eocops, Author at European Office Of Cyprus

FREDERICK UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS: EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE EUROPEAN PROJECT INTERACT AT FREDERICK UNIVERSITY

July 22, 2022

Members of the academic, research and administrative staff of five European Universities participated in an educational activity held at Frederick University during the week of June 6-10, in the framework of the European project Internationally active -professionally valuable (InterAct). A total of 24 participants from five European countries took part in the educational activity: Poland, …

UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS (UCY): BEGINNING OF THE COOPERATION OF UCY AND THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROMITHEAS

July 22, 2022

The University of Cyprus and the Research Institute Promitheas signed on Friday, July 8, 2022, a General Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the commitment to work closely together for the benefit of the Cypriot society. The Memorandum was signed on behalf of the University of Cyprus by the Rector, Professor Tasos Christofides and on behalf …

NEW STUDY PUBLISHED ASSESSING OPTIONS TO REVISE EU’S LEGISLATION ON BLOOD, TISSUES AND CELLS

July 22, 2022

A study supporting the revision of the EU legislation on blood, tissues and cells (BTC) has been published. The study, purchased by HaDEA under the 3rd health programme, aimed at supporting the European Commission’s assessment of the impacts of proposed reforms to Directive 2002/98/EC on safety and quality of human blood and blood components and Directive 2004/23/EC on safety …

HADEA IS LOOKING FOR EXPERTS TO EVALUATE THE CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY DIGITAL CALLS

July 22, 2022

The Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) is looking for experts in digital infrastructure domains to evaluate project proposals submitted under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital calls for the 2022 call foreseen this upcoming fall. Experts should have experience in one or more of these fields: quantum communication infrastructures submarine cable infrastructures space technology …

DIGITAL MARKETS ACT ADOPTED – RELATED H2020 PROJECTS PAVE THE WAY

July 22, 2022

The Council of the EU adopted the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It marks an important step forward in defining new rules for online platforms. Its main goals are: Create a safer digital space in which the fundamental rights of all users of digital services are protected. Establish a level playing field to foster innovation, growth, …

THE EU SIGNS LANDMARK ALL-ATLANTIC OCEAN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DECLARATION WITH 7 PARTNER COUNTRIES

July 22, 2022

In Washington, D.C. on 13 July, the European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cabo Verde, Morocco, South Africa and the United States signed a new All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Declaration. It will continue the successful journey of ocean science diplomacy and set a common path forward for ocean research cooperation in the Atlantic, from Pole …

EUROPEAN COMMISSION UNVEILS NATURE RESTORATION LAW TO PROTECT AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Last month, the European Commission revealed new legislation designed to protect and restore Europe’s ecosystems. The first-of-its kind proposal sets an ambitious target to repair 80% of European habitats – from forest, marine and freshwater ecosystems to urban and agricultural land – and to bring nature back to all ecosystems. The proposal for a Nature …

IN FOCUS: ENERGY AND SMART CITIES

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

European cities are a hub for all sorts of activities – a pathway for study opportunities, jobs and services because of their key infrastructure and economic activity. More than three-quarters of the EU population live in urban areas and this figure is expected to rise to almost 85% by 2050. Due to their large concentration …

SUPPORTING REFUGEE LEARNERS FROM UKRAINE

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has published two new Eurydice reports on supporting refugee learners from Ukraine. How have European education systems responded to the large number of children and young people fleeing Ukraine? What policies and measures have been developed to support Ukrainian students across Europe? The Russian invasion of Ukraine …

EUROPEAN COUNCIL APPROVES MEASURES TO STANDARDISE MICRO-CREDENTIALS

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

A European Commission recommendation adopted by the Council of the European Union (EU) on 16 June provides new building blocks to help make micro-credentials work across institutions, businesses, sectors and borders. Micro-credentials certify the learning outcomes of short-term learning experiences, for example a short course or training. They offer a flexible, targeted way to help …