The European project TRANSiTION has been successfully completed, achieving its goal of strengthening and enhancing digital skills in the field of oncology. The final event took place on 23 September 2025 at the European Parliament in Brussels, under the auspices of MEP Loucas Fourlas, bringing together numerous representatives from the political, academic and healthcare sectors, who were informed about the project’s outcomes and the resulting policy recommendations (Blueprint).
Strategically aligned with the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Health Data Space, and other EU initiatives on skills development and health system resilience, TRANSiTION’s legacy will serve as a benchmark for digital health education, with a strong focus on innovation, inclusion and sustainability.
The 31-month programme (January 2023 – September 2025) was co-funded by the European Union under the EU4Health programme and implemented through the collaboration of 25 partners from 14 EU countries. Its core focus was the development and implementation of an innovative training programme for clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals in the oncology sector, with particular emphasis on the acquisition of digital competencies.
A major innovation of the project was the train-the-trainer model, ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of the initiative. Through this approach, trainers are equipped with the necessary skills to continue transferring knowledge and expertise even after the project’s completion. The programme was piloted in several European countries, yet its reach extended far beyond Europe — to over 60 countries worldwide — providing free, certified (CME/CNE) training. The participation of healthcare professionals from low- and middle-income countries contributed significantly to reducing inequalities in access to education and knowledge.
Beyond its educational dimension, TRANSiTION also served as a policy-shaping tool, producing policy recommendations to support the digital transformation of healthcare systems at both national and international levels.
Cyprus played a key role in the project’s successful implementation through the Department of Nursing at the Cyprus University of Technology, which coordinated the entire initiative. The project’s Scientific Coordinator was Professor Andreas Charalambous, with Lecturer Theologia Tsitsi serving as Project Manager. The administrative and research team included Financial Managers Theodoros Christofides and Katerina Christofidou, Associate Professor Ioli Nicolaidou, and Assistant Professor Efthyvoulos Kyriakou as Senior Researchers.
Source: Cyprus University of Technology | News & Announcements (https://tinyurl.com/3rsc2hxb)