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 …
A pioneering study entitled, “Effectiveness of Ketamine for the Prevention of Relapse in Patients with Opioid Use Disorders – PROUD” is underway in Cyprus, under the coordination of the University of Cyprus and in collaboration with the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO). This research, the first of its kind in our country, aims to investigate …
From 15 to 17 May 2024, the Annual Strategic Forum of the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) Alliance was held at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, bringing together key members of the Strategic Council, the Executive Committee, work packages leaders, YUFE project coordinators and representatives from the YUFE Central Office. The …
The University of Cyprus (Department of Biological Sciences and Oceanographic Centre), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFA), has undertaken the creation of an electronic database on the marine biodiversity of Cyprus. The aim of the collaboration is to provide a detailed and dynamic record of Cyprus’ marine biodiversity in an …
A new large-scale research project from the Horizon Europe programme has been awarded to the University of Cyprus. The project, with a total budget of € 6 500 000 will be coordinated by Dr Panagiotis Gialluros, Professor of the Faculty of Medicine. The project, acronymed ISMED-CLIM, is entitled ”Innovative Solutions across the Mediterranean for mitigation …
The European Academy of Sciences and Arts has elected for 2024 as a full member of the Technical and Environmental Sciences Class, Konstantinos S. Pattichis, Professor at the Department of Informatics and Director of the Biomedical Engineering Research Centre of the University of Cyprus and Head of the Smart, Ubiquitous and Participatory Technologies in Health …
A distinction for the Cypriot academic community around the world and evidence of its dynamic development is the participation of eight academics in the Academia Europaea – European Academy of Sciences, four of whom are from the University of Cyprus. The Academia Europaea Founded in 1988, Academia Europaea is an international non-governmental organisation, with distinguished …
The European Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) consortium is expanding with the participation of organisations from four new EU countries, including biobank.cy, the University of Cyprus’ Centre of Excellence for Biobanking and Biomedical Research. The GDI project, co-funded by the European Digital Europe Programme (Digital), aims to implement the 1+ million genomes (1+MG) initiative to promote …
The University of Cyprus announces the launch of the European project for research in the field of computational mechanics, plasma physics and cancer therapy research, entitled “A minimally Invasive surgical platform aGainst paNcreatIc and biliary Tract cancErs using cold atmospheric PLASMA” – IgnitePLASMA. The research project is funded for four years by the European Innovation …
Chrysanthos S. Chrysanthou, Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek Philology at the Department of Classical Studies and Philosophy (CFI) of the University of Cyprus, was unanimously elected on 7 April 2024 as a member of the class of “Social Sciences and Humanities” of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE). The Academy said that his election was …