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 …
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 …