University of Cyprus

University of Cyprus: Citizen and stakeholder participation for the strategic planning of the Pedieos River

Cooperative Steps towards Sustainable Development Citizen participation in urban development processes is gradually being recognised as a key aspect of modern urban planning, with important implications for quality of life, social cohesion, inclusion and sustainable development.  The integration of different forms of knowledge and experience in urban planning processes is crucial for generating innovative solutions, …

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University of Cyprus: YUFE on the way to adolescence: insights into past achievements and the road ahead

YUFE Education – pioneering new learning opportunities across boarders YUFE advocates for open, flexible, and inclusive learning pathways for students, staff and lifelong learners. OPEN YUFE is our answer for personalised learning paths, offering a catalogue of over 1200 existing virtual and physical academic courses and informal learning activities. Over 1300 students have enrolled in …

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University of Cyprus: International distinction for the scientific work of the Professor of Chemistry of the University of Cyprus Angelos M. Efstathiou

According to ScholarGPS, Professor of Chemistry Angelos M. Efstathiou is ranked 112th worldwide (Highly Ranked Scholars – Top 0.05%) in the field of Catalysis, making him a leading scientist in this area of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The fact that Professor Angelos M. Efstathiou is ranked as a Top Scholar worldwide by the prestigious ScholarGPS …

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University of Cyprus: New research project by the Society and Urban Form (SURF) Lab of the Department of Architecture of the University of Cyprus

The objectives of the project include the co-production of a common framework for the implementation of urban workshops aimed at education, highlighting the importance of social and political participation in sustainable urban governance. PS-U-GO, brings together partners from leading universities, research institutions and NGOs, such as Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche …

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University of Cyprus: YUFERING Project Achieves Exceptional Results in Transforming Research and Innovation Across Europe

The YUFERING (Young Universities for the Future of Europe – Research and Innovation) project has successfully concluded, delivering significant advancements in research, innovation, and knowledge transfer throughout Europe. The project, funded by the European Commission under Grant Agreement number 101016967, spanned from March 1, 2021, to February 29, 2024, and included partners from ten European universities. The …

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University of Cyprus: Marios Polycarpou, Professor of the University of Cyprus, was awarded an international distinction in the field of Artificial Intelligence

The 2023 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Technical Field Award, which is the highest distinction for scientists/researchers conducting pioneering research work in the field of Artificial Intelligence, was awarded to Marios Polykarpou, Professor of the University of Cyprus and Director of the Research and Innovation Center of Excellence “KIOS”. The award ceremony took place on 2 July …

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University of Cyprus: International Award of the International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP) to Professor Haris Psaltis

The International Nevitt Sanford Award for Outstanding Professional Contributions to Political Psychology was awarded to Haris Psaltis, Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, University of Cyprus. The International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP) award rewards outstanding professional contributions of individuals to Political Psychology. The award was presented on July …

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Three members of the European Office of Cyprus are part of consortia in new funding for additional European Universities Alliances

Three members of the European Office of Cyprus are part of consortia in new funding for additional European Universities Alliances Under the 2024 Erasmus+ European Universities call, the European Commission has selected 14 new European Universities Alliances. These alliances, which include 130 higher education institutions, will be supported with funding of up to € 14.4 …

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University of Cyprus: Establishment of the Cyprus Marketing Academy

The founding assembly of the Cyprus Academy of Marketing (CAM) took place on Thursday 13 June 2024 at the University of Cyprus, attended by 24 academics specialising in the field of marketing and working in state universities (e.g., University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, Open University of Cyprus) and private universities (e.g, During the …

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University of Cyprus: Creation of a new European Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus

Research Centre of Excellence “QSciTec” This is the largest funding received for research and innovation that will establish Cyprus as a hub for quantum computing and technologies in the region.  The project coordinator is Professor Constantia Alexandrou of the Department of Physics. The University of Cyprus announces that the proposal “Quantum Computing for Science and …

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