UCLan Cyprus: Representation at the 2024 Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport in Paris

The 2024 Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) was held on 3-4 April 2024 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The 2024 Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) is a vital forum convened by UNESCO to promote and advance physical education, sport, and …

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Cyprus University of Technology: CUT Participates in new strategic research infrastructure project on maritime digitalisation (MGigi-I)

The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is excited to participate in the Maritime Digitalisation Research Infrastructure (MDigi-I) project, recently funded by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (CyRIF) for 2.8 million Euro under a call for the development of Strategic Research Infrastructures. MDigi-I is a 3-year project that started in January 2024, with the goal to establish the national strategic …

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University of Cyprus: Assistant Professor Chrysanthos S. Chrysanthou of the University of Cyprus was elected as a member of the Young Academy of Europe

Chrysanthos S. Chrysanthou, Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek Philology at the Department of Classical Studies and Philosophy (CFI) of the University of Cyprus, was unanimously elected on 7 April 2024 as a member of the class of “Social Sciences and Humanities” of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE). The Academy said that his election was …

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European success for ITER Remote Handling system

Tampere is well known for its vibrant economic activity and innovation cluster by hosting one of Finland’s most reputable research centres—VTT. Robotics happens to be an area of their expertise, which has the potential to change commerce, logistics, medicine, transportation, missions to space. ITER could be no exemption to this, given the fact that it …

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The EU Organic Awards call for applications is open

On EU Organic Day, the European Committee of the Regions will present awards to the best bio–district, best organic city, and best organic region. The call for applications for the 2024 EU Organic Awards is open until 12 May. The awards, jointly organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, …

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Avian influenza: One Health surveillance is key to prevent virus evolving

Avian influenza (AI) virus continues to spread in the EU and beyond, causing high mortality in wild birds, spillover to wild and domestic mammals, and outbreaks in farms. A scientific report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assesses the risk factors for a potential influenza pandemic and related …

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EU and international partners agree to expand cooperation on critical raw materials

The EU, the US, and other Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) partners, joined by Kazakhstan, Namibia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, announced the launch of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum (or “MSP Forum”). The forum will serve as a new platform for cooperation in the area of critical raw materials (CRMs) vital for the global green and digital transitions. The Critical …

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Green Deal Funding Alert – March 2024

This is the latest edition of the Green Deal Funding Alert, a monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about funding opportunities and initiatives that support sustainable development and the transition to climate neutrality. This edition offers professional support and guidelines for finding the right financing approach for your climate adaptation projects, and provides opportunities for …

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