Ivan Sotiriadis

University of Cyprus: “The 2024 International workshop on Alport Syndrome” was inaugurated in collaboration with the biobank.cy Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus

The Alport Alliance, a global network promoting treatments and knowledge for Alport Syndrome, in collaboration with the biobank.cy Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus, launched yesterday “The 2024 International workshop on Alport Syndrome” in Nicosia. This is an important four-day workshop that aims to promote international collaboration in the fight against the rare …

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University of Cyprus: COCOON: Innovative project to address cybersecurity challenges in modern power systems

The Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation “KIOS CoE” of the University of Cyprus coordinates for the first time the European Innovation Action type project funded by Horizon Europe, COCOON: COoperative Cyber PrOtection for mOderN Power Grids. COCOON aims to create a prototype system to address cybersecurity challenges and improve the resilience of large …

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Single sky reform: Council and Parliament strike a deal to improve efficiency of air space management in the EU

The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the reform of the Single European Sky. The aim of the reform is to improve the performance, organisation and management of European airspace and the provision of the air navigation services to increase capacity, lower costs and increase the system’s adaptability, while also …

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Tackling #RareDiseases, next step: integrating European Reference Networks into national health systems

Following last year’s rare diseases conference in Bilbao, the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Commission are joining forces to deal with rare diseases at European level. Launching a joint European initiative on rare diseases to integrate the European Reference Networks (ERNs) into national health systems while building a common front among EU …

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First ever defence industrial strategy and a new defence industry programme to enhance Europe’s readiness and security

The European Commission and the High Representative presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy at EU level and proposed an ambitious set of new actions to support the competitiveness and readiness of its defence industry. Two years ago, Russia’s unjustified, on-going war of aggression against Ukraine marked the return of high-intensity conflict on our continent. The European …

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Call for participation: launch of survey on international cooperation on semiconductors

The European Commission announces the launch of a survey to gather valuable insights on international collaboration within the semiconductor industry. The survey is facilitated by ICOS, a three-year Coordination and Support Action (CSA) from the European Commission, part of Horizon Europe. It is an ambitious project in the framework of the European strategy on semiconductors. The …

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Frederick University: Book on the use of technology in schools during COVID-19, co-edited by Dr Nikleia Eteokleous

Dr. Nikleia Eteokleous, an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at our university, is one of the editors of the book titled “The Power of Technology in School Leadership during COVID-19,” recently published by leading international publishing company Springer Publications. Dr Antonios Kafa, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the Open University of Cyprus is the …

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University of Limassol: Dr Panagiotis Kosmas, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, participated in the 18th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED)

Dr Panagiotis Kosmas, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, participated in the 18th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) held in Valencia (Spain) on March 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024. The INTED conference is one of Europe’s most notable educational conferences in the educational sector, with more than 700 professionals from 80 different countries. Lecturers, researchers, …

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