Ivan Sotiriadis

European University Association: New project starts work on staff development for learning and teaching

On 6-7 February 2024, an EUA-led project which aims to analyse, and strengthen related institutional capacity and strategies for staff development and academic assessment at European higher education institutions kicked off in Bochum, Germany. Funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme, until December 2026 the Staff development for learning and teaching at European universities (STAFF-DEV) will work …

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Meet the Champions of Excellence: EESC and European Commission put spotlight on vocational training to address labour shortages

On 23 February, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission held a flagship event for the European Year of Skills, bringing together over 400 young people from all EU Member States to shine the spotlight on the skills needed for current and future jobs. From car painting and floristry to mechanical engineering and demining robots in …

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Creative Europe MEDIA umbrella stands in 2024

The MEDIA strand of Creative Europe runs MEDIA Umbrella stands at the major international trade fairs for film and audiovisual content in Europe, as an essential part of its support to the promotion of European works. The stand facilitates the access of European professionals to these markets as participation to such events may represent a …

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University of Nicosia: Participation in the European Research Project Erasmus+, Geo-CLIC

As part of the project, UNIC students attended a winter school on Climate Smart Agriculture, at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture The University of Nicosia participates in the European Research Project Erasmus+, Geo-CLIC (Geoinformatics Climate Change, https://geoclic.be/), which aims to contribute to the reversal of climate change and the return of the global climate …

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Cyprus University of Technology: ARGUS, a beacon of innovation and hope in the preservation of cultural heritage sites

In December 2023, the European cultural landscape embarked on a transformative journey with the initiation of the ARGUS project (Non-destructive, scalable, smart monitoring of remote cultural treasures), a beacon of innovation and hope in the preservation of cultural heritage sites. Backed by Horizon Europe, ARGUS is not just a project; it’s a revolutionary approach to …

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The Cyprus Institute: Analysis of the Impacts of New EU Climate Legislation

The new European Union Directive 2023/959 is a milestone of EU climate policy by launching a new Emissions Trading System for the fuels used in buildings, road transport, and light industry. It is expected to have a significant effect on energy use and accelerate the green transition of Europe, but its impacts, costs, and benefits …

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European University Cyprus: European Project Aimed at Strengthening Teacher Cooperation in Schools

Universities’ training centres and in-service teacher development institutions from six European countries have joined forces in a project that aims to promote collaboration between teachers to enhance their professionalisation with the ultimate aim of promoting learning. The project, entitled “Leading and Facilitating Professional Learning Communities in Schools to an Inquiry-based and Reflective Practice”, is funded …

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European University Cyprus: Further Strengthening Cooperation between the Athens Medical Group and the European University Cyprus

The Athens Medical Group, the largest Greek Healthcare Group, aims to provide innovative and quality healthcare services with a focus on people. Since its establishment and acting with a long-term strategic horizon, it has proven that it attaches great importance to education and research, with particular emphasis on the interconnection of education and applied medicine. …

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funds 44 projects to bring research closer to education and society across Europe

MSCA and Citizens bring research and researchers closer to the public at large through the EU’s science engagement and communication initiatives, the European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools. The European Commission will award 15.4€ million to fund 44 projects organising: two successive editions of the European Researchers’ Night in 2024 and 2025 the implementation of Researchers at Schools …

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