Ivan Sotiriadis 
The European Erasmus+ project Help to Opportunities – H2O, in which the University of Thessaly participated as a partner, received the European Innovative Teaching Award in the category of Adult Education. The European Innovative Teaching Award is a new initiative established by the European Commission for the implementation of projects within the European Education Area. …
A new Erasmus+ European project has commenced at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING), focused on promoting gender equality in studies and professions related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The project started on 1 April 2025, runs for three years, and involves six partners from Cyprus (CING, Be an ally Foundation), Greece …
With 21 September designated as World Alzheimer’s Day, a disease which constitutes the most common form of dementia, the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) announces the commencement of the clinical phase of the COMFORTage study against dementia. Within the framework of the study, which aims to develop methods for the early prediction and …
How do urban trees cope with pollution and extreme heat, and what does this mean for the air we breathe? A new study at The Cyprus Institute aims to answer these questions by decoding the chemical signals plants release in cities. As many cities seek to expand greenery to counter rising temperatures and poor air …
The University of Cyprus and the company Remedica signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of developing joint actions in research, education and innovation, with an emphasis on areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry and green chemistry (development of sustainable and environmentally friendly chemical processes). The cooperation includes joint research projects that will enhance the …
The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are optimised to serve the needs of the European research community. Drawing on feedback from applicants, panel members, and the broader research community, the ERC Scientific Council has decided to introduce a set of improvements in the 2026 and …
The Commission has launched the European strategy on research and technology infrastructures to boost Europe’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. To remain a frontrunner in the global race for science and innovation, Europe must reinforce decisively its research and technology infrastructures and make them even more integrated and accessible to a wider range …
The European Commission adopted the tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance to strengthen defence readiness across the Union. This major step, taken under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, is designed to boost the EU’s defence capabilities and help Member States address critical gaps, as well as to purchase defence products together. The tentative …
The European Commission’s 2025 Strategic Foresight Report presents ‘Resilience 2.0’, a forward-looking and proactive approach to ensuring the EU thrives in turbulent times, anticipates new challenges and creates a safe space for citizens and business. The report recognises various megatrends: climate and environmental transitions are accelerating, security concerns are rising, and global competition is reshaping economies and …
The BiodivConnect call, supports innovative research on the restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity and connectivity. The funded research projects will produce actionable knowledge to support nature restoration and reverse biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation. This call will benefit the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. With a total budget of …