In a historic moment for higher education in Cyprus, on May 5th, the Rectors of all universities in the country (12) signed a joined Memorandum of Cooperation, aiming to strengthen and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. The signing ceremony took place at the University of Cyprus, in the presence of the Commissioner for Gender Equality, …
On Monday, 18th of November 2024, the Research Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) of the UoL, successfully launched the first of a series of trainings as part of the University of Limassol’s Gender Equality Plan (GEP) 2024-2026. UoL staff members participated in this comprehensive training session titled “Applying Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to Strategies for Diversity, …
The University of Limassol is pleased to announce the participation of its Director, Dr. Afxentis Afxentiou, in a highly impactful study visit to the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Bremen, Germany, from October 14-17, 2024. The visit, sponsored by the EU-funded project NCP_WIDERA.NET under Horizon Europe, …
The CIIM Bioeconomia Center of the University of Limassol in collaboration with the organisation “Kourion 2030” implemented a series of interactive workshops, in the context of the candidacy of the Municipality of Kourion for the title of European Capital of Culture 2030, focusing on the promotion of “Cultural Sustainability”. The workshops were implemented in June …
The University of Limassol’s Gender Equality Plan (GEP) offers a comprehensive roadmap for gender equality. It is implemented across university operations, from governance to research, and aims to eliminate gender bias and violence. This plan adheres to the standards of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027). The UoL GEP was developed in 2023 …
Strengthening the relationship between youth and seniors The intergenerational guidance acts as a tool for intergenerational learning which involves the exchange and acquisition of skills, values, and knowledge among people of different age groups and generations. Through intergenerational guidance, an important outcome is the creation and/ or the strengthening of relationships between these individuals. The …
The University of Limassol is thrilled to share a glimpse into the future of international education through the lens of the University of Limassol’s ongoing commitment to global academic excellence and partnership. Recently, Mrs. Areti Charidemou, esteemed Member of the Council at UoL, embarked on a significant visit to Southwest University in Beibei, Chongqing, China. …
The European Green Deal aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and make Europe the first climate-neutral continent in the world. To make this ambitious green goal live, the Green Deal defines strategic directions for the transformation of the EU economy and societies. As an important part of the European Green Deal, the EU strategy …
The increasing presence of children with migrant background in schools in Cyprus and other European countries is a challenge that requires innovative pedagogical approaches. The project entitled KidLe – Developing an intercultural game as a pedagogic tool for the integration of pupils with migrant background in new learning environments, co-funded by the European Union and …
In scientific research, every discovery begins with a close examination of the tiniest details. Microscopy has long been a cornerstone of scientific enquiry. However, with the progress in imaging techniques and the advent of digital imaging, a new challenge has emerged – the need for sophisticated software to analyse these images effectively. Traditionally, laboratories have …