2022 State of the Union address, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen proclaimed 2023 the European Year of Skills. This thematic year is set to give a fresh impetus to fostering skills that match people’s aspirations but also match with the changing needs of the labour market in the EU …
On 3rd July 2023, UCLan Cyprus and NetU Consultants Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) joining forces to create a transformative and innovative eco-system that connects the academia with the IT industry. This MoU signifies the commitment shared by both organisations to shape the future leaders of IT, capable of navigating the complexities of …
During the research activities of the BE-HIVE project, researchers, and technicians from CYENS have designed and installed a smart beehive at the rooftop of the STOA building that hosts the CYENS Center of Excellence. The beehive is called smart, because the conditions inside the beehive are monitored in real-time, allowing the beekeepers to have access …
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the Department of Health Sciences of the University of Nicosia and the Federation of Cooperatives of Pharmacists of Greece (O.S.F.E.) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. On the occasion of the signing, the two parties inaugurated the Model Pharmacy Practice Laboratory, the only one of its kind in the Greek and …
VELES Excellence Hub, a dynamic consortium aimed at accelerating innovation excellence in smart healthcare, proudly announces its official launch starting on June 1st, 2023. With a focus on the widening countries of Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Cyprus, VELES develops novel methodologies and pilots to enable new collaboration opportunities and smart health innovations within a sustainable, …
The Commission awarded over €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean tech projects, to be financed through the EU Innovation Fund. With a focus on the REPowerEU Plan and phasing out Europe’s imports of Russian fossil fuels, these projects cover a wide range of industries, such as cement, steel, advanced biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels, wind and solar energy, and …
The Commission unveiled a comprehensive set of measures targeted at strengthening the European Research Area (ERA) and making it more resilient, appealing, and competitive. These will contribute to a priority action of the ERA Policy Agenda 2022-2024, namely to promote attractive and sustainable research careers. These initiatives will bring substantial benefits to 2 million researchers across Europe by supporting …
The ERC’s 2024 Work Programme has been adopted by the European Commission. The plan includes new elements in the assessment of research proposals and candidates’ CVs, and in the evaluation process. It also introduces lump sum funding in Advanced Grants and makes changes in the structure of evaluation panels. Main features of 2024 Work Programme …
For innovation to happen, multiple players need to join forces, such as academic institutions, business entities, public authorities and societal actors (e.g. civil society organisations, citizens, end users, media, cultural actors etc.). All have the crucial role of keeping a balance between the world’s needs and the end-products of the innovation process. This is known …
The ECA-EUI fellowship programme is a funding opportunity for early-career researchers in the field of the EU public finances and policies. Two research grants (€5 000 each) are available in 2023. The deadline for applications is Friday 6 October 2023. The European Court of Auditors and the European University Institute in Florence are now accepting applications …