Ivan Sotiriadis 
A pioneering initiative for skills development in the field of Offshore Renewable Energy in Southern Europe. The official launch of the SHOREWINNER project, which aims to strengthen the offshore renewable energy sector in Southern Europe, will take place in Cyprus on 26 September 2024, at the Cyprus Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Nicosia, from …
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) announced that the EIT Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Initiative will launch its new call for proposals in autumn 2024. The EIT HEI Initiative, a Horizon Europe programme created by the EIT – Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem has a twofold aim: a) transforming HEIs into innovation and entrepreneurship powerhouses and …
The Commission has authorised the mRNA vaccine ‘mResvia’, to immunise adults over 60 years of age against lower respiratory tract disease, which is caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. RSV is a common respiratory virus, usually with mild symptoms but has potential serious consequences for vulnerable people, including older adults. The authorisation of mResvia comes ahead of …
Excessively high or low temperatures presently cause 407,000 fatalities a year. Heat-related deaths, now six times more frequent in southern than in northern Europe, will occur 9.3 times more frequently in the south than in the north by 2100. A first pan-European assessment reveals that, even if current climate policies succeed in limiting the global temperature …
The EU plays a key role in supporting and promoting culture across EU countries, recognising its importance to society, the economy and international relations. Through various initiatives and funding programmes, the EU works to preserve Europe’s rich cultural heritage, foster favourable ecosystems for cultural and creative industries, and promote cultural diversity. While individual EU countries are responsible for their own …
This is a new strategic bilateral collaboration between the University of Cyprus and Cyprus Public Transport, aiming to develop an advanced energy management solution for electric vehicle charging stations with photovoltaic systems and integrated batteries. The project entitled “Advanced Energy Management System using Artificial Intelligence for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Photovoltaic Systems and Embedded …
Cooperative Steps towards Sustainable Development Citizen participation in urban development processes is gradually being recognised as a key aspect of modern urban planning, with important implications for quality of life, social cohesion, inclusion and sustainable development. The integration of different forms of knowledge and experience in urban planning processes is crucial for generating innovative solutions, …
YUFE Education – pioneering new learning opportunities across boarders YUFE advocates for open, flexible, and inclusive learning pathways for students, staff and lifelong learners. OPEN YUFE is our answer for personalised learning paths, offering a catalogue of over 1200 existing virtual and physical academic courses and informal learning activities. Over 1300 students have enrolled in …
The European Commission has adopted the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Investment Guidelines, a tool to illustrate how public and private investments can integrate the values of sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics promoted by the NEB to transform Europe’s built environment. The NEB Investment Guidelines result from close cooperation between the Commission and JASPERS (Joint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions), …
The revised Regulation on Mercury prohibits the last intentional remaining uses of mercury in the EU and contributes to the Zero Pollution objective of a toxic-free environment. It represents a breakthrough in the safeguarding of human health, with clear environmental benefits. The new rules prohibit the use and export of dental amalgam by 1 January 2025. Member …