EU advancing on 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed

The Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published its fourth Clean Air Outlook report. The reports show that EU policies have contributed to reducing air pollution, pesticide use and plastic litter at sea. However, pollution …

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Commission brings relief to European consumers and businesses with Action Plan to save €260 billion annually by 2040

The Commission is putting forward an Action Plan with short-term measures to lower energy costs, complete the Energy Union, attract investments and be better prepared for potential energy crises. The EU is at a crucial turning point for its competitiveness, decarbonisation and security, with a clear need to act. Structurally high energy costs are hurting our citizens and businesses. The challenges are …

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A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU

The Commission presents the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. Faced with high energy costs and fierce and often unfair global competition, our industries need urgent support. This Deal positions decarbonisation as a …

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UCLan Cyprus: MoU signing event between the Cyprus Prisons Department and UCLan Cyprus

We are proud to announce that on 17th February 2025 the University signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cyprus Prisons Department, with the aim to strengthen the education, training and professional training programmes of prisoners and staff of the Department. The MoU will assist in the design and implementation of supporting and educational …

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The University of Cyprus is a key partner and technical coordinator in the European 6G-LEADER project for the development of innovative technologies

The University of Cyprus participates as a key partner in the European research project 6G-LEADER (Learning-driven and Evolved Radio for 6G Communication Systems), through the Distributed and Networked Control Systems (DNCS) Group under the supervision of Assistant Professor Themistocles Charalambous and IRIDA, under the guidance of Professor Ioannis Krikidis of the Department of Electrical and …

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Research from the University of Cyprus Reveals Mechanisms of Cell Nucleus Protection

Potential Medical Applications in the Treatment of Cancer and Rare Genetic Diseases In a pioneering study, scientists from the Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Cyprus, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Oxford, have discovered a new mechanism by which cells protect their nucleus from external mechanical forces. The …

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MSCA Seal of Excellence awarded to 2939 outstanding postdoctoral researchers

This recognition will allow MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants to seek alternative funding for their excellent projects. The European Commission awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Seal of Excellence certificates to 2,939 applicants under the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 call. These applicants submitted excellent proposals but did not receive funding due to insufficient budget. The proposals that received …

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Hazardous medicinal products: Commission regulation to improve the protection of workers

The main purpose of the new list is to improve the quality of the risk assessment of hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). It aims at further strengthening the safety of workers due to the exposure to HMPs. The Commission issued on 18 February 2025 a Communication establishing an Indicative list of hazardous medicinal products. It completes the previous Guidance for the …

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