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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
VIBES is an innovative Erasmus+ Sport project that aims to train Physical Education (PE) teachers in the use and deployment of virtual reality-VR technologies in PE classrooms and in the design of learning experiences using VR, in order to broaden the use of virtual reality in schools to promote physical activity and sport, to increase …
The free training, skills development and support workshops for families and informal caregivers of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, organised by the Department of Nursing of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), started on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The workshops will take place every Wednesday until 19 June 2024, between …
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Municipality of Polemidia signed a cooperation agreement for the joint development of a photovoltaic park, with a total capacity of around 9 MW, on privately owned land of the Municipality of Polemidia. The agreement was signed by the Rector of CUT, Professor Panagiotis Zafiris and the Mayor …
The University of Cyprus (Department of Biological Sciences and Oceanographic Centre), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFA), has undertaken the creation of an electronic database on the marine biodiversity of Cyprus. The aim of the collaboration is to provide a detailed and dynamic record of Cyprus’ marine biodiversity in an …
For the seventh consecutive year Cyprus participated in the international entrepreneurship survey “Global Entrepreneurship Monitor” (GEM). The National Entrepreneurship Report was coordinated by the Centre for Entrepreneurship of the University of Cyprus, with the support and kind sponsorship of the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, and PwC. The GEM survey is one of the …
The Lecturer of the School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Nicosia is honored for her 40-year career and contributions to food science and technology The University of Nicosia is delighted to announce that Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, a distinguished member of its teaching staff, has been honoured with the prestigious title …