On 27 October 2025, partners from the University of Nicosia (CY), University of Patras (GR), Fundación Flors (ES), Politehnica University of Bucharest (RO) and MERAKI Projectes (ES) gathered at the University of Nicosia for the Kick-Off Meeting of the Erasmus+ project “PRAISE – Programming, Robotics, and AI Skills for Educators-in-Training.” The meeting marked the official start of our project to equip …
Neapolis University Pafos was represented by Dr Natia Anastasi, Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr Evanthia Dova, Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences, at the 4th partner meeting of the international project Interreg Euro-MED “RECinMED: A Multitude of Inclusive Renewable Energy Communities in the Mediterranean Region” which …
A transformative mathematical framework that enables systematic, data-driven planning for photovoltaic systems and battery storage deployment at the community level, suggests optimal investment strategies for accelerating the renewable energy transition. Energy communities have emerged as a practical mechanism for engaging households and local stakeholders in Europe’s decarbonization process. However, traditional approaches to community energy planning …
CUT joins SMART HEAD project: advancing sustainable mindset and AI supported digital transformation The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is a partner in SMART-HEAD, a new Erasmus+ project aimed at strengthening sustainable thinking and digital transformation in universities. The project responds to a growing societal need for lifestyles that support long term environmental and social …
The Cyprus Institute hosted the naming ceremony for the A. G. Leventis Archaeological Materials Science Laboratories on 25 November, marking the inauguration of a unique facility dedicated to scientific research and the advancement of cultural heritage in Cyprus. Using cutting-edge technology, the A. G. Leventis Archaeological Materials Science Laboratories provide substantial support to the work …
In a high-level event held on the evening of 24 November 2025 at the Presidential Palace, the project “Reform & Digitization of the Art Collection of the Presidential Palace”, titled “The World, the Place, the Word, the Matter”, was officially presented. As part of this broader collaborative initiative, The Cyprus Institute, through the Virtual Environments Lab, made a substantial …
A new study led by researchers of The Cyprus Institute, has produced the first global dataset of ultrafine particle (UFP) concentrations. These tiny particles are invisible to the human eye but can penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream, posing a significant threat to human health. The study’s findings reveal major differences in UFP concentrations …
Frederick University hosted the conference “Hydrogen for a Clean Future,” which took place on 14 November in Nicosia, in the presence of the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou. The conference was co-organized by the Cyprus Hydrogen Association (CHA) and the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) and brought together speakers from Cyprus and abroad who travelled …
Interreg NEXT MED partners meet to advance climate resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean The MedJICARP project, with a total budget of €2,808,453 from the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, officially launched its activities during a two-day kick-off meeting held at the HCMR “Thalassocosmos” facilities in Gouves, Heraklion, Crete. The event brought together partners from across the …
In a digital age where information multiplies and audiences become increasingly disengaged, journalism faces a critical challenge: transforming understanding into lived experience. Immersive journalism, using virtual (VR), augmented and mixed reality technologies, emerges as a powerful and timely solution. The European iStream project, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA220-HED), focuses precisely on this transition, transforming media and …