On 10 November, the official demonstration of the DroneEye system took place with great success. DroneEye is a comprehensive Cypriot anti-drone system designed for the detection, tracking, and neutralisation of malicious unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The presentation was held under the framework of the “ATHENA” initiative of the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus. The project …
An innovative programme combining memory, problem-solving, emotion regulation and mindfulness significantly enhances cognitive and psychological functioning in older adults, according to new research from the University of Cyprus. The study was published in October 2025 in the Journal of Aging and Health (SAGE Publications), led by Dr Andreas Chadjikyprianou, Research Fellow, and Dr Fofi Constantinidou, …
The safety of drinking water and the new European requirements are at the forefront, with the University of Cyprus and Limassol serving as key reference points in the project. A highly productive two-day meeting of the European research project intoDBP (Innovative Tools to Control Organic Matter and Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water – https://intodbp.eu) took …
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 often rely on simplistic financial assumptions. These assumptions, fail to capture the complexity of real electricity market conditions and technology optimization. To address this gap, the H₂Zero Research Unit at Frederick University has released …
The Rector of the Open University of Cyprus, Professor Stavros Stavrou, and Lecturer Adamantini Peratikou of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, participated in a coordinating role within the important OpenEU consortium, in a Delphi study. as part of the TaDT Think and Do Tank of OpenEU WP5, “A participatory workshop to co-create Digital Education Future”. OUC acted as a …
The University of Cyprus is participating in a new European Erasmus+ research project titled “Enhancing Reading Comprehension for SEN Students with Partially Mentally Disabled through Avatars – AvatarSEN.” The project aims to strengthen reading comprehension among students with special educational needs by using interactive avatars and digital educational material. The project runs for 24 months …
PRECISION ImmunoRad: Overcoming Tumour Resistance to Immunotherapy The Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) is participating in the international consortium of the PRECISION ImmunoRad project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the highly competitive Synergy Grants programme. The aim of the project is to develop innovative approaches to overcoming tumour resistance to immunotherapy. The …
The internationally acclaimed student team OCEANOS NTUA of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) officially unveiled its first solar-powered vessel, marking a new chapter in its journey towards developing innovative and sustainable technologies for the shipping industry of the future. Founded in 2016, the team has already achieved significant international distinctions, most notably first …
On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, Neapolis University Pafos welcomed students and faculty members from universities in Poland, Germany, Italy, and Lithuania as part of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA). The visit focused on the theme “Artificial Intelligence Regulation and the Protection of Human Rights,” fostering European dialogue on the social and legal implications of …
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 often rely on simplistic financial assumptions. These assumptions, fail to capture the complexity of real electricity market conditions and technology optimization. To address this gap, the H₂Zero Research Unit at Frederick University has released …