Ivan Sotiriadis

Health Technology Assessment – Commission adopts rules for joint scientific consultations on medicinal products for human use

The European Commission adopted an implementing regulation setting out the rules for joint scientific consultations on medicinal products for human use at Union level, under the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation. The implementing act provides detailed procedural rules for the joint scientific consultations, also known as scientific advice, covering: the submission of requests from health …

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The second part of the European Semester Autumn Package addresses socio-economic challenges for 2025

The Commission unveils the second part of the European Semester Autumn Package. The first part, presented on 26 November, marked the first launch of the implementation cycle under the new economic governance framework. This second instalment builds upon the first and includes the following: the Commission’s proposal for a recommendation on the economic policy of …

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€128 million in funding announced to advance 5G connectivity across Europe

The Commission has announced grant agreements totalling €128 million to support 31 new 5G infrastructure projects, following the third call for proposals of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital). This adds to the €93 million already committed to finance 35 projects for 5G under the first two CEF Digital calls, for a total of €221 …

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Digital technologies and capabilities: contribute as expert to inform future EU investments for Research, Innovation and Deployment

DG CNECT is launching a call for expression of interest for individual experts on digital technologies and capabilities. Experts on critical and emerging digital technologies and their current or future use, ranging from semiconductors and photonics to artificial intelligence, data, robotics, quantum, high performance computing, but also advanced connectivity, next generation internet and virtual worlds, …

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Open University of Cyprus: HerpTrust: research project for the protection of herpetofauna coordinated by the OUC

Reptiles (reptiles and amphibians) are one of the world’s most threatened species groups. Their numbers are declining significantly due to climate change, but also due to anthropogenic factors such as pollution, habitat fragmentation and harvesting and killing. The HerpTrust research project entitled: “Improving biodiversity’s resilience to climate-and human-induced threats through nursing positive Human-Herpetofauna Interactions”, coordinated …

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Open University of Cyprus: European Defence Agency publication “Shaping the Future: energy transition in the Defence Sector” with academics and researchers of the OUC

At a time of intense environmental and geopolitical challenges, the interconnection of issues related to climate change, energy and defence is emerging as a critical area of research. The publication “Shaping the Future: energy transition in the Defence Sector”, published by the European Defence Agency, is the product of co-editing by Dr Konstantinos Hadjisavvas, Maja …

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University of Limassol: Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) of the European Commission

Signing of a Local Green Agreement in Strovolos Municipality to create a platform for energy communities, accessible to the public. A Local Green Agreement with nine stakeholders was signed on Thursday 12 December 2024, by the Mayor of Strovolos, Stavros Stavrinidis. The agreement was signed on behalf of the University of Limassol (CIIM Bioeconomia Center) …

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University of Limassol: KidLe- Play as an educational methodology: Enhancing children’s learning and development

Play is an essential element in developing the human ability to speak and communicate through various symbolic representations, fostering language development and supporting both pedagogical and emotional needs of children from diverse backgrounds. Thus, play acts as a link to unite children from different backgrounds, encouraging socialisation, self-expression, and development, making it a crucial component …

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The Cyprus Institute: CyI and Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) Sign MoU to Provide Training Programs on Digital and Green Skills

On December 17, 2024, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and two project contracts were signed between The Cyprus Institute (CyI) and the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA). This collaboration aims to foster the development and implementation of training programmes focused on digital and green skills. The MoU and contracts were signed by Mr. …

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