The Cyprus Fiscal Council (CFC) and the CYENS Centre of Excellence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and promotion of innovative technological applications of common interest. The Memorandum was signed by the President of the Cyprus Fiscal Council, Mr. Michael Persianis, and the Director General of CYENS, Prof. Mr. George Chrysanthou. …
The third multiplier event (MeV) and the 6th transnational meeting of the QUEST project of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union took place in Cyprus on October 9 & 10, welcoming the project partners to the island as the project nears its completion in November. The QUEST project (Promoting Quality internships in Sustainable Tourism & …
The first PS-U-GO training action, which focuses on theories, models, tools and practices on participatory and collaborative approaches for the regeneration of public spaces, took place in Brussels. From 25 to 27 September, academics, research staff, PS-U-GO NGO representatives, and students from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) partners of the research project met at Urban Foxes’ …
The new European project “Storytelling as Pharmakon in Premodernity and Beyond: Training the New Generation of Researchers in Health Humanities” (StoryPharm) of the Centre for Medieval Arts and Rituals (CeMAR), https://www.ucy.ac.cy/cemar/) of the University of Cyprus announces the official launch of its activities which will take place in the framework of a two-day symposium on …
On October 16th, from 4 PM to 6 PM, as part of Erasmus+ Week, UCLan Cyprus organises an event with the aim to explore innovative projects funded by the European Commission where UCLan Cyprus participates as a coordinator or consortium partner. Learn about these groundbreaking initiatives and immerse yourself in exciting digital tools and games. …
A comprehensive guide titled European Account Preservation Order – A Multi-jurisdictional Guide with Commentary has been released by Bruylant/Larcier. Edited by Dr Nicolas Kyriakides (Co-Director of the Procedural Law Unit, University of Nicosia), Heikki A. Huhtamäki (Lawyer, academic), and Nicholas Mouttotos (University of Bremen), this publication provides a detailed analysis of Regulation No 655/2014. The book explores …
The council advises Meta on the ethical and responsible development of the metaverse The University of Nicosia is proud to announce that Professor George M. Giaglis, Executive Director of its Institute for the Future (IFF), has been invited to join the Meta Reality Labs Policy Advisory Council. This council provides Meta with insights and guidance …
Frederick University is one of the 19 partners from seven countries participating in the “GreenHost: Vocational Excellence, Policy and Enterprise United for Hospitality Management Skills Adapted on Environmental Footprint Methods” research project, which is funded by the EU Erasmus+ programme. The goal of the GreenHost project is to strengthen skills in the tourism and hospitality …
The University of Nicosia is pleased to announce that Jeff Bandman, a UNIC/IFF Industry Fellow and Instructor of law, policy, and regulation of blockchain and cryptoassets, has been appointed to the Post Trade Working Group of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Markets Standing Committee (MSC). In this role, Jeff will contribute to the …
The first Chair in Artificial Intelligence, sponsored by XM Group, at the University of Cyprus. The signing ceremony of the agreement for the establishment of the ” XM Chair of Artificial Intelligence” at the Department of Informatics of the University of Cyprus took place on Wednesday 25 September. The XM Group undertakes the funding of …