CYENS Centre of Excellence

31/08/2026

We’re pleased to see CYENS Centre of Excellence featured in Politis for our contribution to CySKILLS-AI, a new AI-powered initiative designed to better align education with the evolving needs of Cyprus’ labour market.

Developed by Artemis Intelligence and CYENS, with the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth as the platform’s public-sector user, CySKILLS-AI will combine national data with continuously updated labour market information to support more evidence-based decisions on education, skills and workforce planning.

The project is funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation, under the “AI in Government” programme of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy.

Read the full feature on Politis: https://en.politis.com.cy/life/1029536/cyprus-develops-ai-tool-to-match-education-with-job-market-needs

CySKILLS-AI will use continuously updated data to help policymakers anticipate the skills Cyprus' economy needs.

31/08/2026

Lost Spaces joins the official programme of CYIFF 2026! Cyprus International Film Festival - Golden Aphrodite CYIFF

Following its recent international recognition, Lost Spaces has been selected for the official programme of the 21st Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF).

The VR film will be presented in Nicosia as part of the festival taking place 21–25 September 2026, with screenings at Melina Mercouri Hall.

We are especially pleased to see Lost Spaces presented to audiences here in Cyprus, continuing its journey across film, immersive media and cultural heritage.

31/08/2026

At , Andri Ioannou from EdMedia at CYENS & Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου together with an international team from Asia and Europe presented a white paper, “Humanising Learning in the Age of AI.”

The paper offers a framework to support policymakers and institutional leaders in humanising learning in the age of AI, by reconfiguring pedagogy and assessment around four guiding principles:

• AI as amplifier, not substitute
• Formation takes priority over performance
• Governance is proportionate to stakes
• A human-centred foundation is cross-civilisational

Together, these principles place the holistic formation of the learner at the centre of how we rethink education in an AI-rich world.

Drawing on evidence and perspectives from Asia and Europe, the work explores how educational institutions can embrace the opportunities offered by AI while preserving the fundamentally human dimensions of learning.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

RAISE-UP raiseupai.eu is building an evidence base on how generative AI is actually being used in higher education and vocational education and training across Europe, with a particular focus on business and technical programmes.

Four consultations are currently open, each aimed at a different group. This is your opportunity to contribute evidence that will help shape the guidelines, tools, and policy recommendations produced by the project.

👉 Take part in our questionnaires — choose the one that best fits your role — and/or share a use case describing how generative AI is being used in practice. https://raiseupai.eu/take-part/

28/08/2026

"10 Years of xR and AI Initiatives of AETMA Lab of DUTH”

Dr. Avgoustos Tsinakos, Professor and Director of the AETMA Lab at Democritus University of Thrace, will reflect on a decade of research bringing together Extended Reality (xR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The talk will explore key milestones, projects and lessons from integrating AI into immersive environments for education and training, while also looking ahead to the next generation of AI-powered xR ecosystems.

2 September 2026
12:00–13:00
CYENS Events Presentation Room & online via Microsoft Teams
Hosted by Fotis Liarokapis

Join online:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/334625870234386?p=xdYQBrKVpJHMBCTkmv

We look forward to welcoming researchers, students and anyone interested in the evolving intersection of AI, immersive technologies and education.

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

CYENS Centre of Excellence was represented at the eCAN Plus WP6 Physical Workshop, held in Odense, Denmark, on 17–18 June 2026.

Titled “Barriers & Facilitators of Virtual Tumor Boards and Digital Transitions in Europe,” the workshop brought together clinical and technical experts from across Europe to explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding digital collaboration, virtual tumour boards and health data exchange.

Representing CYENS, Ioanna Valiandi participated in the workshop and supported its preparation and organisation, contributing to interactive sessions, keynote discussions and live-guided questionnaires addressing both clinical and technical perspectives.

The event was hosted by the Health Innovation Centre of Southern Denmark and co-organised by the eHealth Laboratory of the Cyprus University of Technology as part of the eCAN Plus Joint Action.

Another valuable opportunity for CYENS to contribute to European collaboration around the digital transformation of healthcare.

Learn more: https://ecanplus.eu/experts-from-across-europe-convene-in-denmark-to-advance-virtual-tumour-boards-and-digital-transitions/

26/08/2026

How is generative AI really being used across European higher education and vocational training?

The RAISE-UP project is gathering insights from students, educators and other key stakeholders to help shape practical guidelines, tools and policy recommendations for the responsible use of generative AI.
Four consultations are now open.

👉 Choose the questionnaire that best fits your role or share a real-world use case: https://raiseupai.eu/take-part/

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25/08/2026

Lost Spaces wins at Avanca Film Festival 2026! 🎥

We are delighted to share that Lost Spaces, the immersive VR film developed at CYENS Centre of Excellence, has been named Winner of the VR Film category at the Avanca Film Festival 2026 in Portugal, jointly with Mirage.

The recognition marks an important milestone for the project and its exploration of cultural heritage through immersive storytelling.

Congratulations to the team behind Lost Spaces on this achievement!