Nikolas Bakirtzis (Assoc. Prof., CyI) co-edited with Lucca Zavagno (Assoc. Prof., Bilkent U.) “The Routledge Handbook of the Byzantine City: From Justinian to Mehmet II (ca. 500 – ca. 1500).” The volume also includes a chapter by PhD candidate and APAC Labs / STARC Research Assistant Athanasios Koutoupas, and, two chapters by Dr. Bakirtzis. The …
Research-driven environmental policies, and new technologies and services to support their effective implementation and monitoring, are essential for a timely and concerted approach to adapt to and mitigate the effects of the unfolding climate crisis. European Research Infrastructures (RIs) of the Environment Domain, collectively referred to as the European Environmental and Earth System RIs (ENVRI) …
The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of The Cyprus Institute hosted a landmark “Industry Day” on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, organised within the framework of the EUROCC2 project. The event, led by CaSToRC Director, Prof. Constantine Dovrolis, marks a significant step in incorporating advanced digital technologies such as High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data …
The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) has completed the first Arabian Gulf atmospheric research expedition aboard the marine research vessel “Jaywun”, gathering ground ozone and emissions formation data in Abu Dhabi waters. The expedition was a collaboration between EAD and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of The Cyprus Institute, and the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry …
In Decemeber 2023, The Cyprus Institute marked a significant milestone, as the Energy Department of our Energy, Environment & Water Research Center (EEWRC) researchers successfully conducted their first Winter School, an integral component, organized within the Treaty Project of the EIT HEI Initiative, along with the guidance of The Cyprus Institute’s Graduate School. Dr. Marios …
The critical role of The Cyprus Institute as a regional hub of science and innovation to address climate challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region was underlined during COP28 Summit in Dubai. The critical contribution of The Cyprus Institute’s (CyI) Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) in advancing scientific knowledge on climate change …
The U-SOLVE project has successfully concluded its official activities through a comprehensive two-day event on the 29th and 30th of November. This event encompassed the final project meeting of the U-SOLVE partners as well as the highly anticipated U-SOLVE Open Workshop. These two days mark the culmination of the project’s transnational events, signifying a significant …
At the recent WEFE Nexus Community of Practice Workshop, part of the WEFE4MED project led by The Cyprus Institute and funded by Prima Program, we witnessed a convergence of expertise and dedication in Barcelona. This gathering, crucial for advancing sustainable practices in the Mediterranean, featured in-depth discussions on regional environmental challenges and collaborative strategies using …
The Cyprus Institute is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of a seminar conducted by the former Innovation Manager of the MIT Deshpande Centre. The seminar took place on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, at our campus, where Ms. Karen Golmer, shared her wealth of knowledge and experience with our researchers, students and faculty. The seminar, …
The latest developments concerning the crucial issue of energy production and security, in conjunction with the related governmental policy, were analysed at an open discussion that took place on Wednesday, 1st of November 2023 at CyI’s premises. The discussion was an initiative of the Friends of The Cyprus Institute Association and in particular its President, …