Ivan Sotiriadis

University of Cyprus hosted the 2025 General Assembly of the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN)

The University of Cyprus (UCY) successfully hosted the General Assembly of the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) from 7 to 9 October 2025, bringing together in Nicosia senior leaders and representatives from some of Europe’s most dynamic young research universities. The three-day event opened with a welcome presentation by the Rector, Professor Tasos Christofides, …

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€22.5 million Choose Europe for Science call offers researchers long-term careers in Europe

The new initiative is designed to make research careers in Europe more attractive by offering excellent working conditions and long-term prospects. The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Choose Europe for Science is open as of 1 October 2025. With an indicative budget of €22.5 million, this pilot scheme aims to make European research careers more appealing …

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Union prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises: Call for Evidence

The Commission is inviting input on the Union’s future prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises, through a Call for Evidence published. The call is open to citizens, public institutions, patient organisations, NGOs, healthcare providers and professionals, research and technology organisations, academia, and other interested parties that wish to give their views. The Union prevention, preparedness …

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Ocean acidification: Seventh planetary boundary now crossed

The latest EU Copernicus Ocean State Report highlights mounting threats to Europe’s seas from acidification, plastic pollution, and climate change. A groundbreaking global scientific report has revealed a stark truth: we have now crossed seven out of nine critical planetary boundaries that keep life on Earth stable and healthy. The newest boundary breached is ocean acidification — …

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From Arctic to tropics, Commission report sounds alarm on ocean health

Every part of the ocean is now under threat from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, according to the ninth report on the state of the ocean, published by the Marine Environment Monitoring Service of Copernicus, the EU Earth observation system. The findings show that ocean warming is accelerating, marine biodiversity hotspots are at increasing risk, and …

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Culture Moves Europe is back with a new call for individual mobility

With a budget of €25 million, Culture Moves Europe supports around 7 000 artists, cultural professionals and host organisations between 2025 and 2028. Culture Moves Europe is funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union and is implemented by the Goethe-Institut. Who can apply? The call for applications is open for artists and cultural …

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Creative Europe in 2026: safeguarding cultural diversity and strengthening the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors

With a budget of €380 million, in 2026 Creative Europe will ensure continuity in its actions, while providing appropriate and relevant support to the cultural and creative sectors. Creative Europe will contribute to the protection of democracy, the green and digital transitions and the strengthening of social and economic resilience. Its general objectives remain to …

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Digital Europe Programme amended to accelerate the Commission’s digital ambitions

The European Commission has made the first amendment to the Digital Europe (DIGITAL) Work Programme 2025-2027 ensuring EU resources continue to support the Commission’s ambitions on developing and deploying critical technologies in Europe. In the final two years of the Work Programme, the amendment adjusts investment to the most recent political priorities of the Commission. Among …

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The Cyprus Institute: International Workshop at The Cyprus Institute Tackles Climate-Driven Mosquito-Borne Disease Risks in the EMME Region

An international workshop organised by the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of The Cyprus Institute brought together experts from 14 countries to address the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME). With climate change driving the spread of invasive species such as Aedes aegypti, participants focused on new ways …

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University of Nicosia: New SENSOR Survey: Citizens’ Perspectives on Environmental Protection and Whistleblowing in the EU

The SENSOR project – Whistleblowing as a tool towards EU climate neutrality, co-funded by the European Union, is launching a new survey to explore citizens’ awareness of environmental protection and the legal framework for whistleblowers. This anonymous survey targets not only the countries participating in the project – Cyprus, Poland, Italy, and Sweden – but …

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