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The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics acquires a state-of-the-art platform for spatial transcriptomic analysis of biological tissues

With a major success for the Cypriot research community, the Department of Cancer Genetics, Therapeutics & Ultrastructural Pathology of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has secured €500,000 in funding from the Research and Innovation Foundation. The funding will support the acquisition of a cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics analysis platform, which enables the study …

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The Cyprus Institute leads Groundbreaking EIC Pathfinder Project “PHOTONIX” to Harness Solar Energy for Next-Generation Photonics

The Cyprus Institute’s Energy, Environment and Water Research Center (EEWRC) has been awarded a highly competitive EIC Pathfinder grant for the project “PHOTOconversion for Novel Integrated X-systems (PHOTONIX)”, marking a major milestone for Cyprus and European solar energy and photonics research. Funded under the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder programme, PHOTONIX is coordinated by The Cyprus Institute (Cyprus) and brings together a multidisciplinary consortium that …

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The Cyprus Institute Coordinates the Cyprus AI Factory Antenna: Pharos-CY Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Greek Language

The Cyprus Institute has achieved a notable success in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking a development of paramount importance for Cyprus. The Pharos-CY project, coordinated by the Cyprus Institute, has been selected for funding by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) under the call for AI Factory Antennas (HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2025-AIFA-01). The project will be funded by the EuroHPC JU and …

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Nicosia Municipality joins the European RegHub network

The Municipality of Nicosia has been selected by the European Committee of the Regions as one of the new hubs of the European RegHub (Regional Hubs) Network, strengthening Cyprus’s participation in the European dialogue and the evaluation of EU policies at local and regional level. On 26 September 2025, the Municipality of Nicosia took part …

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University of Cyprus: “WISE”: New Project for the Development of the First Pilot Infrastructure for Wireless Charging of Electric Buses in Cyprus

The research project represents a strategic collaboration between the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus Public Transport group, SVMENERGY NET LTD, and the Strovolos Municipality. The research project titled “Digital Transport Twin for Wireless Charging Infrastructure of Smart Urban Public Buses” (WISE) is a strategic partnership between the Photovoltaic Technology Laboratory of the University of Cyprus, …

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Interdisciplinary Workshop on Enforced Disappearances (3–4 November 2025, UCY)

We are excited to announce our first public interdisciplinary workshop on enforced disappearances. The event brings together leading voices from law, political science, sociology, history, forensics, and art to explore how societies confront disappearance, memory, and justice—with cases from Northern Ireland, Libya, Kurdistan, and Cyprus. Dates: 3–4 November 2025 Venue: University of Cyprus — LRC 014 & Leventis B108 Cost: Free (please register …

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University of Thessaly: CEBCAT: Empowering the Transition to a Circular Economy in Southeast Asia – Delegation Visit from the University of Thessaly to Laos

The University of Thessaly is participating in the Erasmus+ project CEBCAT (Capacity Building for a Transition to a Circular Economy), which aims to develop skills and partnerships for the green transition, with a focus on Southeast Asian countries. The CEBCAT team, consisting of the Chair of the Department of Special Education, Professor Kafenia Botsoglou, and …

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Czech University of Life Sciences Prague: Forbes magazine’s TOP Women in Science ranking includes three CZU scientists

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Forbes magazine published a selection of twenty-five Czech women scientists who excel in their research fields. The TOP Women in Science ranking for 2025 includes three representatives of the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague. Environmentalist Tereza Hnátková works at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, ethologist Gudrun Illmann at …

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Nicosia Municipality: European Distinction for Nicosia – Among the Finalists of the 2025 Innovation Awards

The Municipality of Nicosia has achieved another significant European distinction, having been selected by the European Commission as one of the three finalists for the title of European Rising Innovative City at the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2025 (iCapital Awards). Nicosia is competing for this prestigious award alongside the cities of Aalborg (Denmark) and …

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