University of Nicosia Secures EU Funding for Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Detection Project

The non-coding RNA research laboratory (ncr-RESLA) of the School of Life and Health Sciences of the University of Nicosia, under the University of Nicosia Research Foundation (UNRF), has secured €368,750 as part of a larger €13.2 million grant awarded to the DISARM consortium under the EU Horizon programme. This funding supports the groundbreaking project DISARM (Disarming the …

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University of Limassol: Co-funded Project Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Protection of Personal Data When Using Artificial Intelligence

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Ms. Irini Loizidou Nicolaidou, the Executive Director of the University of Limassol, Ms. Ioanna Panayiotou, and the Secretary General of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Philokypros Rousounides, signed the consortium agreement for the co-funded project Data ProTech. The project Data ProTech – “Supporting Data Protection Compliance …

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European University Cyprus: Launch of Teachers’ HAVEN Academy: A European Initiative to Empower Educators

European University Cyprus is participating as a partner in the project “Teachers’ HAVEN Academy: A European Initiative to Empower Educators”, which aims to support teachers’ professional development, well-being, and community building across Europe. Led by OIC Poland Foundation, the Teachers’ HAVEN initiative brings together 10 esteemed institutions from 8 countries to create a comprehensive, research-based training …

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Commission mobilises €910 million to boost European defence and close capability gaps

With a budget of €7.3 billion for 2021-2027, the EDF is the EU’s primary instrument to support defence R&D cooperation. It fosters collaboration among companies of all sizes and research institutions across the EU and Norway. Additionally, the EDF is driving the transformation and expansion of the EU defence ecosystem with the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) at …

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EU pledges over €300 million in ocean conservation efforts at Our Ocean Conference in Busan

At Our Ocean Conference in Busan, in the Republic of Korea, the European Union announced €301,485,000 in EU funding to support actions in the fields of the sustainable blue economy, marine pollution, marine protected areas, digital oceans, sustainable fisheries, and ocean and climate change. This year’s conference, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will showcase the accomplishments, and best …

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Commission invests €140 million to deploy key digital technologies

The Commission has opened four new calls worth €140 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) to advance the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI), promote advanced digital skills, expand the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and fight disinformation. Of these €140 million, €55 million is being made available to introduce generative AI …

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MSCA opens €97.7 million call for Staff Exchanges

The Staff Exchanges action offers a unique opportunity to promote the transfer of knowledge and innovation through international research collaborations. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges 2025 call is open as of today. The deadline to submit proposals is 8 October 2025. The European Commission will allocate €97.7 million to fund around 85 projects promoting cooperation between organisations in …

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Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted. The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake by businesses and …

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The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics: New “RESTART 2016–2020, Bilateral Collaborations” Programme EDIT-4-IRON: Genome Editing for Iron-Restrictive Therapy of Hereditary and Acquired Haematological Disorders

The Molecular Genetics Thalassemia Department (MGTD) of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) proudly announces the start of a new project named EDIT-4-IRON: Genome Editing for Iron-Restrictive Therapy of Hereditary and Acquired Haematological Disorders. This 36-month project is funded with €200,000.00 under the “RESTART 2016–2020, Bilateral Collaborations” programme of The Research and Innovation Foundation. EDIT-4-IRON is a bilateral Cyprus-Israel programme that …

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