The University of Cyprus (UCY) is leading an ambitious Horizon Europe project, entitled “Twinning for Excellence in Floating Wind Turbines and Hydrogen Systems” (TETHYS), which brings together leading expertise from Italy, Denmark and Greece. The initiative aims to strengthen research and innovation capacity in wind energy systems from floating wind turbines, as well as in …
Reptiles (reptiles and amphibians) are one of the world’s most threatened species groups. Their numbers are declining significantly due to climate change, but also due to anthropogenic factors such as pollution, habitat fragmentation and harvesting and killing. The HerpTrust research project entitled: “Improving biodiversity’s resilience to climate-and human-induced threats through nursing positive Human-Herpetofauna Interactions”, coordinated …
At a time of intense environmental and geopolitical challenges, the interconnection of issues related to climate change, energy and defence is emerging as a critical area of research. The publication “Shaping the Future: energy transition in the Defence Sector”, published by the European Defence Agency, is the product of co-editing by Dr Konstantinos Hadjisavvas, Maja …
Signing of a Local Green Agreement in Strovolos Municipality to create a platform for energy communities, accessible to the public. A Local Green Agreement with nine stakeholders was signed on Thursday 12 December 2024, by the Mayor of Strovolos, Stavros Stavrinidis. The agreement was signed on behalf of the University of Limassol (CIIM Bioeconomia Center) …
Play is an essential element in developing the human ability to speak and communicate through various symbolic representations, fostering language development and supporting both pedagogical and emotional needs of children from diverse backgrounds. Thus, play acts as a link to unite children from different backgrounds, encouraging socialisation, self-expression, and development, making it a crucial component …
On December 17, 2024, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and two project contracts were signed between The Cyprus Institute (CyI) and the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA). This collaboration aims to foster the development and implementation of training programmes focused on digital and green skills. The MoU and contracts were signed by Mr. …
A delegation of the University of Nicosia participated in a meeting at the University of Salerno, Italy, in the framework of the European University Alliance NEOLAiA, of which it is a full member. The meeting, which took place on 11 and 12 December 2024, focused on the development of joint curricula between the universities of …
Dr Athos Agapios, Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil and Geoinformatics Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, was unanimously elected as a member of the Young Academy of Europe. The European Academy of Young Scientists is an independent, interdisciplinary organisation that brings together young scientists from across Europe to promote scientific excellence, interdisciplinary cooperation and …
On the 26th – 27th of November 2024, Gnosis | Mediterranean Institute for Management Science hosted the third transnational project meeting for the Erasmus+ Project “Creative learning for boosting bio-economy within HEIs’ curricula – CL4BIO”. This initiative brought together partners from Poland, Portugal, Italy, and Cyprus to discuss the project’s progress and next steps. The …
The annual meeting of the CONNECTING research project took place on Thursday, 5 December 2024, at the premises of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) in Limassol. CONNECTING aims to create a pioneering knowledge centre for Engineering in Cultural Heritage, utilising interdisciplinary collaborations and modern technologies. The project is funded by the European Regional Development …