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University of Nicosia: Rising living costs and racism threaten fundamental rights protection in Europe: FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024

The University of Nicosia acts as the main contractor for FRA in Cyprus for the FRANET project. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies, acting as a centre of fundamental rights expertise. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024 focuses on key developments and shortfalls of fundamental rights protection in the …

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Neapolis University Pafos: Members of the Neapolis University Pafos at the meeting of the European Universities of the EMERGE consortium in Alexandroupolis

From 20 to 24 May 2024, a meeting of members of the teaching and administrative staff of the European Universities of the EMERGE initiative was held in Alexandroupolis, at the Democritus University of Thrace, with the main topic of discussion being “Fostering an inclusive, sustainable and resilient campus”. On behalf of Neapolis University in Paphos, …

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Frederick University and DP World Limassol sign Memorandum of Understanding

Frederick University and DP World Limassol signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 23 May 2024, providing for two full scholarships and paid internships for students, collaboration in research and more. The MoU was signed by DP World Limassol CEO Mr Simon Pitout, and Frederick University’s Head of the Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce, Mr Angelos …

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University of Cyprus: YUFE Annual Strategic Forum

From 15 to 17 May 2024, the Annual Strategic Forum of the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) Alliance was held at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, bringing together key members of the Strategic Council, the Executive Committee, work packages leaders, YUFE project coordinators and representatives from the YUFE Central Office. The …

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European University Cyprus: University’s ARDES Project Teaches Students How Art Combines with Sustainability

In April, the European University Cyprus hosted talented students from various high schools in Cyprus who participated in the ARDES Project workshops. This project, an Erasmus+ initiative, enables participants to explore the concepts of sustainability and environmental protection through the creative perspective of art and design. The students participated enthusiastically in the interactive workshops and …

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University of Nicosia: UNIC’s IFF Coordinates New EUBOF Report on Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Worlds

A dive into the potential, challenges, and future of the Open Metaverse, underpinned by blockchain technology and decentralised principles. The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) has announced the release of its latest report, titled “Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Worlds.” This report, coordinated by the Institute For the Future (IFF) at the University of Nicosia, explores the Open Metaverse, examining …

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University of Nicosia: UNIC and University of Macedonia (UOM) Receive SUI Foundation Grant for Blockchain Research

The SUI Academic Research Awards (SARAs) Programme Supports Study on Smart Contract Programming Languages The University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the University of Macedonia (UOM) are pleased to announce their recent award of a research grant from the SUI Foundation through its Sui Academic Research Awards (SARAs) programme. The funded project, titled “COMET: Comparative Metrics and …

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