Ivan Sotiriadis

Neapolis University Pafos: Submission of Scientific Articles – “Advanced Technologies for Energy Efficient Buildings” to Energies magazine (MDPI)

Neapolis University of Pafos announce the Special Issue on “Advanced Technologies for Energy Efficient Buildings” in Energies (MDPI) magazine, which is edited by Dr. Martha Katafygiotou and supported by Dr. Chrystala Psathitis, academics of Neapolis University in Paphos, at the Department of Property Valuation and Development and the Department of Architecture and Geo-environmental Sciences, respectively. …

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University of Cyprus: The European Project StoryPharm of the Research Unit for Medieval Arts and Rituals concluded its Opening Symposium

The two-day symposium of the official launch of the new European project of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks action entitled “Storytelling as Pharmakon in Premodernity and Beyond: Training the New Generation of Researchers in Health Humanities ” (StoryPharm, Grant Agreement No. 101169114) coordinated by the Research Unit for Medieval Arts and Rituals (EMOMET, https://www.ucy.ac.cy/cemar/) of …

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions boost research talent and support Europe’s competitiveness despite insufficient budget, study shows

The study assesses the contribution of Horizon Europe to excellent science, focusing on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and other parts of the so-called “Pillar 1” programmes. The European Commission has released a new study highlighting the contribution of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ (MSCA) to strengthening human capital in research and innovation and stimulating the mobility …

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Fit for Future Platform made significant contributions to simplifying and modernising EU law over its four-year mandate

The Commission’s Fit for Future Platform, a high-level expert group composed of stakeholders and representatives of all Member States, held its final plenary meeting under it’s current mandate. The Platform consists of a high-level expert group of national, regional and local authorities, civil society organisations, businesses and members of the RegHub network of the Committee of …

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INCITE platform out for submission of clean technologies

The new INCITE information platform, launched by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), creates a single public space for both submitting and consulting data and information on innovative clean, zero-carbon and circular technologies that will be implemented by large industrial plants and livestock rearing installations during the industrial transition. The shared transparent knowledge will support the deployment of innovative technologies and …

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Commission launches new course for journalists to boost education on EU and cohesion policy

The Commission, together with six European universities and two journalists’ associations, launched the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled ‘Covering Cohesion Policy in Europe’. Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, opened the event via video message. The course aims to fill the gaps in journalism education and promote knowledge about cohesion policy and its …

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New rules to boost cybersecurity of EU’s critical entities and networks

The Commission has adopted the first implementing rules on cybersecurity of critical entities and networks under the Directive on measures for high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive). This implementing act details cybersecurity risk management measures as well as the cases in which an incident should be considered significant and companies providing …

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CYENS: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cyprus Fiscal Council and CYENS – Centre of Excellence

The Cyprus Fiscal Council (CFC) and the CYENS Centre of Excellence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and promotion of innovative technological applications of common interest. The Memorandum was signed by the President of the Cyprus Fiscal Council, Mr. Michael Persianis, and the Director General of CYENS, Prof. Mr. George Chrysanthou. …

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University of Nicosia Participates in Transnational Meeting of the QUEST Programme for Quality Practices in Sustainable Tourism

The third multiplier event (MeV) and the 6th transnational meeting of the QUEST project of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union took place in Cyprus on October 9 & 10, welcoming the project partners to the island as the project nears its completion in November. The QUEST project (Promoting Quality internships in Sustainable Tourism & …

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University of Cyprus: Community Engagement Promotes Urban Innovation: Research Project “Participatory Skills for Sustainable Urban Governance” (PS-U-GO)

The first PS-U-GO training action, which focuses on theories, models, tools and practices on participatory and collaborative approaches for the regeneration of public spaces, took place in Brussels. From 25 to 27 September, academics, research staff, PS-U-GO NGO representatives, and students from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) partners of the research project met at Urban Foxes’ …

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