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Research and innovation to REPower the EU
REPowerEU is our plan for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy, and R&I activities are contributing to accelerating the clean energy transition for a more affordable, secure and sustainable energy by 2030, in line with the European Green Deal objectives.
“Wake up!” EU-funded project calls on young citizens to engage in co-creating sustainable and greener cities
With EU Green Week on the horizon and in an exclusive video interview with REA, URBiNAT talks about the importance of social participation for co-creating cities worth living in where solutions are inspired by nature.
Supernovas: Unleashing female’s entrepreneurship potential!
EIT Urban Mobility welcomes Supernovas, the new programme that thrives for an entrepreneurial ecosystem with more women!
Commission presents a Therapeutics Innovation Booster to identify and support new treatments for COVID-19
Delivering on a key action from the EU Strategy on COVID-19 Therapeutics, the Commission has published today the COVID-19 Therapeutics Innovation Booster. The guidance provided in this report is based on independent scientific advice, and focuses on facilitating the development of COVID-19 treatments that address the needs of patients as these evolve during the pandemic.
New EU4Health action grant to support HERA
HaDEA has launched a new action grant under the EU4Health programme to support the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA).
Spreading Excellence to support researchers in Armenia
On 17 May 2022, the National Academy of Science of Armenia (NAS RA), in cooperation with the Scientific and Innovation Partnership Assistance Center (SIPAC), organised an EURAXESS Armenia Mobility Day in Yerevan, Armenia.
Commission launches €800 million call for clean energy infrastructure projects to support REPowerEU Plan
The Commission has launched a new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Energy. Foreseen as part of the REPowerEU Plan, the call contributes to the EU aim of increasing the resilience of the EU-wide energy system in order to phase out our dependency on fossil fuels from Russia well before 2030.
Commission launches consultations on the regulatory framework for renewable hydrogen
The European Commission has launched two consultations on two delegated acts clarifying EU rules applicable to renewable hydrogen under the 2018 Renewable Energy Directive. Once adopted, these documents will complete the Commission’s overall proposal for a regulatory framework for renewable hydrogen.
LIFE 2022 Calls for proposals open: €598 million to help make your green project ideas come true
The European Commission has launched the LIFE Programme 2022 Calls for project proposals.
Member News
The University of Cyprus: Professor Despo Fatta-Kassinos of the University of Cyprus was internationally honored for her outstanding contribution to environmental science
Victor of this year 's 2022 SETAC Europe/Noack Laboratorien Outstanding Science Career Αward.
University of Cyprus: Meeting of the YUFERING Project of the Alliance of Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) at the University of Cyprus
The University of Cyprus coordinates the funded YUFERING project, which amounts to 2 million euros.
Frederick University: Coordinator of the project Critical Arts Education for Sustainable Societies
On April 8, 2022, the kickoff meeting of the partners of the European project Critical Arts Education for Sustainable Societies, which is funded by the Erasmus+ KA2, took place at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. The coordinator of the project is Dr Victoria Pavlou, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, Chair of the Department of Education, Frederick University, Cyprus.
The Cyprus Institute: Prof. Jean Philippe Bouchaud Delivers the 2022 Hubert Curien Memorial Lecture Entitled “Economic & Financial Crises: A (Statistical) Physicist’s Viewpoint”
On Thursday,19th of May, The Cyprus Institute organized the 2022 Hubert Curien Memorial Lecture entitled “Economic & Financial Crises: A (Statistical) Physicist’s Viewpoint”. The speaker was econophysics pioneer and world-renowned Paris-based statistical physicist Jean Philippe Bouchaud, Professor at École Normale Supérieure and Founder and Chairman of Capital Fund Management (CFM). Prof. Edouard Brézin, Trustee Emeritus and Former President of the Board of Trustees of The Cyprus Institute, Emeritus Professor at École Normale Supérieure, and Former President of the French Academy of Sciences, introduced the speaker.
The Cyprus Institute: STARC Assistant Professor Efthymia Nikita Receives the Dan David Prize at a Ceremony at Tel Aviv University FEATURED
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, STARC Assistant Professor Efthymia Nikita was among the nine scholars who received a Dan David Prize in the award ceremony held at Tel Aviv University. The Dan David Prize awards up to 9 prizes of $300,000 each year to outstanding early and mid-career scholars and practitioners in the historical disciplines. The Prize is given in recognition of the winners’ contribution to the study of the past and to support their future endeavors. It is currently the largest history prize in the world. Dr Nikita was selected among 400 nominees and was actually the only archaeologist among the nine winners.
University of Nicosia (Unic): Participation of the Unic in a funded European programme for exercise of the elderly
Lack of physical activity in the elderly can lead to many health problems and increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. On the contrary, the participation of the elderly in exercise programmes is vital as it promotes health and prolongs their life expectancy, while improving the quality of life and independent living of these individuals.
Cyprus University of Technology (CUT): First meeting for the MEDISKIN Project Cooperation Network, in which CUT also participates
The 1st annual meeting was held by the MEDISKIN Project Cooperation Network, in which the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) also participates.
Cyprus University of Technology (CUT): CUT coordinates DEMOTEC, a research project probing the role of participatory budgeting
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and specifically the Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Communication of the University, Lia Spyridou coordinates the research project DEMOTEC, which is funded by the European programme Horizon 2020.
University of Cyprus: Laying Ceremony of the Building Stone of the Medical School and Health Sciences Building "Nikos K. Siakolas"
A new impressive building is being constructed on the University Campus, with a donation of € 9 million from the Idryma Nikou kai Elpidas Siakola, the foundation stone of which was laid on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Anastasiadis. This is the Nikos K. Medical School and Health Sciences Siakolas" Building, which will bear the name of its benefactor, with a total gross area of 8,500 sq.m.
20 Apr
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF CEF TELECOM AND ISA2 PROGRAMMES
On the 20, 21 and 22 April, a 3-day event is organized online that looks back at the joint achievements and prepares for the digital journey ahead under the new Digital Europe Programme.
21 Apr
A new flagship initiative – Hubs for Circularity’ Concept, opportunities & challenges for successful implementation
The main objective of the workshop is to prepare for the future calls on H4Cs to ensure the key aspects for an effective implementation are identified and tackled in advance to reach high participation, outstanding proposals and high success rate.
21 Apr
EIT Culture & Creativity - Webinar on new innovation opportunities
Do you want to join Europe’s largest innovation network? A new opportunity for Cultural & Creative Sectors and Industries stakeholders is on the EIT horizon!
