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University of Cyprus: “EMS4PVBEV”: new research project to strengthen the Energy Storage and Management Ecosystem of Cyprus

This is a new strategic bilateral collaboration between the University of Cyprus and Cyprus Public Transport, aiming to develop an advanced energy management solution for electric vehicle charging stations with photovoltaic systems and integrated batteries. The project entitled “Advanced Energy Management System using Artificial Intelligence for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Photovoltaic Systems and Embedded …

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University of Cyprus: Citizen and stakeholder participation for the strategic planning of the Pedieos River

Cooperative Steps towards Sustainable Development Citizen participation in urban development processes is gradually being recognised as a key aspect of modern urban planning, with important implications for quality of life, social cohesion, inclusion and sustainable development.  The integration of different forms of knowledge and experience in urban planning processes is crucial for generating innovative solutions, …

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University of Cyprus: YUFE on the way to adolescence: insights into past achievements and the road ahead

YUFE Education – pioneering new learning opportunities across boarders YUFE advocates for open, flexible, and inclusive learning pathways for students, staff and lifelong learners. OPEN YUFE is our answer for personalised learning paths, offering a catalogue of over 1200 existing virtual and physical academic courses and informal learning activities. Over 1300 students have enrolled in …

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University of Cyprus: International distinction for the scientific work of the Professor of Chemistry of the University of Cyprus Angelos M. Efstathiou

According to ScholarGPS, Professor of Chemistry Angelos M. Efstathiou is ranked 112th worldwide (Highly Ranked Scholars – Top 0.05%) in the field of Catalysis, making him a leading scientist in this area of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The fact that Professor Angelos M. Efstathiou is ranked as a Top Scholar worldwide by the prestigious ScholarGPS …

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Open University of Cyprus: OUC successfully organises the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Cyprus Experimental Field School (CEF): From Cultural Heritage to Materials Science – The Female Potters of Cyprus

With the participation of 23 students from seven (7) universities, the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Cyprus Experimental Field School (CEF): From Cultural Heritage to Materials Science – The Female Potters of Cyprus” was successfully completed. The programme was organised by the Open University of Cyprus (OUC), with scientific coordinator Dr. Xenia Charalambidou, from July 8 to 16, 2024. …

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Open University of Cyprus: KeepA(n)I Project Successfully Concludes, Showcasing Innovation in AI Bias Detection

The groundbreaking “KeepA(n)I – A Methodological Approach for Identifying Social Stereotypes in Artificial Intelligence Applications” project, funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) under grant EXCELLENCE/0421/0360, has successfully concluded on June 30, 2024. The projet was implemented by the Fairness and Ethics in AI – Human Interaction Group (fAIre) of CYENS Centre of Excellence, which is headed …

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University of Limassol: UoL & Kourion 2030 – Promoting “Cultural Sustainability” as a tool for co-creation

The CIIM Bioeconomia Center of the University of Limassol in collaboration with the organisation “Kourion 2030” implemented a series of interactive workshops, in the context of the candidacy of the Municipality of Kourion for the title of European Capital of Culture 2030, focusing on the promotion of “Cultural Sustainability”. The workshops were implemented in June …

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University of Nicosia: UNIC Hosted the Leader of the European University Alliance NEOLAiA Work Package 5 “Increasing the Impact of Regional Research”

Faculty from the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences at Örebro University, Dr Magnus Kristoffersson, Associate Professor, and Dr Karin Blad, Senior Lecturer, visited the University of Nicosia between 10 and 13 June 2024. Dr Kristoffersson is the Work Package Leader for WP5 ‘Increasing the Impact of Regional Research’ of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance, which …

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University of Limassol: Introducing University of Limassol’s Gender Plan

The University of Limassol’s Gender Equality Plan (GEP) offers a comprehensive roadmap for gender equality. It is implemented across university operations, from governance to research, and aims to eliminate gender bias and violence. This plan adheres to the standards of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027). The UoL GEP was developed in 2023 …

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