At the recent WEFE Nexus Community of Practice Workshop, part of the WEFE4MED project led by The Cyprus Institute and funded by Prima Program, we witnessed a convergence of expertise and dedication in Barcelona. This gathering, crucial for advancing sustainable practices in the Mediterranean, featured in-depth discussions on regional environmental challenges and collaborative strategies using …
A Highly Cited Researcher is an individual who has demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research Professor Spyros Makridakis, Director of the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Institute for the Future (IFF) is among the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, according to the list Highly Cited Researchers™. Correspondingly, Professor Makridakis, who …
Members of Frederick University’s academic and research staff participated in the EU-CONEXUS Research Conference on “Aquatic and Coastal Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities towards Sustainable Development”, which took place in Rostock, Germany. Diverse research communities associated with the EU CONEXUS partner Universities gathered at the Conference, which led to collaboration and an exchange of knowledge about the sustainability …
The Cyprus Institute is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of a seminar conducted by the former Innovation Manager of the MIT Deshpande Centre. The seminar took place on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, at our campus, where Ms. Karen Golmer, shared her wealth of knowledge and experience with our researchers, students and faculty. The seminar, …
The Department of Computer Science of the University of Nicosia supports the hackathon Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good hackathon on the theme of Green Cities. The hackathon will take place at KEEAED in Nicosia between 17-19 November in English. The hackathon is organised by the British Council, in collaboration with hack{cyprus} and the Nicosia …
The D^2EPC research project, in which Frederick Research Center (FRC) is involved, was presented with the Standards+Innovation Award in the “Project” category. Dr Paris Fokaides accepted the award as the project’s scientific and technical manager. The CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards’ Ceremony was held on October 26 in the European Commision’s headquarters in Brussels. Dr …
The latest developments concerning the crucial issue of energy production and security, in conjunction with the related governmental policy, were analysed at an open discussion that took place on Wednesday, 1st of November 2023 at CyI’s premises. The discussion was an initiative of the Friends of The Cyprus Institute Association and in particular its President, …
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) and its Terrestrial Ecosystems Management Lab is leading a new Erasmus+ project entitled “Improving biodiversity’s resilience to climate-and human-induced threats through nursing positive Human-Herpetofauna Interactions” (HerpTrust). The project’s consortium comprises of the OUC as the lead partner, the Friends of the Earth Malta NGO, and Ecostac Innovations Limited operating …
The University of Cyprus invites Postdoctoral Researchers to submit applications for twenty-seven (27) full-time Postdoctoral Research positions under the research programme titled: “ONISILOS – Co-funding International, Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral research excellence at the University of Cyprus”. ONISILOS fellowships are available to top Researchers from around the world and within the frame of specific intersectoral and …
Project members discussed Resilience and the Path Forward during a transformative event and visit to the Control Center of the Smart City of Nicosia During a Multiplier Event that took place on 5 October, 2023 at the University of Nicosia, visionaries and experts were brought together to discuss critical topics with respect to smart city …