Ivan Sotiriadis 
The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented today by the European Commission, paves the way to ensure the EU’s full energy independence from Russia. Despite the …
Studies have shown that pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This includes pupils from low-income backgrounds and ‘first-generation students’ (whose parents did not obtain a college or university degree), and also children with migrant backgrounds. There is also a clear gender gap in STEM careers, disadvantaging girls. …
The European Commission is celebrating three years of the Better internet for kids (BIK+) strategy – building a safer and better online world. Three years ago, on 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted the European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+), a comprehensive approach to ensuring the protection, respect, and empowerment of …
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather feedback to help shape the EU’s external digital policy. This evidence will feed into the upcoming Joint Communication on the International Digital Strategy, developed with High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas. Set for release in the coming weeks, this joint communication will outline the EU’s strategy to …
In a historic moment for higher education in Cyprus, on May 5th, the Rectors of all universities in the country (12) signed a joined Memorandum of Cooperation, aiming to strengthen and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. The signing ceremony took place at the University of Cyprus, in the presence of the Commissioner for Gender Equality, …
*Lecturer Researcher Dr. Lenos Hadjidemetriou, KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus Decarbonising the energy sector is a fundamental prerequisite for promoting sustainable development and achieving climate neutrality. As the penetration of dispersed renewable energy sources increases, especially at the grid edge, distribution networks are faced with increasingly complex operational challenges. The …
More than 60 girls enjoyed a STEM Day at Frederick University on Saturday March 29th. Through workshops in Robotics, Pharmacy, Physics, and Mathematics, the girls, aged 9–12, were introduced to the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The workshops, all designed around the central theme of nature and the environment, were specially developed for …
Frederick University is hosting this week the Rectors of Universities from Europe for the Rector’s Governing Board of the EU-CONEXUS alliance of European universities (nine universities from nine EU countries) that aims to develop a hub of excellence for Intelligent Sustainable Management of the Urban Coastal Zone at academic and research level. The Rectors will …
Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, is proving to be a major driver of economic and societal benefits. For every euro of costs to EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for EU citizens by 2045. In terms of economic growth, every euro of …
With a budget of €7.3 billion for 2021-2027, the EDF is the EU’s primary instrument to support defence R&D cooperation. It fosters collaboration among companies of all sizes and research institutions across the EU and Norway. Additionally, the EDF is driving the transformation and expansion of the EU defence ecosystem with the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) at …