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Synergy Grants Applications: Facts and Figures
This year the ERC received 358 applications. In total, 1,192 principal investigators from 1,041 host institutions applied. An average proposed project involves three principal investigators and has a budget of about €9 million. The highest number of principal investigators comes from German (154) and British (147) institutions.
Europeans express strong support for proposed digital rights and principles
The Commission has published the results of the public consultation on a set of digital principles. The results show broad support for the proposed EU values in the digital space. These principles range from high-speed internet for all, full access to digital skills and education, making sure that children and young people are protected online, to an open, secure and trusted online environment.
New European Bauhaus Acceleration pilot call: EIT Digital awards 4 digital technology ventures to receive international growth support
EIT Digital has announced the four digital technology ventures awarded as part of the New European Bauhaus Acceleration pilot call.
24 start-ups selected for EIT Health’s Bridgehead programme
Twenty-four start-ups have been selected to join EIT Health’s Bridgehead programme, within which they will receive support to expand their presence to new European and global markets.
Gender gap at education level is shrinking, but women are still under-represented in research and innovation
The number of female students and graduates at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels has grown steadily over the last years. However, women are still under-represented in research and innovation careers.
4 EU-funded Nobel Laureates whose research changed our lives
The 25th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is the perfect occasion to delve deeper into some of the groundbreaking discoveries of four MSCA-backed Nobel Prize winners, and to look at how their research, alongside Marie Curie’s, has changed our world for the better.
Down to Earth: EU-funded projects that will help save our soil
The new EU Soil Strategy for 2030 has been adopted. At the European Research Executive Agency, they showcase several recently funded Horizon 2020 projects that will help to improve soil health and foster more sustainable soil management practices.
Over €1 billion requested in Horizon Europe security research funding
For the first Horizon Europe security research calls, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 230 proposals by the deadline on the 23rd of November. The total requested funding was over € 1 billion.
Commission invites cities to express their interest to become part of European Mission ”100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030”
The Commission launched on 25 November a call for expression of interest addressed to cities to join the European Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
Member News
Neapolis University Pafos: Visit of the Ambassador and Consul of the Hellenic Republic
On Tuesday 23.10.2020, at 12.00 p.m. a meeting was held at Neapolis University Pafos between the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Ioannis Papameletiou, the Consul General Mrs. Athena Papageorgiou and the Rectorate and Administration of the University, represented by Mr. George Leptos, Chairman of the Board, Prof. Pantelis Sklias, Rector and Mr. Andreas Moleskis, Director of Administration and Finance.
The Cyprus Institute: Visit by the Executive Director of ALIPH and Ambassador in Charge of International Cooperation in the Field of Heritage
On Thursday, 25th of November 2021, Mr Valery Freland, Executive Director of ALIPH (Alliance Internationale pour la Protection du Patrimoine Dans les Zones de Conflit), Mr Jean-Luc Martinez, Ambassador in charge of International Cooperation in the field of Heritage, and Former President/Director of the Louvre Museum from 2013 to 2021, and Mr Emmanuel Mouriez, representative from the French Embassy, visited CyI’s premises in Athalassa.
Cyprus University of Technology: UNESCO Headquarters in Digital Cultural Heritage welcomes European Commission decision on Common European Cultural Heritage Database
The European Commission publishes a recommendation on a common European cultural heritage data area. The aim is to accelerate the digitization of all monuments, sites, objects and cultural heritage artifacts for future generations, to protect and preserve those at risk and to enhance their re-use in areas such as education, sustainable tourism and cultural creation.
Open University of Cyprus: “Educational Leadership and Policy”: The New Distance Learning Postgraduate Programme offered by the Open University of Cyprus
Education is key to ensure society’s sustainable development and the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) is keen to provide skills and knowledge to better prepare the educational leaders of tomorrow. OUC is a public European university dedicated to open and distance education and the New Postgraduate Programme in “Educational Leadership and Policy” to be offered as of the academic year 2022-2023 is designed by renowned academics based on current and emerging trends in educational policies and practice.
University of Cyprus: The Award of the Cyprus National Commission UNESCO to the Archeology Research Unit of the University of Cyprus
The Award of the Cyprus National Commission UNESCO, for best student short documentary project, on the cultural and natural heritage of Cyprus, was awarded to the Archaeology Research Unit (Group 2) of the University of Cyprus, for the film "Abandoned countryside: Examining the case of Fikardos", within the Department of Cinexeducation of the 4th Archaeological Ethnographic and Historical Festival Cyprus that was organized on the 13th and 14th November 2021.
University of Cyprus: International distinction for academic professor of University of Cyprus
A research article by Dr. Michalis Michaelidis, of the Department of Psychology, was awarded the Richard M. Wolf Memorial Award for outstanding paper by the International Association for the Evaluation of Education achievement (IEA).
Open University of Cyprus: The research project “PLAY- Play, Learn, fight back Anxiety” created a 3D virtual world to face student anxiety
After two years of fruitful and creative work, the research project "PLAY: Play, Learn, fight back AnxietY", in which the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) participated with a research team of the Educational Technology Lab led by Dr. Thanasis Hadzilacos, came to an end
Open University of Cyprus: “Developing a Web Based Learning Environment for Supporting Students’ Argumentation Skills and Reducing Prejudice”: A new research project to be coordinated by the University
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) has secured funding for the implementation of a new research project aiming to “Develop a Web Based Learning Environment for Supporting Students’ Argumentation Skills and Reducing Prejudice”. The proposal will be funded in the framework of the competitive Excellence Hubs Programme of the RESTART 2016-2020 Call of the Cyprus Research & Innovation Foundation.
European University Cyprus: The University is a full member of the European University Association
Following a decision of the Council of the European University Association (EUA) on October 29, 2021, the European University of Cyprus is now a full member of the Union. The accession of the European University of Cyprus to the EUA, which represents more than 800 Universities and National Meetings of Rectors from 48 European countries, is a recognition and confirmation of its extensive research activity, its procedures for ensuring the quality of its curricula, its international collaborations and his academic excellence in general.
20 Apr
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF CEF TELECOM AND ISA2 PROGRAMMES
On the 20, 21 and 22 April, a 3-day event is organized online that looks back at the joint achievements and prepares for the digital journey ahead under the new Digital Europe Programme.
21 Apr
A new flagship initiative – Hubs for Circularity’ Concept, opportunities & challenges for successful implementation
The main objective of the workshop is to prepare for the future calls on H4Cs to ensure the key aspects for an effective implementation are identified and tackled in advance to reach high participation, outstanding proposals and high success rate.
21 Apr
EIT Culture & Creativity - Webinar on new innovation opportunities
Do you want to join Europe’s largest innovation network? A new opportunity for Cultural & Creative Sectors and Industries stakeholders is on the EIT horizon!
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