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The Cyprus University of Technology participates in a project aiming at creating a Virtual Children´s Hospital for Learning Paediatric Nursing

The Nursing Department of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is participating in an innovative project within the field of paediatric nursing education that aims to develop a Virtual Children’s Hospital for Learning Paediatric Nursing, utilising virtual reality and digital tools in its teaching methods. Within the interactive virtual reality learning environment (VRLE), paediatric nursing …

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University of Cyprus: “The 2024 International workshop on Alport Syndrome” was inaugurated in collaboration with the biobank.cy Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus

The Alport Alliance, a global network promoting treatments and knowledge for Alport Syndrome, in collaboration with the biobank.cy Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus, launched yesterday “The 2024 International workshop on Alport Syndrome” in Nicosia. This is an important four-day workshop that aims to promote international collaboration in the fight against the rare …

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University of Cyprus: COCOON: Innovative project to address cybersecurity challenges in modern power systems

The Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation “KIOS CoE” of the University of Cyprus coordinates for the first time the European Innovation Action type project funded by Horizon Europe, COCOON: COoperative Cyber PrOtection for mOderN Power Grids. COCOON aims to create a prototype system to address cybersecurity challenges and improve the resilience of large …

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University of Limassol: Dr Panagiotis Kosmas, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, participated in the 18th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED)

Dr Panagiotis Kosmas, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, participated in the 18th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) held in Valencia (Spain) on March 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024. The INTED conference is one of Europe’s most notable educational conferences in the educational sector, with more than 700 professionals from 80 different countries. Lecturers, researchers, …

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The Cyprus Institute: CARE-C of the Cyprus Institute and Egypt Ministry of Environment join forces to better air quality in Cairo

The Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of the Cyprus Institute and the Ministry of Environment of Egypt have recently joined forces in an effort to further enhance the established air quality network of Cairo, by enhancing the capabilities to measure specific pollutants, setting up an advanced early warning system and the ability to identify …

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University of Nicosia: Inaugural meeting for the “VHEalthLab”

The main objective of the project is the creation of virtual biology laboratories. The inaugural meeting of the “Virtual Health Lab in Higher Education – VHEalthLab” project, took place on 1-2 February. The meeting was attended by representatives of organisations and educational institutions from Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Greece and Romania. During the opening session, the …

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Cyprus University of Technology: European Project DRFLEMP: Language training for healthcare using Mixed Reality

Language proficiency in healthcare is vital to providing quality care to patients from different cultural backgrounds. Effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients is essential for the proper diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Healthcare professionals must be able to communicate with patients in their native language or at least have a basic understanding of …

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Waste Wisely

Waste Wisely aspires to build awareness in consumers and stakeholders (i.e. HORECA businesses, hotel owners, retailers) and encourage them to take measures to prevent food waste. This project will offer information and tips to consumers of different age groups on how to reduce their daily product waste in simple, practical and easy ways. Additionally, the …

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UCLan Cyprus: UCLan Cyprus and Cyprus rTMS sign MoU

UCLan Cyprus and Cyprus rTMS marked an important occasion on February 21st, 2024, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in the fields of education, training, and research. The signing ceremony solidified the organisations’ commitment to advancing mental health practises and knowledge. The event, held at UCLan Cyprus, saw the presence …

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