European Office Of Cyprus

Organisation of a Workshop for "Horizon Europe" Strengthening the Participation of Academic and Research Organisations in the Horizontal Priority "STRENGTHENING PARTICIPATION AND ENHANCING THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA"
2024-06-20 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Research and Innovation Foundation (R&I Foundation) is organising a workshop on strengthening the participation of academic and research institutions in the Horizontal Priority “Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA)” of Horizon Europe. The Workshop will take place on Thursday, 20 June 2024, between 09:00 and 13:00, at the Foundation’s Event Hall (29a Michalakopoulou Street, 1075 Nicosia).
The main objective of the Workshop is to inform participants about the funding opportunities provided through the Horizon Europe Programme’s Horizontal Priority “WIDERA”, as well as to highlight important aspects for the successful preparation of proposals under the Programme.
In addition, the Workshop aims to discuss the key challenges faced by Cypriot Academic and Research Organisations, with an emphasis on privately funded organisations, in participating in the “WIDERA” Calls for Proposals.
The event is addressed to the Research Management & Support Services and Researchers of Cyprus Academic and Research Organisations. The participation of private Universities and Research Institutions is particularly encouraged in order to strengthen their participation in the WIDERA Programme.
Interested parties can apply for participation, until 17 June 2024, by completing the online form at the link here.
More information about the Workshop is included in the attached agenda.
The Workshop is funded by the European Commission under the NCP_WIDERA.NET Project of the Horizon Europe National Contact Points for the WIDERA Horizontal Priority.
For further information and clarifications, interested parties can contact by telephone at 22205000 or by e-mail at support@research.org.cy
Date and Time: June 20 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Place: 29a Michalakopoulou Street, 1075 Nicosia (Idek event hall)
Participation Form

10th Energy Infrastructure Forum
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-28
The annual Energy Infrastructure Forum is organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. It gathers representatives of the EU institutions, transmission system operators, project promoters, regulators, energy companies, NGOs and civil society and the financing community to discuss the challenges of modernising Europe’s energy infrastructure to ensure a truly functioning internal energy market.
Registration is upon invitation from the organisers. The recording of the Day 1 of the Forum will also be available after the event on DG ENER’s YouTube channel.
Please contact the event team should you have any questions at ener-c4-projects@ec.europa.eu

Practical information

When: Thursday 27 June 2024, 13:30 – Friday 28 June 2024, 16:00 (CEST)
Where: Copenhagen, Odd Fellow Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
Languages: English
Agenda: Please follow the event’s website

ERC Info Day for Widening Participation
2024-07-02 09:30 - 12:30
02 July 2024
09:30 – 12:00 CEST

Online

ERCEA

Register here

Research support teams at universities or other institutions play a key role in the process of applying for ERC grants. They can help researchers and scholars build competitive grant proposals.
That’s why the ERC is hosting this info session for grant officers, project managers and other staff supporting researchers in developing, writing and submitting grant proposals to the ERC.
This info day is specifically designed for the staff based in countries hosting few ERC grantees, i.e. countries covered by policy measures to widen their participation in Horizon Europe programme.
Registration is needed in order to attend.
Programme
Moderated by Martin Penny, Head of Communication Unit, ERCEA
9.30 – 9.35 | Welcome and Introduction
9.35 – 9.45 | ERC Grants: overview of 2025 calls

Martin Penny, Head of Communication Unit, ERCEA

9.45 – 10.10 | How to write your proposal?

Ino Agrafioti, Research Programme Agent, ERCEA

10.10 – 10.25 | Guidance on Research Ethics requirements

Nicole Heine, Ethics Project Adviser, ERCEA

10.25 – 10.45 | The project budget

TBD

10.45 – 11.00 | Q&A session
11.00 – 11.10 | Break
11.10 – 11.25 | The ERC evaluation process

David Gallego-Torres, Project Adviser, ERCEA

11.25 – 11.35 | The Dos and Don’ts

Jana Sifta, Project Adviser, ERCEA

11.35 – 11.50 | Q&A session
11.50 – 12.00 | Closing remarks

ERC Advanced Grant 2024 applicants webinar
2024-08-19 11:00 - 13:00
Are you preparing your application to the ERC Advanced Grant 2024 call to be submitted before the 29 August deadline? Assisting a Principal Investigator in their proposal preparation? Having doubts about how to fill in the new lump sum budget forms? Any other problem? This webinar is for you.

On the final stretch of the AdG 2024 application period, our call coordinators and lump sums experts will guide you over the submission process and answer your practical questions online.
Useful links and documents
Before the webinar, you may find useful to check the official information, the answers to most of the questions that applicants have asked us so far, and our previous webinar focused on lump sums.

Information for Applicants to the ERC 2024 Advanced Grant call
ERC-2024-ADG call FAQs (Topic Q&As)
7th June 2024 Webinar on lump sums funding

For more personalised help, you can always send your question to ERC-2024-ADG-APPLICANTS@ec.europa.eu
How to attend?
No registration is needed.
On the day, please connect 5-10 minutes in advance using the following access data and link: https://ecconf.webex.com/ecconf/j.php?MTID=m3fff6dd53e261afbb219ff8a262ea1c6
Monday 19 August 2024 11.00 | 2 hours | (UTC+02:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
Meeting number: 2740 239 8765
Password: [REDACTED] (13722024 when dialing from a phone)
Join by video system
Dial 27402398765@ecconf.webex.com
You can also dial 62.109.219.4 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
+32-262-00867 Belgium Toll
+352-2730-0072 Luxembourg Toll
Access code: 274 023 98765

Webinar on ERC Work Programme 2025
2024-09-12 15:00 - 16:30
12 September 2024

15.00 – 16.30 CEST

Over €2.7 billion will be available in ERC research grants for 2025. What are the new funding opportunities, the budget allocations, the calendar, and the conditions?
Angela Liberatore and José Labastida from the ERC Executive Agency will present the plans for 2025 and answer questions from viewers.
The YouTube link will be provided soon

ERA Stakeholder Conference - European Research Area: Fostering Greater Integration. Advancing Competitiveness
2024-09-18
This ERA high-level conference will take place on 18/19 September 2024. It will be dedicated to discussing success stories and lessons learnt after four years of revamping the European Research Area. The conference will also be the opportunity to reflect on ambitions and challenges for the future of ERA and the role of R&I policy in advancing European sustainable competitiveness.
The plenary panels will be livestreamed through the ERA Policy Platform.
Please save the date and more information will be available soon.

Date & Time: Wed, 18/09/2024 @ 10:00
Location: Hybrid

Cyprus Forum 2024
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-04
3 – 4 October 2024
Nicosia Municipal Theatre

Marking the 60th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Cyprus, October 2020 saw the launch of the Cyprus Forum: a new, independent, ambitious and not-for-profit annual conference, organised by Oxygen for Democracy (formerly Oxygono) in association with the Delphi Economic Forum and Zenox Public Affairs as strategic partner. The Cyprus Forum seeks to become a lever and catalyst for change through discussions and debate leading to commitments, actions and ultimately outcomes that will improve and promote sustainable and socially responsible policy in Cyprus and the wider Eastern Mediterranean region. The Cyprus Forum brings together local and foreign political leaders, important figures from the public and the private sector, the media, academia and civic society with the aim of initiating dialogue, exchanging ideas and finding new and creative solutions to key areas of public policy.

More information will be provided soon on the event’s website.

The European Week of Regions and Cities 2024 is taking shape!
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10
On 22 May, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions welcomed the partners of this 22nd edition of the #EURegionsWeek.
The meeting was dedicated to shaping this upcoming edition.
Here is what to expect this year:

102 sessions focused on empowering regions;
new innovative formats as PechaKucha, Living Library;
Interactive Activities: Enjoy tastings and explore various stands showcasing regional delicacies;
High-level EU sessions: engage with EU officials and policymakers to gain insights into regional policy;
“EURegionsWeek close to you” with local sessions happening all over Europe!

Early July, the full programme will be revealed online and registrations for the sessions will open. Stay tuned and visit the event website regularly for the latest updates!

UClan Cyprus: Erasmus+ Day on Oct 16th 2024 at 4:00-6:00 pm
2024-10-16 16:00 - 18:00
On October 16th, from 4 PM to 6 PM, as part of Erasmus+ Week, UCLan Cyprus organises an event with the aim to explore innovative projects funded by the European Commission where UCLan Cyprus participates as a coordinator or consortium partner. Learn about these groundbreaking initiatives and immerse yourself in exciting digital tools and games. The event is organized by INQUIRIUM and UCLan Cyprus and will take place at UCLan Cyprus. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new knowledge and have hands-on experiences with virtual reality and online learning platforms!

ReCommit: Worksite Communication with VR

Discover ReCommit, an Erasmus+ project using a Virtual Reality-enhanced curriculum to support individuals in their post-imprisonment reintegration into the workforce. Attendees can experience firsthand the transformative VR simulations designed to improve worksite communication skills. Hear exciting feedback from users who’ve participated in the program.
More info: recommit-project.eu

BTheChange: Climate Change Education

Join the BTheChange initiative and explore how a personalized, video-based digital platform is advancing climate change education. Tailored to users’ needs, this platform is designed to boost climate knowledge and foster pro-environmental behavior. Experience the platform and see how it can drive change through engaging, easy-to-access content.
More info: bthechangeproject.eu

VIBES: Virtual Reality Sports Interaction

Explore the Erasmus+ project VIBES, designed to bring Virtual Reality (VR) into schools to revolutionize Physical Education and Sports. During the event, you’ll be introduced intro the project, training materials under development aiming at helping PE teachers integrate this innovative tech into their classrooms. Plus, immerse yourself in virtual games and sports through VR headsets and experience the future of education! Co-organized by INQUIRIUM and UCLan Cyprus.
More info: vibes-sports.eu

TIME2ACT@SD: Time to Act through Sustainable experiences for Higher Education students

Embark on a journey towards a sustainable future through interactive learning materials and educational games crafted by the TIME2ACT@SD Erasmus+ project. You will have the opportunity to play the Virtual Reality (VR) game ‘Sustainable Futures-A journey through the SDGs’ , developed by UCLan Cyprus, and explore the latest research findings in relation to students’ and teachers’ awareness on Environmental, Social, and Economic sustainability.
More info: https://time2act.ipsantarem.pt/

Pro-Me-ToM Promoting The Development Of Teachers’ And Students’ Metacognitive And Theory Of Mind Skills

You will have the opportunity to get informed about the results of the project Pro-Me-ToM which implemented a training program of teachers in 5 countries aiming to raise educators and students’ awareness of the value of metacognitive abilities and develop students’ metacognitive abilities at both educational levels (primary & high school).
More info: https://prometom-erasmus.info/
Source: UCLan Cyprus (https://shorturl.at/nxiEU) | Erasmus Days (https://shorturl.at/Qm2cV)

Apply now to attend the 8th Lindau meeting on Economic Sciences
2024-10-18
The European Commission is giving current and past Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellows the opportunity to attend the next Lindau meeting on Economic Sciences in summer 2025. The deadline to apply is 18 October 2024.

Economic Sciences meeting in summer 2025
The meeting of Nobel Laureates on Economic Sciences will be held from 26 to 30 August 2025.
About 400 young scientists from all over the world will get the chance to spend an inspiring week with Nobel Laureates to exchange experiences and establish valuable contacts.
Who can apply
The European Commission is offering a limited number of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellows the opportunity to participate in the event.
Selection criteria
The call for applications is open to both current (you should have commenced your fellowship by 1 September 2024) and past MSCA fellows, including master, doctoral students and young postdoctoral scientists, working in the areas of Economic Sciences or related fields.
In addition to these criteria, the review panel of the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate meetings will select participants among the candidates using its own selection criteria.
Please make sure you comply with all the criteria before applying.
Secure your own funding
The MSCA are not offering travel or fee support for the event, merely the opportunity to attend.
Applicants must ensure that they have the funding necessary to meet their own share of the costs of the event. This will amount to €1.250, plus travel costs. Your organisation and/or your MSCA project must pay the related costs.
We recommend that you get a confirmation from your organisation that these costs will be met at the appropriate time (April/May 2025).
Should you be selected and not able to meet the participation costs, your place will be lost and no other MSCA fellow will be able to benefit from the opportunity.
How to apply
The application process to seek a nomination from MSCA to attend the Lindau meeting is a two-step procedure.
First stage
Submit the following information via the application form.

We will need a limited amount of personal information. Please consult the privacy statement at the end of the form for more information.
A statement of motivation (maximum 250 words) explaining briefly why you think participating will be beneficial for you, your research, your career, and your organisation (if relevant).
An individual letter or letters of recommendation in English (roughly one A4 page each) in a PDF file, which should

include a description of your achievements
be written by a person who knows you well, e.g. supervisor of the Master or PhD thesis

Your recent CV (maximum 4 pages) in a PDF file.

Send all parts of your application to the European Commission by Friday 18 October 2024 13:00, CEST, via the dedicated form. For any questions, please write to EAC-MSCA-LINDAU@ec.europa.eu.
The European Commission will make recommendations to the Lindau Selection Committee around early November 2024.
Second stage
The Lindau Selection Committee will ask candidates who are supported by the European Commission to complete their profiles by 20 November 2024 (TBC).
The Committee will take final selection decisions by mid-March 2025, allowing sufficient time for travel arrangements to be made.
If you require further information, please contact EAC-MSCA-LINDAU@ec.europa.eu.
Timeline

18 October 2024, 13.00, CEST: First stage – deadline for applications
early November 2024: First stage – Commission recommendations to Lindau Selection Committee
20 November 2024: Second stage – deadline for recommended applicants to complete their profiles (exact deadline will be communicated to applicants)
mid-March 2025: Second stage – final selection by Lindau Selection Committee
26 – 30 August 2025: 8th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences

Find out more about the Lindau Meetings

Promoting European cooperation in developing responses to research security challenges: Online Event
2024-10-21
A new online events series about the most relevant research security areas to research management in Europe
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Operationalising “research security” measures has become a defining challenge for research organisations and is one that disproportionately affects research managers as the need for enhanced due diligence and engagement with regulatory compliance measures increases significantly. In January 2024, the European Commission Council Recommendation on Research Security highlighted the need to enhance research security across Europe and outlined the creation of a European centre of expertise on research security, the development of tools to support research organisations and consistency of approach, as well as plans to change the EU’s dual-use export regime.
In April 2024, the presenters delivered a research security summit as a pre-conference event at the EARMA 2024 (European Association of Research Managers and Administrators) Annual Conference in Odense, Denmark. The purpose of the event was to build links in the European research management community by sharing knowledge and practice on operationalising research security guidelines and to establish a basis for further collaboration to build the capacity of research managers to identify and mitigate research security risks in international collaborations.
The aim of this online event series is to address the needs of the research management community identified at the EARMA research security summit in Odense. The presenters, will host a series of three free to attend online events focused on the following research security areas most relevant to European research managers:
1) October 21, 2024: Research security risks – insider threats
2) November 15, 2024: Resources for managing research security risks
3) December 12, 2024: Products to support research security management
Each session will provide practical support to research managers including discussion of case studies, signposting to publicly available tools and resources, and commercially available products.

i-HE2024 International Conference: Innovating Higher Education
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-25
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), the country’s public university and the only higher education institution offering exclusively distance learning, is a member of the European Association for Distance Teaching Universities – EADTU, which brings together all open and distance learning universities in Europe.
Our University is honoured to co-organise on 23-25 October 2024 the annual international conference of EADTU (I-HE2024: Innovating Higher Education), a high-impact conference focusing on current trends, developments, perspectives and challenges of open, inclusive and distance education.
I-HE2024 will take place in Limassol (St. Raphael Hotel).
The main thematic themes of the i-HE2024 conference with the title “Learning the Future of Learning” are the following:

Online, Blended and Synchronous Hybrid Education
Chat GPT, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLM)
Digital Student & Staff Services
Micro-Credentials for Continuing Education
Diversity and Inclusion in Open and Online Education
Sustainability and Green Campus
Innovation in Research and Technology
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Leadership, Strategy & Future Trends
Open Education & Skill Development
Recognition and Qualification Strategies

Programme: https://conference.eadtu.eu/programme
Registration: https://conference.eadtu.eu/registration

CUT: Conference on e-learning and blended learning for empowering teachers in the digital age
2024-10-23 09:30 - 13:00
The research group New Media, Cognition and Learning of the Department of Communication and Internet Studies of the Cyprus University of Technology, organizes the final workshop of the European project TUNED, which is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (https://www.tunedproject.eu/).
TUNED aims to enhance the teaching practice of teachers in online and blended learning environments, providing them with the appropriate tools to help guiders develop self-regulated learning skills.
The final workshop of the project, entitled “Empowering teachers in the digital age: self-regulation and motivation in online and blended learning environments”, will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, between 9:30-13:00, at the St. Raphael Resort, in Limassol.
Participation is possible online. You can view the programme of the conference and register free of charge at the following link: https://shorturl.at/kWOT5
In parallel, the TUNED consortium announces the launch of a competition on Self-Regulation of Learning. The four best entries based on the evaluation criteria will win a prize of €100 each. The competition will close on 30 September 2024 and the winners will be announced during the conference.
Participation in the competition does not necessarily imply participation in the workshop.
For more information on the eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission information, please visit the following link: https://www.tunedproject.eu/contest/

CRoLEV Social Dialogue Week - Visualisation of the Rule of Law and European Values
2024-11-08 09:30 - 18:00
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for the Rule of Law and European Values (CRoLEV) at the School of Law of UCLan Cyprus, is pleased to invite you to the Social Dialogue Week event.
8 November 2024, 9:30-18:00 EET
At UCLan Cyprus campus,
12-14 University Avenue, Pyla,
7080 Larnaka, Cyprus
View the full programme of the event here.

SET Plan Conference 2024 – Budapest, Hungary
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-15
Strategic Energy Technology Plan Conference : Scaling up Research, Innovation and Competitiveness in Clean Energy Technologies
The 18th SET Plan Conference is a high-level conference organised under the patronage of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU in cooperation with the Commission.
The event will provide a platform for policymakers, researchers and industry stakeholders in energy sector to establish connections and expand collaborations aimed at developing and demonstrating innovative cleantech energy solutions, while accelerating their deployment.
This year’s theme, Scaling up Research, Innovation and Competitiveness in Clean Energy Technologies, highlights the need to reinforce the research and innovation landscape, to enhance competitiveness and sovereignty of clean energy technology value chains within the EU.
The agenda includes several thematic parallel sessions and high-level panels in the following areas: the commercialisation of innovative technologies, industrial decarbonisations, geothermal energy, energy storage, hydrogen and skills. We are expecting high-level speakers from the Commission and the Hungarian Ministry of Energy to open the conference. The main goals of the conference are:

enhancing cooperation and synergies between national and European policies
facilitating collaboration within energy R&I
gathering the most promising results of energy R&I

On the afternoon of 13 November, a day before the SET Plan conference, 2 side events will take place

A workshop with the Secretariats of Implementation Working Groups (IWGs) and European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIPs) funded under Horizon Europe (by invitation only). The workshop aims to facilitate awareness and understanding of each other’s activities among all ETIPs and IWGs in the area covered by 5 task forces mentioned in the Communication on the revised SET Plan. It also seeks to establish a continuous cooperation between different ETIPs and IWGs and develop a specific action plan for future collaboration, aligned with the overarching aim of the clean energy transition
A CETPartnership event on how to work together on crosscutting areas between the CETPartnership and the SET Plan with a focus on the 5 task forces and funding opportunities, especially in the context of the Horizon Europe

The draft agenda is available here.

Technological Accessibility and Inclusion by CYENS Centre of Excellence
2024-11-28 09:00 - 12:30
The CYENS Centre of Excellence, organises an event dedicated to Technology Inclusion and Accessibility, aimed at organisations supporting people with disabilities.
The aim of the event is to provide the opportunity for members and administrative staff of organisations to learn about and evaluate the technologies developed by the CYENS Centre of Excellence, so that their use can enhance the accessibility and quality of life of people with disabilities.
At the event, guests will watch technology researchers describe and present each technology project, and will have the opportunity to directly test the technology and provide valuable feedback and ideas for future improvements. A dialogue among participants will follow, with the aim of enhancing technology inclusion.
CYENS, by organising this event, looks forward to strengthening its cooperation with its counterparts and hopes that this event, a few days before the World Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, will help raise awareness and strengthen inclusion in technological developments.
When?
The workshop, entitled Technology Accessibility and Inclusion, will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024, 9am – 12:30pm.
Where?
The event will take place at the CYENS premises at the renovated Nicosia Municipal Market, Lellou Demetriades, Plateia Dimarchou 1, 1016.
Why?
The purpose of the event is for disabled people to have practical interaction with the technologies developed by the Centre.
Confirm your participation here: https://shorturl.at/FxNnJ

QUEST Open Day
2024-11-28 09:00 - 21:30
The QUEST Open Day aims to Discuss Quantum Technologies in Cyprus for Research and Industry. We invite researchers, collaborators, industries and the general public to visit the Cyprus Institute and learn how we are carrying out our mission of making the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center “quantum-ready”.
Different fields and industries that require physics simulation, chemical engineering – and even cultural industries – can leverage the emerging quantum technologies in order to optimize or to create new applications.
To that end, the QUEST Open Day will provide three introductory lectures on different aspects of quantum computation, also in some cases comparing with “classical” algorithms, as well as shedding light into potential applications. There will also be an online invited talk by James Wootton, CSO of Moth Quantum, where insights about connecting academia and industries on working together with quantum technologies.
Location:

The Cyprus Institute
Fresnel Building
20 Konstantinou Kavafi Street 2121, Nicosia, Cyprus

Date:
Starts Nov 28, 2024, 9:00 AM

Ends Nov 28, 2024, 9:30 PM

REGISTER HEREs

9th Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum
2024-11-28 09:45 - 19:30
The Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E) at the University of Cyprus, in collaboration with PwC Cyprus, hosts the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum, a recurring event designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among academics, industry professionals, policy-makers, and entrepreneurs. The forum serves as a vibrant platform to discuss the journey from research to business innovation, touching upon current debates and future trends. It aims to highlight promising research findings that could have commercial or societal impact.
As a special feature, each forum includes a Research Results Exhibition organized by the University of Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Support Service. This exhibition aims to pool multidisciplinary expertise from a range of sectors, including academic researchers, professionals, and business leaders. The goal is to foster synergies that can lead to new research opportunities, economic development, and technological innovation.
Date: 28 November 2024
Time: 09:45 – 19:30 | The Research Exhibition will be opened to the public from 11:30 until 17:30
Location: University of Cyprus – Auditorium B108 (Basement)
Anastasios Leventis Council & Senate Building
Objectives

Research to Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Pathway

Explore current discussions and future trends shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cyprus and beyond.

Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition Finalists

Meet the outstanding finalists of the Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition, a platform that accelerates innovative teams in honing their problem-solving skills and identifying the most viable market fit for their ideas.

Research Showcase

Discover research findings from the University of Cyprus that hold promise for commercial success or societal improvement.

Networking Opportunities

Tap into a vibrant regional ecosystem, where academic rigor meets professional expertise, all committed to fostering social, economic, and environmental progress.
For more information & agenda please visit the event’s website.

Human Rights Day 2024
2024-12-02 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrating Human Rights Day 2024: Keynote Speech and Panel Discussion at UCLan Cyprus
UCLan Cyprus, through its Law School, is an accredited provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes under the relevant Cyprus Bar Association scheme. This event may be relevant for the continuous professional development (CPD) of young and other professionals in Cyprus and internationally. Subject to CBA requirements, CPD points may be available.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, 2 December 2024
Time: 18:00
Venue: UCLan Cyprus Campus, Pyla, Larnaca (AUD1)

What to Expect:
The evening will feature a keynote speech by Her Excellency the Deputy Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Marilena Raouna. This will be followed by a stimulating panel discussion with experts and thought leaders in the field. The discussions aim to deepen the understanding of contemporary human rights issues and promote European values.
A reception will conclude the event, providing an opportunity for attendees to network and engage in meaningful conversations.
Who Can Attend?
This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply interested in human rights and European values, this event is for you. Advance registration is recommended.
For more details or to register, you can go to this link or contact 24694000.

HEInnovate – Training session: Train the Trainers
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-04
About the training session
The aim of this onsite training is to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education through the HEInnovate self-assessment tool and its resources.
Members of the HEInnovate Expert Group will train selected participants with tailored activities and techniques to maximise the use of HEInnovate tools in their higher education institutions.
Practical information
The training will take place in Brussels, Belgium, from 3 to 4 December 2024.
Registration is now open and will run until 3 October 2024.
Access the registration form and workshop agenda
Who can participate
The training is open to anyone interested in developing innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education institutions.
This includes

university staff
researchers
PhD students
professors
teaching assistants
education policy makers
practitioners
academics

About the organisers
The training is organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture.
The training is linked to HEInnovate (an EU initiative in cooperation with the OECD), a tool of the European Strategy for Universities.

Digital & Health matchmaking event on Horizon Europe
2024-12-17 - 2024-12-20
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency is organising a Digital & Health matchmaking event on Horizon Europe (CL1- Health and CL4 – Digital) on 17 December.
The event is aimed at stakeholders who are planning to participate in proposals under the Multisectoral Priorities 1 “Health” and 4 “Digital Technologies, Industry, Space” of Horizon Europe and includes a platform for online networking meetings. The platform will be open to all stakeholders who cannot participate physically in order to organise networking meetings from 18 to 20 December.
For more information you can contact the National Contact Points of Multisectoral Priorities 1 and 4.
Dr. Angelos Dantos email: antantos@research.org .cy Tel: 22205033
George Christou email: gchristou@research.org .cy Tel: 22205030

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!
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European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard and the future of monitoring higher education policy
2025-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
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
