Ivan Sotiriadis 
As of 29 October 2025, new rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA) will allow researchers to gain unprecedented access to very large online platforms’ data to study the societal impact stemming from the platforms’ systems. Such access is now possible following the entry into force of the delegated act on data access. The measures will …
The three-year European Research and Innovation project FOCAL (Functional cOmposition of post-quantum Cryptosystems At Large), coordinated by the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus, officially commenced its activities on 29 October 2025. The project brings together 15 partners from across Europe with the aim of developing a new generation …
The European Commission is offering 40,000 young people a unique opportunity to explore Europe through DiscoverEU, an action of the Erasmus+ programme, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen area. To apply for a travel pass, young people born between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007 must complete a short quiz about the EU on …
The Cyprus Institute continues to pioneer the use of cutting-edge technologies in training employees on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). At the 2025 Good Practice Awards organized by the Department of Labour Inspection of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, the Institute received the 1st Prize for its innovative initiative entitled “Use of Virtual Reality Technology in Training for Occupational Safety and Health.” The award …
The Erasmus+ Sport project ePhyLi (Promoting Physical Literacy and Healthy Lifestyles through Digital Materials for University Students, project number: 101089928) officially concluded with its final conference, organised and hosted by UCLan Cyprus University. The event celebrated three years of collaborative research, innovation, and education aimed at enhancing the understanding and development of physical literacy among …
Frederick University has decided to award an Honorary Doctorate to the distinguished sculptor and former Professor of Visual Arts in the Department of Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Costas Varotsos. The conferral ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Frederick University, Nicosia. Frederick University will honor …
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) Cyprus Chapter signed a Cooperation Protocol on Thursday, 23 October 2025, laying the foundations for a strategic partnership based on the principles of synergy, respect, and mutual trust. The Protocol was signed by Rector Panayiotis Zaphiris on behalf of CUT and President Alexia …
The Commission has launched COMPASS-AI – a new initiative that includes the establishment of a community of experts to advance the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This is one of the flagship measures in the Commission’s recent Apply AI Strategy. The initiative will work to promote the responsible and effective integration …
The European Commission has today unveiled its 2026 work programme, which outlines a series of actions to help build a more sovereign and independent Europe. The work programme, entitled ‘Europe’s independence moment’, addresses current and future challenges arising from threats to our security and democracy, to conflicts and geopolitical tensions, to risks to our economy and industry, …
The European Commission has made a total of €13.8 million available for cross-border journalism collaboration and media pluralism through the sixth annual call for proposals, under the Creative Europe programme. Part of the funding comes via a call to fund journalism collaborations and support news media partnerships across borders. It aims to boost the resilience of the …