On 15 June 2026, the European Commission has launched two calls for evidence to help shape the future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategy. This key follow-up initiative is expected to be adopted by the end of 2026. The strategy aims to strengthen Europe’s capacity in ocean and water research and innovation by …
A recent study conducted within the framework of the European METEOR project, with the participation of European University Cyprus, highlights the need to transform doctoral education across Europe. The study was based on interviews with doctoral candidates, supervisors, university administrators, and employers, as well as on an analysis of policies and scientific literature. It examined …
In 2025, the One Archaeological Science in the BEMME Region (OneArchSci) project successfully launched its activities, marking a strong start toward capacity building, knowledge transfer, and public engagement under Horizon Europe WIDERA. Capacity Building A comprehensive programme of training workshops was delivered, covering stable and radiogenic isotope analysis, GIS, statistics, and archaeological materials science, led by internationally …
The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU’s strategic goals. These goals include achieving climate neutrality, boosting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and innovation, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly changing world. To achieve …
The European Union has officially launched the Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAMR). Co-funded by Horizon Europe with €75 million, this ambitious 10-year programme tackles the urgent global health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Next steps AMR causes over 35,000 deaths annually in the EU and 1.27 million worldwide (2019), with projections of up to 10 million per …
On September 3, 2025, a delegation of the University of Cyprus and representatives of Sveučilište u Rijeci / University of Rijeka visited the University Computing Centre (SRCE) as part of the CoARA Boost project funded through the Horizon Europe programme. The aim of the project is to improve the practices of evaluating scientific activity at …
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics announces its inclusion as a new partner in the European project PoCCardio (Personalised Medicine by using an Advanced Point-of-Care Tool for Stratified Treatment in High Risk Cardiovascular Patients), which aims to improve the prediction and prevention of myocardial infarctions. As part of the project, 1,800 patients with a …
The Republic of Korea has officially become the first Asian country to associate with Horizon Europe, the EU’s multibillion research and innovation programme. Korean researchers and organisations can now participate in several areas of the programme on equal terms with those for EU Member States. They will be able to join and lead international research consortia, …
The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation engine and global edge. In support of the digital transition, the work programme will foster research and innovation to make this decade Europe’s digital decade and lay the groundwork to ensure …
Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, is proving to be a major driver of economic and societal benefits. For every euro of costs to EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for EU citizens by 2045. In terms of economic growth, every euro of …