Ivan Sotiriadis

Industrial emissions: Council signs off on updated rules to better protect the environment

The Council adopted the revised directive on industrial emissions (IED) and the regulation on the establishment of an industrial emissions portal (IEP), two complementary pieces of legislation aimed at regulating and monitoring the environmental impact of industrial activities. The new rules will offer better protection of human health and the environment by reducing harmful emissions from industrial installations, while promoting energy efficiency, …

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted to bring down energy bills and reduce emissions

The Commission welcomes final adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings. This will help improve people’s health and quality of life. …

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Have your say on the European Education Area

About the consultation The European Commission has opened a public consultation for the interim evaluation of the European Education Area (EEA). Gathering feedback from various stakeholders is a key element in assessing the progress made towards building the European Education Area. The consultation welcomes input from all individuals and organisations with insights to share. The …

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Apply to join a new expert group on guidelines for teaching informatics

Digital skills and competences are essential to participate in society. Yet around 42% of Europeans currently lack basic digital skills, including many young people. Objective The expert group will work on guidelines for teaching informatics at primary and secondary levels. Who can apply The call is open to experts in the area of: informatics and …

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Europe commits to semiconductor innovation with new testing facilities

The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking selected the consortia that will implement four pilot lines for semiconductor technology. It is a major step in the implementation of the European Chips Act, in particular for its Chips for Europe Initiative. These pilot lines are pioneering, state-of-the-art facilities to test, experiment, and validate semiconductor …

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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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