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The ProPEDeAMCI Website is Now Live!

We are delighted to announce the launch of the official ProPEDeAMCI project website!

👉https://propedeamci.eu/news/

ProPEDeAMCI – Promoting the Effects of Physical Exercise for Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment – is a European initiative dedicated to strengthening the role of physical activity as a pathway to healthier ageing, wellbeing, and improved quality of life
for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.

Through European collaboration, the project aims to:
✅ develop evidence-based guidelines and resources
✅ support healthcare and sport professionals through specialised training
✅ encourage innovative approaches in dementia care
✅ promote inclusion, autonomy, and active participation

Our new website will serve as a hub for:
🔹 project updates and news
🔹 upcoming activities and events
🔹 resources and project results
🔹 insights from our European partnership

Visit the website and follow our journey as we work together towards promoting movement, connection, and healthier ageing across Europe.

Explore more: https://propedeamci.eu/










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In a distinguished ceremony held on May 11, 2026, the Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching for 2026 were presented, honoring members of the academic and research staff who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the delivery of high-quality education.

Through this long-established institution, European University Cyprus reaffirms its enduring commitment to fostering and rewarding excellence by presenting each year two Excellence Awards in Teaching and two Excellence Awards in Research to academics who stand out for their work, dedication, and impact.

The Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology Mr. Demetris Skourides attended the ceremony, delivered a speech and gave the award to the young researcher.

Read the full article here: https://euc.ac.cy/en/annual-excellence-awards-may26/?_gl=1*135mtya*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzI3MTExNDcwLjE3Nzk3NzU2MTc.*_ga_L2P8S9K86V*czE3Nzk3NzU2MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk3NzU2MTYkajYwJGwwJGgxMTAwNDcyOTA3*_ga_99G0G2Y74G*czE3Nzk3NzU2MTckbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk3NzU2MTckajYwJGwwJGgw

Skills for Digital Autonomy: Empowering a Resilient Society

A high-level European conference bringing together policymakers, experts, academia, and industry to shape the future of digital resilience, cybersecurity, and AI skills.

The conference offers an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals, organisational leaders, researchers, students, and individuals interested in digital skills to explore the latest European developments, policies, technologies, workforce needs, and best practices through high-level presentations, networking opportunities, expert panels, and interactive discussions.

The event is under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 and the President of the Republic of Cyprus.

📅 5 June 2026
📍 EUC Cultural Centre, Nicosia, Cyprus
💻 Physical Event (In-person)
⌛Time 08:30 – 18:15 (all day event)

Learn more: https://cyber.euc.ac.cy/skills-for-digital-autonomy-empowering-a-resilient-society/

Register Here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oU9AS0T4drEeurdTZ7ss02

European University Cyprus

Το European University Cyprus και το SOSCIEATH σας προσκαλούν στην 5η διαδικτυακή δημόσια διάλεξη της χρονιάς 2026 με θέμα:

«Από τα δεδομένα, στον αναστοχασμό και στη δράση:
Ο διάλογος εκπαιδευτικών και η φωνή των μαθητών/τριών στις Επαγγελματικές Κοινότητες Μάθησης»

📅 Τετάρτη, 27 Μαΐου 2026
🕕 18:00 – 19:00
💻 Διαδικτυακά

Η διάλεξη απευθύνεται σε εκπαιδευτικούς, συντονιστές/στριες και επαγγελματίες της εκπαίδευσης που ενδιαφέρονται για τις Επαγγελματικές Κοινότητες Μάθησης, τη συλλογική μάθηση και τη βελτίωση της εκπαιδευτικής πρακτικής.

Θα δοθεί βεβαίωση παρακολούθησης.

🔗 Για εγγραφή: https://event.webinarjam.com/ylo48/register/xx0nob8g
🔗 Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: https://soscieath.euc.ac.cy/1891-2/

METEOR Project: New study on the future of doctoral education in Europe

The European project METEOR, with the participation of the European University Cyprus, highlights the need to modernise doctoral education in Europe.

The study, based on 10 countries and interviews with researchers, supervisors and employers, shows that most PhDs remain focused primarily on academic careers, leaving behind the needs of the modern labour market.

Central finding: the need to strengthen cross-cutting skills such as communication, leadership, project management and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The project proposes more flexible and interdisciplinary study models and offers free online training materials for PhD candidates and young researchers.

More information about the training resources is available online: https://www.meteorhorizon.eu/meteor-training-resources/

The METEOR project is funded by the EU through Horizon Europe.

New research published in Nature Human Behaviour uncovers new insights into the genetic history of the Albanian population through ancient DNA analysis. Congratulations to Dr. Alexandros Heraclides, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at EUC and the whole research team, on this significant achievement.

Access the full article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-026-02462-z



European University Cyprus

New EU guidance on the responsible use of Generative AI in research is here.

The European Commission has released an updated version of the ERA Living Guidelines, providing practical recommendations for researchers, research organisations and funding bodies on the ethical and transparent use of Generative AI in scientific research.

As AI continues to transform the research landscape, these guidelines aim to help the research community apply the benefits of Generative AI while safeguarding scientific quality, ethics, data protection and trust in research.

Read the updated guidelines below!



European University Cyprus

Updated ERA living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research Technical and targeted update of the ERA Living Guidelines on the responsible use of Generative AI in research with new recommendations and clarifications.

Το AccessibleEU Κύπρος σας προσκαλεί στην ημερίδα:
«Έξυπνες και Προσβάσιμες Πόλεις: Από τις Μεταφορές, στην Πληροφόρηση, τον Πολιτισμό και πέρα από αυτό»

📅 Σάββατο, 23 Μαΐου 2026
🕘 09:00 – 15:00
📍 Δημοτικό Κέντρο Τεχνών Λευκωσίας

Μια διαδραστική ημερίδα με παρουσιάσεις και ομάδες εργασίας γύρω από την προσβασιμότητα, την κινητικότητα, τον πολιτισμό, τον τουρισμό και τις δημόσιες μεταφορές, με στόχο τη δημιουργία πιο συμπεριληπτικών πόλεων και κοινωνιών.

⭐️ Δωρεάν συμμετοχή
Πιστοποιητικό παρακολούθησης
Προσβάσιμος χώρος με διερμηνεία στην Κυπριακή Νοηματική Γλώσσα και αυτόματο υποτιτλισμό στα ελληνικά

👉 Για εγγραφές, πρόγραμμα και περισσότερες πληροφορίες: https://soscieath.euc.ac.cy/accessibleeu-cyprus-2/

🤗🥳 European Upskilling in Disaster Resilience and Innovation in Vocational Excellence (EU-DRIVE) 📢🤗
🚀Launching today 1 April 2026 our new 🇪🇺 EU-funded project, proudly coordinated by CERIDES European University Cyprus🥳

🏛️ EU-DRIVE is an EACEA ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PEX-COVE project with Grant Agreement no.101260905, with a duration of 4 years and a total maximum EU contribution of approx. EUR 4Mil. 🏛️

👉⚙️ 📚 EU-DRIVE addresses the urgent demand for vocational skills in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), civil protection, and climate resilience. The project unites VET-providers, research centres, universities, and public policy actors to co-create innovative, inclusive, and labour market-relevant training solutions. At its core, EU-DRIVE will establish five Regional DRM Skills Hubs and a transnational Alliance to foster sustained cooperation between VET institutions, emergency services, local authorities, and civil society.

🤗Leveraging the consortium’s strong territorial roots and thematic expertise in wildfires, floods, drought, and crosshazard resilience, the project will design modular curricula, deliver simulation-based training, and implement work-based learning (WBL) in real operational settings. It will issue micro-credentials, integrate cutting-edge technologies like VR and GIS, and engage stakeholders in policy roundtables and knowledge exchange.

🎯EU-DRIVE aims to enhance the skills pipeline into the DRM sector, especially in the public workforce, while supporting systemic innovation in VET. Ultimately, the project sets a scalable, sustainable model of vocational excellence in disaster resilience for Europe.

🌐🤝EU-DRIVE brings together 15 Beneficiaries and 4 Associated Partners from Cyprus 🇨🇾, France 🇫🇷, Greece 🇬🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, Spain 🇪🇸, and Moldova 🇲🇩.
🎓 Coordinator: European University Cyprus
🤝 Beneficiaries:
BK PLUS EUROPE
RTD Talos
KENTRO MELETON ASFALEIAS
PERIFEREIA THESSALIAS
Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας
UNICAM - Universita' degli Studi di Camerino
INGV Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia
Enfap Marche
UNIVERSIDAD PUBLICA DE NAVARRA UPNA
Pau Costa Foundation
FyG Consultores
Nîmes Métropole
Entente Valabre
Nîmes Université
👥 Associated Partners:
COMUNIDAD FORAL DE NAVARRA - GOBIERNO DE NAVARRA
TECHNICAS Y SERVICIOS DE INGENERIA Y CONTROL DEL NORTE SL
ASOCIATIA OBSTEASCA CENTRUL DE INOVARE DI POLITICI DIN MOLDOVA
SYNOMOSPONDIA ERGAZOMENON KYPROU

📷-credit: EACEA/ERASMUS+

📢ProPEDeAMCI + Sport Project – Kick-off Meeting

We are pleased to share that the Kick-off Meeting of the ProPEDeAMCI Erasmus+ Sport Project took place on 17–18 February in Thessaloniki, Greece, hosted by Alzheimer Hellas, the project coordinators.

▶️Project partners from across Europe — including the European University Cyprus — came together to launch this important initiative, focusing on promoting the positive effects of physical exercise on the cognitive, behavioural, and physical wellbeing of people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other dementias.

▶️The meeting marked a strong and collaborative start, laying the foundations for impactful research, innovation, and knowledge exchange.