Ivan Sotiriadis 
VIBES is an innovative Erasmus+ Sport project that aims to train Physical Education (PE) teachers in the use and deployment of virtual reality-VR technologies in PE classrooms and in the design of learning experiences using VR, in order to broaden the use of virtual reality in schools to promote physical activity and sport, to increase …
The free training, skills development and support workshops for families and informal caregivers of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, organised by the Department of Nursing of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), started on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The workshops will take place every Wednesday until 19 June 2024, between …
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Municipality of Polemidia signed a cooperation agreement for the joint development of a photovoltaic park, with a total capacity of around 9 MW, on privately owned land of the Municipality of Polemidia. The agreement was signed by the Rector of CUT, Professor Panagiotis Zafiris and the Mayor …
The University of Cyprus (Department of Biological Sciences and Oceanographic Centre), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFA), has undertaken the creation of an electronic database on the marine biodiversity of Cyprus. The aim of the collaboration is to provide a detailed and dynamic record of Cyprus’ marine biodiversity in an …
For the seventh consecutive year Cyprus participated in the international entrepreneurship survey “Global Entrepreneurship Monitor” (GEM). The National Entrepreneurship Report was coordinated by the Centre for Entrepreneurship of the University of Cyprus, with the support and kind sponsorship of the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, and PwC. The GEM survey is one of the …
From ‘EUChooseSafeFood’ to ‘Safe2Eat’: EFSA and its partners in EU Member States return with renewed commitment and expanded participation across Europe, enabling consumers to make food choices with confidence. Building on the success of the previous three years, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and its partners in EU Member States have launched the 2024 Safe2Eat …
The Council formally adopted two directives to strengthen the role of equality bodies across the EU. Equality bodies were established to promote equal treatment, combat discrimination and offer assistance to victims. The new rules adopted today will improve the effectiveness of these bodies and guarantee their independence. The directives establish common EU-wide minimum requirements for …
CoARA Boost is funding up to 1.1M EUR for institutions to implement reform of research assessment. Call for applications open from 26 April until 26 June 2024, 17:00 CEST. Summary of the Call This call for Cascade Funding aims to enhance institutional change and target pilot and exchange-of-knowledge initiatives. It will fund +20 projects facilitating …
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published a joint framework for action to strengthen cooperation to support the implementation of the One Health agenda in the European Union (EU). One …
Independent, fact-based journalism helps protect our democracies by exposing injustices, holding leaders to account and allowing citizens to make informed decisions. Journalists, who sometimes work at great personal risk, should be able to work freely and safely. This lies at the heart of EU values and democracies. This week, two pieces of EU legislation enter into force which …