Ivan Sotiriadis 
The Commission remains committed to addressing the critical issues of desertification, land degradation, and drought, recognising the pivotal role of nature-based solutions in doing so. On Desertification and Drought Day, the Commission has announced two new initiatives to strengthen global resilience against drought and enhance gender equality in land restoration efforts. Boosting global drought resilience …
Organised by the European Digital Education Hub, the workshops’ outcomes will contribute to the upcoming Digital Education Action Plan 2030 Roadmap. The aim of both May workshops was revising and refining two sets of EU guidelines: tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in teaching and learning. Both …
The European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is seeking higher education institutions or European Universities alliances to lead the way in testing, refining and scaling up the European higher education interoperability framework (HEIF) during its first years of implementation. The framework was developed by the EDEH between June 2023 and January 2025. Why interoperability matters In a world …
The European Commission is setting up a scientific panel of independent experts to support the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act. The panel will focus on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems, advising the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model classification, evaluation methodologies, and cross-border market surveillance. It will also …
Generative AI (GenAI) could significantly boost innovation and productivity across key sectors in the EU, from healthcare to education and the cultural and creative industries, according to a new scientific report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). The outlook report highlights GenAI’s transformative potential for innovation, productivity, and societal change. But it also …
The European Commission is making available €145.5 million to empower small and medium-sized enterprises and public administrations in deploying cybersecurity solutions and adopting the results of cybersecurity research. For this purpose, the European Cybersecurity Competence has launched two calls for proposals. The first call is part of the Digital Europe Programme, with a budget of €55 million. €30 …
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by The Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO. The Memorandum was signed by Professor Stavros Malas, President of The Cyprus Institute and Dr Marina Solomidou Ieronymidou, President of the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou. …
The Cyprus Institute joins partners worldwide in marking the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1994, the Day is observed every 17 June to raise awareness and promote the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The 2025 theme, “Restore the Land, Unlock the …
In an inspiring display of community spirit and collaborative learning, Lympia has become a dynamic hub for intergenerational education and action, where young people and seniors are working together to tackle shared local challenges. As part of the InterGenic project- “Supporting the EU’s Twin Transitions through Intergenerational Learning, Exchanges of Knowledge, and Joint Actions”, a …
The Conference of the European Network of Young Specialists in Sport Psychology (ENYSSP) took place at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of the University of Thessaly in Greece. Over 150 young people from 22 countries across Europe and beyond attended the conference, including many graduates of the International Postgraduate Programme in Sport …