Ivan Sotiriadis 
EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have launched two public electronic catalogues: one for real-world data (RWD) sources and one for WD studies. The catalogues help medicines regulators, researchers and pharmaceutical companies to identify the most suitable data sources to address specific research questions and support the assessment of study protocols and results. They aim to promote …
The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Infra”, was …
The Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges (EVE) 2024 call was opened for submission on 5 December 2023 on the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (FTOP). Please refer to Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2024 for the call deadline and further information. Virtual exchanges in higher education and youth are online people-to-people activities that promote intercultural dialogue and soft skills’ development. They make it possible …
On 17 February, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s landmark rulebook that aims to make the online environment safer, fairer and more transparent, started applying to all online intermediaries in the EU. Under the DSA, EU users are better protected against illegal goods and content and have their rights upheld on online platforms where …
The Council has adopted its position (negotiating mandate) on the amending directive to further expand and upgrade the use of digital tools and processes in company law. The new rules will make the company’s data more easily available, enhance trust and transparency in companies across Member States, create more connected public administrations and reduce red …
The gaming sector is a thriving sector in the IT industry in Cyprus. Recognising its huge potential, Google for Startups, NVO Lab and GDCy have joined forces to present the LVLUP Accelerator programme. This programme is designed to support new Cypriot gaming studios and startups, fostering their growth while attracting gaming businesses to Cyprus. The …
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), as a member of the European University of Technology (EUt+), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the PwC Foundation, in the context of strengthening its cooperation with local business organisations. The Memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation aimed at developing joint actions in areas of common interest, with …
In an era of energy crisis and consolidated attempts to find alternative energy resources, processes for the production of biofuels come back to the fore. The collective volume entitled “Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications“, co-edited by Antonis Zorpas, Associate Professor in the Master’s programme “Environmental Conservation and Management” of the Open University of …
The University of Limassol has announced its partnership with AMMITEC, a distinguished non-profit scientific organisation dedicated to uniting IT and Technology Professionals within the global shipping industry. This partnership represents a significant stride towards fostering education, innovation, and professional development, particularly in the realms of digital transformation and cybersecurity. Through this collaboration, the University of …
As an important milestone leading up to the 10th World Water Forum in Bali in May 2024, the 5th Mediterranean Water Forum unfolded in Tunisia from 5th to 7th February 2024. Hosted by the Mediterranean Water Institute (IME) and the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfMs), with the backing of the Tunisian Ministry …