Launch of the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework
2025-01-21 - 2025-01-23
About the webinars
During the series of two webinars, we will launch the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework (HEIF). The HEIF supports European University alliances and higher education institutions in enhancing the interoperability of European higher education ecosystems to foster collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.
Implementation guidelines webinar on 21 January 2025
Together with the participants, we will

explore the implementation guidelines of the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework
showcase the variety of tools made available to the European University alliances and higher education institutions
introduce the practical application of the implementation guidelines.

Governance model webinar on 23 January 2025
Together with the participants, we will

explore the governance model proposal of the European higher education interoperability and its role in creating the harmonised and interoperable European higher education ecosystem that fosters collaboration, efficiency and innovation.

European Higher Education Interoperability Framework is a European Commission initiative developed by the higher education interoperability working group and the consortium under the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH).
Speakers

Colin Tück – Senior Expert on Higher Education Interoperability for DAAD (EDEH consortium lead) EDEH Interoperability Initiative
European higher education interoperability community representatives

Who can join

representatives of European Higher Education Institutions and European University alliances
task leaders of interoperability projects
ICT professionals
policymakers
European Commission representatives
researchers
educations practitioners
educational staff
EdTech

The event is only available for the registered members of the European Digital Education Hub community.
Practical information
The webinar on implementation guidelines will take place on 21 January 2025, 14.00 – 15.00, CET.

Registration open up until 21 January 2025 12.00, CET.

The webinar on governance model will take place on 23 January 2025, 14.00 – 15.00, CET.

Registration open up until 23 January 2025 12.00, CET.

Register to attend the webinars

How to join
This event is only available to registered Hub members. Hub membership will be granted within 5 working days. If you’re not yet a member of the Hub, make sure to register in due time.
By registering on the Hub, you will get access to the draft version of the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework that will be officially released in March 2025. If you have not signed up yet, it is easy and completely for free!
Sign up to join the Hub

European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard and the future of monitoring higher education policy
2025-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
A 30 January conference is kicking off the new scoreboard, which uses data visualisation to provide comprehensive insights into higher education systems across Europe.

A new era of monitoring higher education systems
The European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard (EHESS) is looking to be a key resource within the European Higher Education Sector Observatory (EHESO).
It enables policy experts, researchers and national authorities to explore and compare higher education systems across the EU and beyond. It can become a cornerstone for monitoring policy developments within the European Education Area.
Join the kick off
EHESO is holding a kick-off event for the new scoreboard. The hybrid (in person / online) event will be held 30 January in Brussels. Policy experts, researchers, national authorities and other interested parties are invited to attend.
Register for the event now
The event is titled “Learning from the first edition of the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard and looking at the Future of EHESO”.
About EHESO
EHESO is an Erasmus+ funded centralised platform on higher education sector data.
It aims to become a one-stop-shop for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers, enabling them to track progress, identify challenges, and formulate evidence-based strategies for improving higher education systems.
About the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard
The new scoreboard organises data around five major themes tied to EU higher education objectives:

strengthening transnational cooperation in education, research, and innovation
advancing EU values such as autonomy, academic freedom, gender equality, and inclusiveness
building future-proof skills and fostering collaboration with industrial ecosystems
enhancing international cooperation in education and research
analysing key context indicators of higher education systems

The first edition integrates data from trusted sources such as Eurostat, the European Tertiary Education Register (ETER), and U-Multirank. It offers insights into trends from 2015 to 2022 across 38 countries, including EU countries, EEA countries, candidate countries and the UK.
Features

thematic view for cross-country comparisons
country pages with detailed, localised insights

The approach of comparing themes with countries supports the EU’s ambition to align national systems with key objectives of the European Education Area.
Availability
The new scoreboard will be available on the National Policies Platform, a project run by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Empowering Researchers Careers: Policies and Skills for a Thriving European Research Ecosystem
2025-01-23 08:30 - 14:30
The Research and Innovation Support Service in collaboration with the School of Postgraduate Studies of the University of Cyprus is organising an informative workshop on career enhancement for researchers. The event takes place in the framework of the EU-funded SECURE project, and aims to highlight critical policies and skills that shape a dynamic and secure European research ecosystem. This event highlights the breadth of research careers and offers a unique platform for interaction with national and European stakeholders.
The event will take place on Thursday, 23 January 2025, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm at the University of Cyprus (Room 010 “Evi Sofianou”, Social Activities Centre, University Campus).
The audience will have the opportunity to attend inspiring talks by leading experts, participate in roundtable discussions on research policies and hear real-life experiences from researchers following different career paths – inside and outside academia.
What to Expect:

Inspiring keynote presentations from leading experts.
Dynamic policy and researcher roundtable discussions.
Real-life experiences from researchers navigating diverse career paths—within and beyond academia.

To register, please visit https://t.ly/ZOLT4
Information and program: Secure FF2025
For more information: moiras.panagiotis@ucy.ac.cy or 22893046.

GovDay - AI Technologies for public services and governance
2025-01-29 10:00 - 15:00
Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Location: John Ioannides Auditorium, Fresnel Building, The Cyprus Institute
Event Description:
AI Technologies for Public Services and Governance (AI4serv-gov) Event The Cyprus Institute is proud to announce an important upcoming event focused on advancing digital transformation in public services. The “AI Technologies for Public Services and Governance” (AI4serv-gov) workshop will take place on January 29, 2025, at The Cyprus Institute facilities in Aglantzia.
As the National Competence Center in High-Performance Computing (EuroCC2) and coordinator of Cyprus’s European Digital Innovation Hub (DiGiNN), The Cyprus Institute is at the forefront of technological innovation. The institute actively promotes the adoption of advanced digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Data Analytics, and simulations.
This special event aims to strengthen collaboration between public service organizations and The Cyprus Institute’s research community. Participants will explore how cutting-edge technologies can enhance public services through practical demonstrations and case studies. The workshop provides a unique platform for public sector organizations to present their digital needs and technological challenges, opening doors for potential collaboration with our research teams.
The event will feature:

Presentations on the capabilities and benefits of advanced digital technologies
Opportunities for organizations to showcase their digital transformation needs
One-on-one meetings with experts to explore specific collaboration possibilities
Networking opportunities with leading researchers and public sector innovators

Through programs like EuroCC2 and DiGiNN, The Cyprus Institute is committed to enabling both public and private sector organizations to adopt these technologies in innovative ways, ultimately leading to enhanced service delivery and governance.
A detailed agenda will be published soon. For registration and further information
Contact Person: Dr Panayiota Katsamba
Email: eurocc-contact@cyi.ac.cy
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Science is Wonderful! - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-14
Mark your calendars, call your loved ones, put on your lab goggles, because: Science is Wonderful! is back!
The science fair will take place on 13 and 14 March 2025 at the Africa Museum in Tervuren, Belgium. Whether you are young or young at heart, this is your chance to celebrate science in the most exciting way possible.
Meet over 100 leading researchers from around the globe and explore their groundbreaking work through interactive experiments, hands-on activities, science shows, games and quizzes.
Science is Wonderful! is free of charge and open to everyone – school classes, families, science enthusiasts, robots, aliens, and beyond!
If you’re planning to attend with a school class or a group of 15 or more, be sure to register starting 29 January 2025 to secure your participation.
If you are coming as an individual or a family, there is no need to register – just show up and dive into the excitement of the science fair! Whether you are bringing a curious child or just your youthful enthusiasm, we can’t wait to welcome you to these two days of science extravaganza.
You can’t wait either? Then sign up to the newsletter and be one of the first people to know more about the great projects we have in store for you in 2025.
Key information

Date: 13 and 14 March 2025
Location: Africa Museum, Leuvensesteenweg 13, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium
Everyone is welcome! Especially pupils between the ages of 7 and 18 will find a wealth of scientific experiences to choose from.
Registration for school classes or large groups opens on 29 January 2025 at midday.
The event is organised in French, Dutch and English.
Free bus transfers to the venue can be arranged for school classes upon request (limited availability, priority given to young children or far away schools).
Lunch at the venue can be arranged upon request for school classes visiting during lunch times (limited availability). An indoors picnic area will be accessible for everyone.

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital Brokerage Event with Austria, Benelux & Nordic countries
2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00
Researchers and innovators who share an interest in applying to the upcoming call for Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 “Digital, Industry & Space” are invited to participate to pitch their project ideas or organisations at this event and look for like-minded partners.

This event is an initiative by the National Contact Points of Austria (FFG), Denmark (Ministry of Higher Education and Science) Belgium (Hub Brussels, NCP Flanders, NCP Wallonie), Finland (Business Finland), Iceland (Rannis), Luxembourg (Luxinnovation), Netherlands (RVO), Norway (Research Council of Norway), and Sweden (Vinnova).
The “Horizon Europe: Digital, Industry and Space – Work programme 2025” will be published soon. Get a head-start and raise your chances of success!
This Brokerage Event is focused on topics containing relevant “digital” aspects.
You may participate in this event in one of the following roles:

Presenter: where you will be able to briefly (3 minutes maximum) present/pitch your organization or your existing project idea. Note that we have limited spots for pitching in each breakout room, so register soon!
Listener: where you listen to presenters.

When
Date & Time: 19.3.2025 13:00-15:00 (CET)
Deadline (Presenter): Registration – Monday 10 March 12:00 (CET)
Returning pitch slides – Friday 14 March 12:00 (CET)
Deadline (Listener): Registration without pitching will be possible until right before the event starts.
Agenda
After a short welcome, participants will switch into breakout rooms according to their interests. Inside each breakout room, presenters will pitch their organization or project idea. Each session will be chaired by a National Contact Point.
(Tentative) Breakout rooms:

Broadening AI – efforts to broaden the applications of AI
Edge Computing – computing continuum, edge nodes, sensors etc.
Innovation infrastructure – Data, HPC and submarine cables
Manufacturing – digital technologies to improve manufacturing
Photonics and semiconductors
Quantum technologies
Robotics
Software and AI – AI/genAI, models, software engineering for AI
Standardisation and Knowledge Valorisation
Virtual Worlds

Pitching-Slide
For presenters: note that in addition to the registration you will need to return your filled in pitching slide until 14 March 12:00 (CET) at the latest to leonardo.tonetto@luxinnovation.lu
Disclaimer

This is a public event. Disclose only non-sensitive information!
Your registration data and pitch slide will be shared within the event team for the purpose of organising this event. You agree that your respective National Contact Point may get in touch with you regarding the project idea you may present. You can withdraw this approval at any time by sending an Email to sara.gasparoni@ffg.at
We reserve the right to decline your registration for a pitch if the event or any breakout session is at full capacity, if you fail to provide sufficient information during registration or if the project idea is out of scope of the call.
The tentative list of breakout rooms may change, subject to the registrations we receive.

Info day on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships in Horizon Europe
2025-04-10 10:00 - 13:00
The National Documentation Centre (EKT), the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (IDEK), the Centre for Research and Technology HELLAS (CERTH) and the Praxis Network, National Contact Points for Horizon Europe, invite you to the online event entitled: “Information Day on Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships”, on Thursday 10 April 2025 (10.00-13.00).
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the upcoming call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships of Horizon Europe and to put their questions directly to the representative of the European Executive Agency, and to the invited MSCA Postodoctoral Fellowship holders speakers who have been invited to provide advice and good practices from their experience to stakeholders.
The services offered to potential participants by the National Contact Points of Greece and Cyprus will also be presented.
The event is addressed to researchers at all levels, from all scientific disciplines, research and academic institutions, businesses and all actors in the research and innovation system.
Participation is free of charge, but pre-registration is required here.
The language of the conference is Greek and the programme is available here.
The event is organised by the National Contact Points of Greece and Cyprus for the Horizon Europe MSCA Actions, in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI) and the European Research Executive Agency (REA).

Cluster 5 "Climate, Energy, Mobility" Info-day 2025
2025-05-06 09:00 - 16:00
About the event

The European Commission’s Info Day will present the research and innovation topics proposed under the Work Programme 2025 of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. The event will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to learn more about the funding options under the new work programme (budget: €1.2 billion), which focuses on the twin green and digital transitions required to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.
The Info Day will take place on 6 May 2025 (9:00 – 16:00), both onsite in the Charlemagne building (Brussels) and online. The web streaming link for online participants will be made available on this page closer to the event.
Please note that onsite participation is limited. Registration for onsite participation closes on 31 March 2025 (or earlier if the capacity of the venue has been reached).
Register here
The event will be livestreamed on this Platform.
Download the full Agenda
Cluster 5 work programme 2025
The publication of the Cluster 5 work programme 2025 is expected in April. The work programme text will be made available through a pre-publication a couple of weeks before the official publication date (exact timing not yet known). It will be added to the ‘Documents’ section below as soon as available.
Questions on work programme topics
The Info Day 2025 aims to be more interactive than in previous years. As the work programme will have been made public ahead of the event, there will be no in-depth presentations of each topic. Parallel sessions will instead focus on audience discussion and Q&As on the work programme topics.
Onsite participants will have an opportunity to address questions in person to the speakers, or via an interactive Slido Q&A that will be available also for online attendees. The Slido Q&A platform will be accessible as soon as the work programme is published, allowing for submission of questions in advance of the event.
Brokerage event
Following the Info Day, an onsite brokerage event will take place in the same premises at 16:00 to 19:00. Organised by the GREENET project, the network of Cluster 5 National Contact Points (NCP), the brokerage event will facilitate networking opportunities for prospective project partners. Participants looking for partners will have the possibility to present their organisation and project ideas at a plenary pitching session and in dedicated bilateral meetings organised by topic.
Registration for the brokerage event is open until 11 April. Organisations interested in participating in the pitching session should send their presentation by 14 April (see link below for more details).
Important note: Only participants who have registered and been accepted for ONSITE attendance at the Info Day can participate in the brokerage event.
More information and registration for the brokerage event

Cluster 4 “Digital, Industry and Space” Info-day 2025
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-14
About the event

This event aims to inform potential applicants about the funding opportunities within the Work Programme 2025 of the Horizon Europe Cluster 4 ‘Digital, Industry and Space’.
Speakers from the European Commission will provide detailed insights into the call topics, evaluation and award processes. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions about new developments and learn how to draft successful proposals.
Under the pillar II of Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 focuses on Digital, Industry and Space, aiming to deliver on the following 6 Destinations aligned with the Strategic Plan:

Climate neutral, circular and digitised production
Increased autonomy in key strategic value chains for resilient industry
World leading data and computing technologies
Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal
Open strategic autonomy in developing, deploying and using global space-based infrastructures, services, applications and data
A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies

The event is virtual and all sessions will be livestreamed on this platform.
Draft Agenda
13 May 2025

Horizontal issues of Work Programme 2025
Destination 1: Climate neutral, circular and digitised production
Destination 2: Increased Autonomy in Key Strategic Value Chains for Resilient Industry
Destination 5: Open Strategic Autonomy in Developing, Deploying and Using Global Space-Based Infrastructures, Services, Applications and Data

14 May 2025

Destination 3: World-leading Data and Computing Technologies
Destination 4: Digital & Emerging Technologies for Competitiveness and Fit for the Green Deal
Destination 6: A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies
Application and evaluation process

More information
Horizon Europe strategic plan
Cluster 4: Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
European Health and Digital Executive Agency

NEOLAiA Alliance Partner to Host International Conference on Business, Technology and Society
2025-05-15
The University of Nicosia, as a member of the European University Alliance NEOLAiA, announces an upcoming International Scientific Conference titled “Business, New Technologies and Smart Society”, hosted by alliance partner Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania.
Presented papers will be published in the electronic journal “Business, New Technologies and Smart Society” (ISSN 2783-6932), available through the Open Journal System: https://ojs.svako.lt
Online registration is available at: https://forms.gle/FLBx61onvyS2wbvD7
Conference Details
Date: 15 May 2025
Location: Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania
Format: In-person
Registration Deadline: 2 May 2025
More information on the Conference can be found here.

Cluster 2 "Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society" Info-day 2025
2025-05-15 09:30 - 16:00
About the event

This information day aims to inform (potential) applicants about topics included in the Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Societies’ work programme for 2025.
Under the Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” aims to meet EU goals and priorities on enhancing democratic governance and citizens participation, on the safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage, and to respond to and shape multifaceted social, economic, technological and cultural transformations.
Cluster 2 mobilises multidisciplinary expertise of European social sciences and humanities (SSH) for understanding fundamental contemporary transformations of society, economy, politics and culture. It aims to provide evidence-based policy options for a socially just and inclusive European green and digital transition and post-COVID 19 recovery. Future projects should deliver on the three intervention areas matching the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan (2025-2027):

Green transition
Digital transition
A more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe

All topics under this Cluster are expected to mainstream Social Sciences and Humanities and to include a gender dimension.
The event will be livestreamed on this Platform.
Brokerage Event
Do you intend to prepare a proposal addressing a topic under the upcoming calls in Horizon Europe Cluster 2?
The online brokerage event organised on 16 May 2025 will be dedicated to consortium building in Cluster 2: “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society”.
The event will include an information session, pitch presentations of consortia in preparation, as well as the opportunity for bilateral meetings with partners interested in the same topics for the 2025 calls. Following successful registration and activation of your profile, participants can pre-arrange bilateral meetings by a user-friendly matchmaking tool.
The event is organised by the network of National Contact Points for Cluster 2, the Net4SocietyHE project.
Detailed information and registration for the brokerage event
More information

Horizon Europe strategic plan
Cluster 2 Culture, Creativity and Inclusive society work programme
Horizon Europe
Research and Innovation days
Social sciences and humanities
European Democracy Action Plan
Gender equality in research and innovation
New European Bauhaus
Artificial Intelligence Act
CORDIS Results Pack related to “Society”

Cluster 6 "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment" Info-day 2025
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-21
About the event

Are you interested in research & innovation funding opportunities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment?
Join the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Information Days to learn more about the topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2025.
The event will cover:

Insights into the policy context
A ‘key-to-success’ session focused on guidance and tips for quality proposals
Pitches for each of the topics from the Work Programme 2025
A session on COFUND partnerships’ topics

When: 20-21 May 2025, 09:00 – 18:00 (CET)
Where: Online only (will be web-streamed on this Platform. The live video will be available on the day of the event under the tab “Live sessions”.)
Languages: English
The detailed programme will be available soon. You will also have the possibility to raise questions in advance through Sli.do.
Sign up to the Info Days and receive updates on the latest news related to the event.
Brokerage event
As a complement to the Info Days, the CARE4BIO project, gathering Cluster 6 National Contact Points (NCPs), will organise two additional events in Warsaw (Poland) for potential applicants.
27 May 2025: Brokerage event (on-site) It will offer networking and matchmaking opportunities for prospective applicants. Registration
28 May 2025: On-site interactive training for applicants Registration (Limited number of participants)
Useful documents and links

Horizon Europe strategic plan
Cluster 6 Work programme 2025 (Available soon)
Who should apply
How to apply and further advice for applicants
Support for applicants
Lump sum funding in Horizon Europe

Cluster 1 "Health" Info-day 2025 & Brokerage Event
2025-05-22 09:00 - 16:00
About the event

Under the pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, Cluster 1 focuses on Health and aims to deliver on the following six destinations matching the Strategic Plan:

Staying healthy in a rapidly changing society
Living and working in a health-promoting environment
Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden
Ensuring access to innovative, sustainable and high-quality health care
Unlocking the full potential of new tools, technologies and digital solutions for a healthy society
Maintaining an innovative, sustainable and globally competitive health-related industry

Brokerage event
Do you intend to prepare a proposal addressing a topic under the upcoming calls in Horizon Europe Cluster 1?
The online Brokerage event organized on 5-6 May 2025, will be dedicated to consortium building in Cluster 1 Health. The Brokerage event is organized before the Cluster 1 Health Info Day in order to give potential applicants more time to find potential partners and prepare their application.
The event will include online bilateral meetings with partners interested in the same topics for the 2025 Health calls.
After successful registration and submission of the high-quality cooperation profile, participants will be able to pre-arrange bilateral meetings through a user-friendly matchmaking tool. During the morning on the 5th, there will also be space for pitching sessions . The registration will be opened on 24 March. The event is organized by the Horizon Europe CL1 National Contact Points through HNN3.0 initiative.

More information

Horizon Europe strategic plan
Cluster 1 Work programme
Health research and innovation
Video: Your key to EU grants and tenders: the Participant Identification Code (PIC)

IFIP Networking 2025
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-29
The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Networking 2025 Conference (NETWORKING 2025) will be held in Limassol, Cyprus exclusively in-person.
This is the 24th edition of the series, sponsored by the IFIP Technical Committee on Communication Systems (TC6) and IEEE ComSoc. High quality papers will be recommended for fast track publications in selected journals.
The main objective of Networking 2025 is to bring together academic and industrial experts of the networking community to discuss the most recent advances in networking, to highlight key issues, identify trends, and develop a vision of the future Internet from a design, deployment and operation standpoints. The technical sessions for Networking 2025 will be organized, with a focus on the following areas, among others:

Network Architectures, Applications and Services
Network Modeling, Analysis and Operation
Network Security and Privacy
Wireless Networking

Accepted and presented papers will be published in the IFIP Digital Library as well as will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.
Important dates

Conference Dates: 26 – 29 May 2025
Submissions (Full paper, Main Track): March 7, 2025 March 14, 2025
Submissions (Workshop papers): March 31, 2025 April 18, 2025
Demo/Poster submission deadline: April 18, 2025
Submissions (Tutorials): March 30, 2025
Notification of acceptance (Main Track): April 14, 2025
Notification of acceptance (Workshops): May 2, 2025
Notification of acceptance (Demo/Poster): April 25, 2025
Notification of acceptance (Tutorials): April 25, 2025
Camera-ready version: May 9, 2025

TWIN2EXPAND - Research Management Training - Impact in EU funded projects
2025-05-27 10:00 - 13:00
Date: 27 May 2025
Time: 10am-1pm EEST
Trainer: Valentina Romano, Head of Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Research Division, Polytechnic University of Turin
Venue: SURF Lab, Department of Architecture, Kallipoleos 75, Nicosia
The training will focus on the importance of impact in EU-funded projects, with a particular emphasis on how impact is defined, assessed, and measured at both the programme and project levels within the EU funding landscape. Participants will gain insights into the European Commission’s approach to impact assessment, particularly in the context of Horizon Europe.
The session will feature a hands-on, practical component, during which participants will analyze a real Horizon Europe call for proposals to understand how impact is embedded and evaluated in the call text. The training will also provide detailed guidance on how to prepare a collaborative project proposal, with a specific focus on the structure and content of the Horizon Europe proposal template—including Excellence, Impact, and Implementation sections.
About the trainer: Valentina Romano has 20 years’ experience as a research manager at the Politecnico di Torino, Italy. She is currently head of Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Research Division and she leads a team of experts in pre-award activities. From 2018 to 2022 she has been a member of the Professional Development and Recognition Committee and of the Awards Committee at the European Association of Research Manager. Since January 2020 she has been leading a network of Italian research managers (www.italianresearchmanagers.eu). She has experience as a trainer on research management in several courses at national and international level. Since 2023, she Is a member of the scientific board of the national training course titled “Promoting the Impact of EU Research: Activities and Competencies of the Impact Manager”, playing a key role in the content organization and coordination of the 3 courses’ editions. She is also a trainer on the impact of research-funded projects.
T2E Training – Impact in EU funded projects

Horizon Europe - New European Bauhaus Facility - Info Session & Matchmaking Event
2025-06-04 09:30 - 13:00
We would like to inform you that the European Commission is organising, online, an information event on the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility Work Programme 2025 and a networking event.
The NEB Facility is the first multiannual funding instrument for innovative projects for the period 2025-2027, which aim to create sustainable, inclusive and aesthetically high-quality living spaces in Europe. For 2025, the NEB Facility call for proposals, which will open on 15 May 2025, has a budget of €118.4 million from Horizon Europe. Half of the amount – around €63 million – will fund projects that will demonstrate the practical application of NEB at local level, while the remaining amount will fund basic research projects and other supporting actions. You can find more information on the NEB Facility here.
Information Event
📄 Content: The event will present the content of the calls for proposals of the Work Programme 2025.
📅 Date and time: 4 June 2025, 09:30-13:00 (Central European Time)
🔗 Registration: The event will be streamed live on the NEB website. Registration is not required to attend the event, however interested parties are invited to fill out the form here by 1 June 2025 to receive a reminder of the event.
ℹ️ Information: Interested parties can find more information (agenda, question process) at the link here.
Networking Event
📄 Content: The event provides an opportunity to search for potential partners and develop consortia to participate in project proposals. The programme includes both the opportunity to make presentations (pitching session) and arrange face-to-face meetings (matchmaking session). Interested parties are invited to register and submit their partnership profile and subsequently schedule face-to-face bilateral meetings via the online platform.
📅 Date and time: 5 June 2025, 13:30-17:00 (Central European Time)
🔗 Registration: in order to participate in the event, it is necessary to register via the link here, by 1 June 2025.

Unveiling the Cities Forum 2025: Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-19
The Cities Forum 2025 is shaping up as a crucial event for urban practitioners and policy makers. Scheduled to take place in Kraków, Poland, from 17–19 June, the Forum will be an important venue for sharing perspectives and solutions on the future of cities in the EU, while contributing to the EU policy agenda for cities.
Organised under the motto “Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future” the event promotes the vision of cities as engines of growth, innovation, and sustainability in Europe. It will invite participants to provide their views, challenges, recommendations and practices for urban development, while collecting inputs for contributing to the European Union’s reflections and ambitions for supporting cities in the future.
What to expect?
The event, co-organised by the European Commission (DG REGIO) and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), will gather stakeholders from all over Europe to meet and discuss on how to deliver sustainable and integrated urban development, support multi-level governance cooperation, and reflect jointly on the policy agenda for cities of the European Union. The event will promote EU initiatives and successful approaches supported by the EU Cohesion policy, which is investing around EUR 24 billion through integrated development strategies over the 2021-2027 programming period.
The 2025 edition of the forum will bring together up to 800 participants, including local and regional authorities, policymakers and urban practitioners. Discussions will centre on some of the most pressing challenges cities face today, including housing, digital transformation, social inclusion and urban mobility. The event will provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing and capacity building, to address urban challenges collaboratively.
Be ready for three days of a dynamic and engaging agenda, including:

High-level discussions on urban policies and initiatives in the EU and beyond
Interactive workshops on recent developments for sustainable and integrated urban development in the EU, through policies and practical solutions
Project visits to discover how Kraków has been achieving its sustainable urban planning and growth
Exhibition spaces and networking opportunities.

Interested in how cities of all sizes can make meaningful progress towards sustainable urban development? The Cities Forum 2025 is the place for exploring this and much more!
sStay tuned!
Further information about the agenda, speakers and registration process will follow soon. Follow the latest news and join the conversation via #CitiesForum.
Background
About the Cities Forum
The Cities Forum is a biennial major event of the European Commission about the urban dimension of Cohesion policy. It brings together key urban stakeholders from European, national, regional and local levels. The event is co-organised by the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), under the responsibility of the EUI Entrusted Entity, the Region Hauts-de-France.
About the European Urban Initiative
The European Urban Initiative (EUI) is a key instrument of the European Union supporting the reinforced urban dimension of Cohesion policy for the programming period 2021-2027.
Within this context, the EUI encourages cities to innovate by funding the testing of new solutions to tackle multifaceted urban challenges of EU relevance and supports the capacities of all urban areas across Europe. It provides evidence for policymaking and sharing knowledge on sustainable urban development, including via the Urban Agenda for the EU.
The EUI is managed by the European Commission – DG REGIO via indirect management. The European Commission has designated the Region Hauts-de-France (France) as Entrusted Entity, for the implementation of the EUI. EUI is operationally managed on a daily basis by the EUI Permanent Secretariat, located in Lille (FR).
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The European project TWIN4MERIT organises its 3rd public webinar
2025-07-08 11:00 - 15:00
The European project Twinning for Excellence in Management and Economics of Research and Innovation (TWIN4MERIT), coordinated by the University of Cyprus, is pleased to announce its third open training webinar, titled “Open Peer Review on CoARA”, which will take place on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, from 11:00 to 13:00 EET. The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams and can be joined through the following link:
🔗 Join the webinar.
The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) is a European initiative bringing together over 700 organisations – including universities, research funders, and professional associations – committed to reforming how research and researchers are evaluated. CoARA advocates for a shift away from journal-based metrics like the Impact Factor and h-index, promoting instead qualitative, peer-reviewed assessments that recognise diverse research contributions and career paths. The principles and commitments of the coalition were formalised in the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment, published in July 2022.
The keynote speaker for the webinar will be Prof. Eva Méndez, Associate Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a member of the CoARA Steering Board. Prof. Méndez will delve into the current uptake of Open Peer Review practices across Europe, highlighting how research institutions are implementing CoARA Action Plans. Her presentation will also explore how text-mining methods are being employed to support reforms in research evaluation, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of responsible research assessment.
Participants will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the aims and development of the CoARA initiative, learn about the practical application and challenges of Open Peer Review, and explore recent research on institutional assessment reform. The session also provides a unique chance to engage with leading experts in Open Science and the movement towards responsible metrics.
Participation is free of charge and open to all. No prior registration is required. For more information, please contact: twin4merit@ucy.ac.cy or visit the project’s website: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/twin4merit/.

From RISE to CYENS: Building on Excellence, Creating Impact - Completion Event
2025-07-10 05:00 - 20:00
Join us for a landmark occasion celebrating the successful completion of the RISE project and its transition into the CYENS Centre of Excellence! This gathering is an opportunity to reflect on the journey of the RISE project (Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies) and to look ahead to the future of CYENS – a vibrant Centre of Excellence at the heart of Nicosia’s research and innovation landscape.
📍 CYENS Centre of Excellence, Old Municipal Market, Nicosia
📅 Thursday, 10 July 2025
🕔 17:00–20:00
📌 Event title: “From RISE to CYENS: Building on Excellence, Creating Impact”
This event marks the end of a pioneering research journey and the beginning of a vibrant future for innovation in Cyprus. CYENS now stands as a key player in the country’s R&I ecosystem, co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Cyprus under the Horizon 2020 programme.
🎤 The evening will feature guest speeches, reflections, and celebrations with our community and partners.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/etznU5Ej

Neapolis University Pafos to Host the Prestigious 22nd European Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS 2025)
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-12
Neapolis University Pafos proudly announces that it will be hosting the 22nd European Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS 2025) on September 11-12, 2025, in Pafos, Cyprus.
Recognized as one of the leading international conferences in the field of Information Systems (IS), EMCIS was established in 2004 by the ISEing research group at Brunel University, UK. Over the years, it has become a key platform that fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration among academics, professionals, and industry leaders worldwide.
Focusing on the technological, organizational, business, and social dimensions of Information Systems, EMCIS 2025 will serve as a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange and academic dialogue. The program will feature keynote speeches from distinguished scholars and thought leaders in the field, specialized tracks covering the latest advancements in IS research, and interactive panel discussions, addressing critical challenges and future trends in the evolving IS landscape.
Dr. Elena Kakoulli, the Conference Chair of the Committee, Lecturer in Information Systems and Coordinator of the MSc in Information Systems and Digital Innovation at Neapolis University Pafos said:
“This conference marks a significant milestone for both Neapolis University Pafos and the global Information Systems community. We are excited to welcome leading researchers and professionals to Cyprus for thought-provoking discussions that will shape the future of Information Systems”
Hosting EMCIS 2025 reaffirms Neapolis University Pafos’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. As a leading institution in higher education, the University continues to drive cutting-edge research, foster international partnerships, and shape the future of digital transformation, reinforcing Cyprus’s role as a hub for technological and academic advancement.

Electronic Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025
Notification of Acceptance to Authors: July 15, 2025
Camera Ready Submission Deadline: July 25, 2025
Author Registration Deadline: July 25, 2025
Early bird registration Deadline: July 25, 2025
Conference Dates: September 11-12, 2025

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the official conference website at: https://emcis.eu/

AI4Everyone Erasmus + Project Kick off
2025-09-19 10:00 - 12:00
Inauguration Event: Friday, September 19 at 10:00 AM (GMT+3)
Location: Online
During the event, you will:
– Learn about the new tools we’re building to measure AI awareness across five European countries
– Discover how we’re promoting inclusive, informed conversations about AI in our communities
– Meet the partners behind the project and explore how AI can benefit everyone
👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai4everyone-inauguration-event-tickets-1606576606879?aff=oddtdtcreator

European Researchers’ Night 2025: MISSION POSSIBLE – The Sequel!
2025-09-26
The European Researchers’ Night returns once again this year, under the title MISSION POSSIBLE – The Sequel! The event will take place on Friday, 26 September 2025, at the premises of the Cyprus State Fair (Halls A & B) in Nicosia.
Organised since 2006 by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), the European Researchers’ Night is Cyprus’ flagship event for the promotion of research, innovation, and science. It brings the fascinating world of science and research closer to the public and the society, offering visitors of all ages the opportunity to meet with researchers, scientists, academics, and innovative entrepreneurs. A night full of science, creativity, and inspiration!
The central theme of this year’s event will once again focus on the five (5) European Union Missions, bold actions with ambitious – yet achievable – goals aiming to address the following major societal challenges:

Adaptation to Climate Change
Cancer
Healthy Oceans, Seas, and Waters
Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities
Soil Health and Sustainable Food

For more information and the detailed Event Programme, please visit the Event Website (www.erncyprus.com).
In addition to the main event, the European Researchers’ Night 2025 is complemented by a series of additional activities throughout the year, targeting students, educators, researchers, and innovative entrepreneurs, including:

The «Science Unfold 2025» Science Communication Student Competition
The «eBook Competition 2025»
The Art Competition «EU Missions for Sustainability» (2024–2025)
Educational and experiential workshops for teachers and students
Roundtable discussions on gender equality in Research and Innovation
The “Researchers at Schools” Programme

World Heart Day: Webinar on EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
2025-09-29 14:00 - 16:00
29 September 2025: 14:00 – 16:00 CET (Brussels time)
Cardiovascular diseases, which affect the heart and blood vessels, are the leading cause of death in the EU, claiming 1.7 million lives each year. They also contribute significantly to disability, early retirement, and absenteeism, which lowers the quality of life, reduces life expectancy and decreases productivity. These diseases cost the EU around €280 billion annually due to increased healthcare costs and decreased economic output.
To tackle this, the European Commission is developing an EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. This plan will emphasise on prevention, early detection and screening, care, management and rehabilitation. A special focus will be on developing health checks for cardiovascular diseases to identify people at risk. The plan will use the opportunities offered by new technologies, digital and personalised tools. It will also address the current gaps in research and innovation, and existing inequalities between Member States and population groups.
The EU Cardiovascular Health Plan will strengthen the European Health Union and Europe’s leadership in health innovation.
Join us on World Heart Day for a stakeholder webinar to

Discover the preliminary results of the Call for Evidence,
Participate in a discussion on key themes and ideas for the future of cardiovascular health in the EU.

This is an opportunity to learn more and contribute to this this key health initiative. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this conversation!
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The Cyprus Institute: Round Table Discussion – Colour Matters: Colours and Colourful materials in New Kingdom Egypt
2025-10-09 10:15 - 12:30
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
Time: 10:15 – 12:30 (EET)
Venue: This is an online event. You are welcome to join us on Zoom (passcode: [REDACTED]
Participants: See below

Colour is precious, and for millennia, the desire for colour has driven human ingenuity. Many of the early colour terms in the Egyptian language are related to valuable colourful materials. As early as in the 4th millennium BCE, Egypt witnessed the invention of the first synthetic colours—Egyptian blue and faience—created to satisfy a longing for vibrant, lustrous and enduring hues. But the truly remarkable ‘colour turn’ in this region took place some two thousand years later, in New Kingdom Egypt (NK: c. 1550–1070 BCE), when there is an explosion of new types of polychromatic substances and effects, creating a world abounding in vivid hues, patterns and combinations of the exotic and precious. Glass, polychrome faience, and Egyptian blue are combined into completely new colourful objects of an often very complex nature, combining various materials and techniques.

This round table will discuss the interconnections between colour, culture and crafts in this period. The round table will discuss the relationships between various aspects of colour in this period and interconnections of these aspects. This includes the scientific study of what these colourful materials are made of, how they are produced, where and by whom. We also ask what coloured substances can tell us about past cognition, behaviour and culture. What knowledge was necessary to produce them and how is this practical knowledge reflected upon in contemporary texts? How did the advent of new materials shape the way people spoke and wrote about colour? How does technology influence these objects and how do the objects in turn influence the perception and experience of colour?
These questions will be discussed to highlight the exceptional character of this phase of the Egyptian culture and to demonstrate the potential of an interdisciplinary, multi-perspective approach to the study of colour and colourful materials of this period. Such an approach has the potential to offer deep insights into the complex interrelations between technology, knowledge, innovation and human cognition in history.
The participants are leading scholars in their fields which allow for such a multi-perspective view and ideas coming in from a variety of standpoints.

Participants

Prof Dr John Baines (University of Oxford)
Katja Broschat (Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie, Mainz)
Dr Henning Franzmeier (The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia)
Dr Anna K. Hodgkinson (Freie Universität Berlin)
Prof Dr Gianluca Miniaci (Università di Pisa)
Prof Dr Thilo Rehren (The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia)
Dr Alexandra Rodler-Rørby (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien)
Prof Dr Shiyanthi Thavapalan (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Prof Dr Andrew Shortland (Cranfield University)
Prof Dr David A. Warburton (Northeast Normal University, Changchun/Freie Universität Berlin)

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The Cyprus Institute: Attracting and Retaining Research Talent: Building Supportive Frameworks for Careers and Mobility
2025-10-10 09:00 - 13:30
📢 Attracting and Retaining Research Talent: Building Supportive Frameworks for Careers and Mobility
📅 10 October 2025
📍 John Ioannides Auditorium, Fresnel Building, Athalassa Campus, The Cyprus Institute
🎯 About the Workshop
Co-Organized by the European Commission, RESAVER, and The Cyprus Institute (with the support of the Deputy Ministry for Research, Innovation and Digital Transformation), this workshop will provide insights and practical tools for enhancing strategies to attract and retain top research talent.
Topics include:
✅ Develop Institutional Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies
✅ Benefits of the HR Excellence in Research award
✅ Implementation of the pan-European RESAVER pension fund
✅ Retirement perspectives for internationally mobile researchers
👥 Who Should Attend?

HR Managers
Research Administrators
Policy Makers
Management officers
Professionals obtaining or maintaining the HR Excellence in Research Award
Institutional leaders focused on staff well-being and retention

📑 Agenda Highlights

09:00–09:15 – Welcome Addresses
09:15–10:15 – Keynotes Addresses
10:15–11:15 – Panel 1: Building Research Excellence: HR Practices and Challenges in Cyprus
11:30–12:30 – Panel 2: Financial Well-being for Researchers
12:30–13:30 – Lunch & Networking

📩 RSVP here by Friday, 3rd of October 2025

A Humanoid is my Line Manager - HR’s Next Challenge
2025-10-10 14:00 - 17:00
“A Humanoid is my Line Manager – HR’s Next Challenge”
As artificial intelligence changes from concept to everyday reality, organizations face new and complex challenges in managing people, leadership, and technology.
The Cyprus Institute is pleased to invite you to a distinguished lecture by Indi Seehra, Director of Human Resources at the London School of Economics and former Director of Human Resources at the University of Cambridge.
Mr. Seehra will explore the evolving landscape of the workplace, highlighting how advances in AI are reshaping human interactions and emphasizing the critical role of emotional intelligence in modern HR management.
🗓️ Friday, October 10, 2025 🕑 14:00 p.m. 📍 The Cyprus Institute – Fresnel Building
This lecture will be of particular interest to HR professionals, organizational leaders, and all those engaged with the future of work and management.

European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025
2025-10-12 - 2025-10-15
The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025 will take place from 12 to 15 October in Brussels, Belgium. Organised by Europa Nostra and co-funded by the European Union, the Brussels Summit will gather high-level representatives from EU Institutions, policymakers, heritage professionals and volunteers, civil society actors and other stakeholders from across Europe and beyond.
Holding this year’s European Cultural Heritage Summit in Brussels has a particular significance at a time when the European Commission is about to publish the EU’s very first “Culture Compass for Europe” and when EU Institutions and Member States have started discussing the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework Programme. This is why the Summit will be held under the motto “Heritage Matters for Europe”!
Focusing on the pivotal themes of Europe’s key values, starting with peace, democracy and solidarity, the Brussels Summit will highlight the political, societal, economic and environmental relevance of cultural heritage for the future of Europe and its citizens.
REGISTER HERE
Programme
Sunday 12 October 2025
For all registered participants
European Heritage Excellence Day
13.30 – 19.00 | Auditorium 490, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
The Excellence Day will showcase the very best heritage practices and the most inspiring heritage champions that contribute to shaping a more beautiful, cohesive, sustainable and democratic Europe. Coming from 24 countries across the continent, the 30 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 will present their exemplary achievements, outline the challenges they overcame, and share experiences about the success and impact of their initiatives.
The European Heritage Excellence Day is jointly organised by Europa Nostra and the European Commission with the support of the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
Monday 13 October 2025
For Europa Nostra Members and Associates
Europa Nostra General Assembly 2025
10.00-12.00 | KBR – Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels
During our General Assembly, several (re-) appointments to the Council and other governing bodies of Europa Nostra will be made. Members will also handle relevant statutory matters, including the approval of the Annual Report 2024.
For all registered participants and invited guests
European Heritage Awards Ceremony 2025
20.00 – 22.00 (19:15 Doors open)| Studio 4, Maison de la Radio, Flagey, Brussels
The winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 will be celebrated at a high-profile event, co-hosted by Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, and Prof. Dr. Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra, and attended by other distinguished guests. The European Heritage Awards Ceremony will be held at Flagey, an iconic Art Deco building in Brussels.
During the Ceremony, the Grand Prix laureates and the Public Choice Award winner will be announced, chosen from among this year’s winners and entitled to receive €10,000 each. Discover the winners and cast your vote for the Public Choice Award until 12 September.
The Ceremony, jointly organised by Europa Nostra and the European Commission with the support of the EU Creative Europe Programme, will be live streamed. It will be followed by a festive reception.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
For all registered participants
European Heritage Hub Forum
“Heritage Matters for Europe’s Cities and Citizens”
10.30 – 18.00 | Town Hall of Brussels, La Grand Place
Organised within the framework of the EU-funded European Heritage Hub project, and in collaboration with the City of Brussels, this high-level forum at the Town Hall of Brussels, one of the most emblematic buildings in the Belgian capital which is also one of the capital cities of EU decision-making, will bring together representatives of EU Institutions, local authorities, civil society organisations and heritage professionals for a strategic policy dialogue.
The European Heritage Hub Forum “Heritage Matters for Europe’s Cities and Citizens” will focus on how the forthcoming “Culture Compass for Europe” and the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034) can more effectively support community-rooted heritage, cultural rights and democratic participation across Europe. As one of the key events of this year’s Summit, the Hub Forum will offer a unique opportunity to guide and inspire the future direction of Europe’s heritage policy, at all levels of governance, from local to European.
Join this important Forum and lend your voice to shaping heritage policy discussions that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of Europe’s communities and heritage stakeholders.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
For all registered participants
European Heritage Policy Agora
“The Europeans: Shared Cultural Roots and Values”
including Europa Nostra Lecture by Orlando Figes & Dialogue with MEPs
09.30 – 13.30 | Zweig Visitor Centre, European Parliament (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Organised within the framework of the EU-funded Agora project, this event will offer a most inspiring platform to (re)discover and celebrate Europe’s shared cultural roots and values. This year’s Policy Agora will bring together historians, policymakers, civil society and cultural leaders to explore how Europe’s rich and diverse heritage can foster unity amid diversity and address contemporary challenges.
Featuring a Europa Nostra Annual Lecture by the renowned British historian Orlando Figes, an expert panel discussion with Members of the European Parliament, and a screening of the documentary “Une saga de l’Europe culturelle, au cœur du XIXe siècle” (ARTE TV, Bel Air Média, Centre Européen de Musique, and Centre d’Études d’Europe Hispanique), the Policy Agora will highlight the vital role of culture and history in shaping European identity and strengthening the European project.
Join this flagship event and engage in the conversation on how cultural heritage can build much-needed bridges between Europe’s citizens — across borders and generations.

Conference on green transition in Education and Design in Brussels
2025-10-15 16:00 - 20:00
Frederick University is co-organising an International Conference titled “Exploring Green Futures in Education and Design”, in the framework of the “Futures Designed” research project, coordinated by Frederick University in collaboration with the KMOP Policy Center in Belgium, Consorzio Materahub Industrie Culturali E Creative Scarl (Mathub) in Italy, Artit Athens in Greece and Kauno Kolegija in Lithuania.
The Conference will be held in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, 15 October 2025, with hybrid participation available. This international event will bring together educators, researchers, designers, and community stakeholders to explore how the New European Bauhaus values can be embedded in education and design, fostering sustainability, creativity, and innovation. The program will feature keynote presentations and discussions on the New European Bauhaus in education, as well as interactive workshops, presentations of innovative projects and practices from across Europe and a closing discussion on integrating Art & Design micro-credentials in Higher Networking.
Frederick University has been coordinating the Futures Designed research project, which aimed to enhance Arts&Design programs of study towards green practices. “Coordinating this project has been thought-provoking and inspiring. It is our responsibility to develop educational practices that are focused on sustainability and prepare our students to facilitate change by valorizing diversity, equality, accessibility and affordability as synonyms to good quality design”, notes Dr Anna Merry Economou, Assistant Professor at Frederick University’s Department of Arts and Communication, who led the project. Dr Economou will speak at the Conference on the subject of “Integrating Art & Design micro-credential courses into existing Higher Education: The New European Bauhaus approach”.
Among the keynote speakers are Cypriot entrepreneurs: Ms Christina Dymioti is a UK-based social entrepreneur and marketing professional working in the sustainability industry, and the founder and director of Fashion Heritage Network Cyprus, a youth creative network focused on engaging young creatives and preserving cultural heritage through sustainable fashion. Mr Mustafa Afsaroglu is the co-founder of the award-winning design studio Taner’s Sons, and the Pit-to-table project, a bio-composite made from discarded olive pits and supported by UNDP and the EU.
You can view the Conference Agenda here and register here for in-person attendance and here for online participation.
For further information:
Meropi Moiseos, Communications Officer, Communications and Outreach Service T. +357 22394394 (ext.41139) | E. ad.mem@frederick.ac.cy

IDRC 2025 – 8th International Disaster and Risk Conference
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-24
Taking place from 23 to 24 October 2025 in Nicosia, Cyprus, at the University of Cyprus. Organised in collaboration with the Global Risk Forum (GRF) Davos, IDRC2025 will bring together leading voices in disaster risk reduction and resilience from around the world.
This year’s theme, “Reframing Disaster and Risk: Mobilising Action,” focuses on translating knowledge into impact. Over three days, the conference will welcome researchers, policymakers, government officials, humanitarian actors, and private sector innovators to exchange ideas, present applied solutions, and build new partnerships that address today’s complex and interconnected risk landscape.
The event will feature high-level keynote speeches, expert panels, applied research presentations, and hands-on workshops, offering both strategic insight and practical tools for advancing resilience. From urban planning and climate adaptation to public health and emergency response, IDRC2025 promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and systemic thinking.
By hosting IDRC2025, CYENS reinforces its commitment to supporting innovation and informed decision-making in areas critical to the future wellbeing of societies. The conference serves as a vital platform for shaping actionable policies and inclusive frameworks for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Frederick University: highlight design, the new European Bauhaus, and the role of higher education towards sustainability
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
Event at Frederick University to highlight design, the new European Bauhaus, and the role of higher education towards sustainability
Thursday, October 30th at Frederick University’s Architecture Building
Frederick University is organizing an event titled “Exploring Green Futures in Design Education”, featuring talks, presentations, and workshops that explore how art, design, and innovation can contribute to a more sustainable future.
The event will take place on Thursday, October 30th, from 18:00 to 20:00, at Frederick University’s Architecture Building, in Nicosia.
This event is part of the EU-funded project “Futures Designed: Integrating the New European Bauhaus into Art and Design Education”, and brings together educators, designers, artists, and anyone interested in sharing creative practices that connect education with environmental and social responsibility.
As part of the event, Mustafa Afsaroglu will present Pit-to-Table and Pit Board, a material made from olive pits that serves as a surface material. The Cypriot designer will discuss this innovative product and the idea of turning waste into beauty.
In addition, bioartist and researcher Marisa Satsia, founder of the BioCuriosities Lab, explores how biological materials and living processes can inspire new sustainable design approaches. Her talk bridges art, science, and ecology through hands-on experimentation and ethical innovation.
Dr. Anna Merry Economou, Assistant Professor in Frederick University’s Department of Arts and Communication and Coordinator of the Futures Designed project, will present the project’s vision for sustainable, creative, and inclusive education in Europe.
She will also discuss the online micro-credential courses developed within the project. These are free short-term training opportunities for students and creative professionals seeking to integrate sustainability principles into their work, and for art and design educators wishing to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive educational model.
Dr. Economou will also lead the workshop “The New European Bauhaus in Practice”, a participatory session that introduces the values of the New European Bauhaus — sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics — through creative experimentation.
Doris Kailos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Communication at Frederick University, will lead the creative workshop “I am a T-Shirt Bag”. Frederick University invites participants to bring their old t-shirt and transform it into a reusable tote bag!
See the full event program here. For more information, contact Frederick University at 22394394.
