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We had the opportunity to take part in the Safer Internet Day event organized by the Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth with the support of the Cyprus Safer Internet Center – CyberSafety.

During the event, we proudly presented e-followMe and the GDPR Game, engaging students and educators in fun, interactive ways to learn about online safety, privacy, and responsible digital behavior.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand and contributed to this important conversation about making the internet a safer and better place for all!

#SaferInternetDay#CyberSafety#DigitalEducation#OnlineSafety#GDPR#efollowMe

Discover the Key Principles of Sustainable Tourism!

In Module 1 of the MineTOUR project, we dive into the “Key Principles of Sustainable Tourism Practices”, empowering you to make a real impact!

Minimize environmental impact

Respect local culture and communities

Provide economic benefits to locals

Support sustainable visitor experiences

Let’s embrace responsible tourism and work together for a more sustainable future!

#MineTOUR#SustainableTourism#ResponsibleTravel#CommunityFirst

Date: Friday, 12/02/2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Room 010 “Εύη Σοφιανού”, University of Cyprus

We are excited to invite you to the Dished Multiplier Event, where innovation and expertise come together! This event will feature insightful discussions from distinguished speakers across various fields.

Keynote Speakers:

Kyriacos Kyriacou, PhD – Emeritus Professor, Past Dean of the Postgraduate School, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics https://www.cing.ac.cy/

Ms. Theophano Pampaka – PASYKAF https://pasykaf.org/

Ms. Kyriaki Georgiou – School of Automotive Engineering (SOAE) @School of Automotive Engineering https://saeautoeng.com/

Thomas Fotiadis, PhD – Department of Computer Science, SEIT Lab, University of Cyprus https://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/seit/

Katerina Petsa – Department of Computer Science, SEIT Lab, University of Cyprus https://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/seit/

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with experts, share ideas, and explore new perspectives!

Save the date and spread the word! See you there!

Exciting updates from the EPSILON project as we reach our final stages! Stay informed about our journey, achievements, and the impact we’ve made across Europe.

Read the latest newsletter below

Find the EPSILON Platform here https://epsilon.cs.ucy.ac.cy/ ! #DataForGood#ErasmusPlus#HigherEducation#EPSILONProject

Empowering Youth for Sustainable Tourism!

On January 28, 2025, the MineTOUR project successfully hosted an online seminar, uniting young changemakers eager to drive sustainable tourism in their communities.

Key Highlights:

Introduction to the MineTOUR mission & toolkit

Engaging discussions on sustainable tourism, financial literacy, digital skills, & community engagement

Practical exercises & idea-sharing to promote responsible tourism

Participants gained valuable insights, innovative tools, and a strong network of like-minded individuals ready to make a difference!

Let’s continue working together to preserve cultural heritage and build a more sustainable future!

Website: https://minetour.eu/

#MineTOUR#SustainableTourism#YouthEmpowerment#CommunityEngagement

On January 16th and 17th, we launched the Erasmus+ project eHelped-IT with a fantastic kick-off meeting in Bucharest, Romania! 🎉

💡 What is eHelped-IT all about?
This project aims to:
✔️ Raise awareness about the importance of eHealth Literacy (eHL) in medical and allied health fields.
✔️ Assess the eHL skills of medical and allied health students using innovative self-assessment tools.
✔️ Enhance students’ eHL skills through hands-on strategies and interventions.
✔️ Provide evidence-based eHL recommendations for policy decision-makers.
✔️ Share the project’s results for a new and effective approach to eHL.

🎓 During the kick-off, each partner presented their assigned work packages, and the collaboration was inspiring. We also had the pleasure of touring the university, guided by our incredible hosts, who made us feel so welcome. 🤝🌟

Together, we’re building a healthier, more digitally literate future for healthcare! 💪🌐

#ErasmusPlus #eHelpedIT #eHealthLiteracy #MedicalEducation #DigitalHealth #Collaboration #Bucharest #InnovationInHealthcare

We’re thrilled to launch EmTech4HE, our Erasmus+ project dedicated to modernizing Higher Education through emerging technologies and innovative teaching approaches! Our key objectives:

✅ Revolutionize HE courses with cutting-edge tech integration.
✅ Foster interdisciplinary learning and transferable skills.
✅ Promote a culture of excellence in teaching and academic training.
✅ Establish strong monitoring systems to track the impact of innovation.

Join us on this journey to shape the future of education! 🌍📚✨

#EmTech4HE #ErasmusPlus #HigherEducation #Innovation #TeachingExcellence #EdTech #FutureOfLearning

Είσαι νέος και θέλεις να αναδείξεις τον τόπο σου μέσα από τον τουρισμό;

Έχεις πάθος για τη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη και τη διατήρηση της τοπικής πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς; Αν ναι, τότε το διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο του έργου MineTOUR είναι για σένα!

Στόχος του έργου: Να ενδυναμώσει τους νέους ώστε να γίνουν ενεργοί πολίτες και να συμβάλλουν στη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη της περιοχής τους, αναπτύσσοντας τις ψηφιακές και οικονομικές τους δεξιότητες.

Τι θα μάθεις:

Πρόσβαση σε καινοτόμα εργαλεία προώθησης.

Πρακτικούς τρόπους για την προώθηση της τοπικής πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς.

Ιδέες για ενίσχυση της συμμετοχής σου στην κοινότητα.

Στρατηγικές για δικτύωση με επαγγελματίες του τουρισμού και νέους με όραμα.

28 Ιανουαρίου 2025

18:00 – 19:30

Πλατφόρμα: Zoom

Γίνε πρωταγωνιστής στη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη του τόπου σου!

#MineTOUR#SustainableTourism#RuralTourism

Last week, the Pontifical University of Salamanca hosted the first transnational meeting of the UA-Talent-UP project, bringing together partners from across Europe and Ukraine to collaborate, share insights, and plan for the future.

Over three days, we discussed the progress of key initiatives like Creativity Hubs and MOOCs, while also reflecting on the resilience of Ukrainian universities during these challenging times. A heartfelt highlight was the roundtable discussion, where Ukrainian educators shared their experiences of perseverance and innovation amidst the war.

Moments like these remind us of the power of education and collaboration to drive change. Stay tuned for more updates on this inspiring journey!

#UATalentUP#HigherEducation#Collaboration#Resilience#Innovation

http://uatalentup.eu/…/first-transnational-meeting-upsa/

On 29th November, the DigiComPass Conference concluded with an inspiring day of presentations and workshops at Senate Bldg B108, University of Cyprus.

Highlights of the Day:

✅ Informational Session: DigiComPass Association by Dr. Alexandros Yeratziotis (SEIT Lab, University of Cyprus)

✅ Insightful talks on digital skills training and innovative teaching methods by:

– Mr. Fernando Benavende & Mr. Emilio Sanz (IFESCOOP, Spain)

– Dr. Constantinos Tsouris (Language Centre, UCY)

– Ms. Evangelia Vanezi (SEIT Lab, University of Cyprus)

✅ Engaging workshops:

– Non-formal learning tools and formal education by Ms. Fotini Arapi (KA.N.E., Greece)

– GAI-supported content creation by Mag. Peter Mazohl

A warm thank you to all our speakers and workshop leaders for sharing their expertise and to our participants for their enthusiasm and contributions. This day was a fitting conclusion to a remarkable conference!

#DigiComPass #Conference2024 #InnovationInEducation #FlippedLearning #ThankYouSpeakers

On 28th November, the DigiComPass Conference continued with a full day of thought-provoking presentations and dynamic workshops at OED 01 (MBA), University of Cyprus.

Highlights of the Day:
✅ Keynote by Mag. Peter Mazohl: Transforming Education – The Power of Flipped Learning 3.0
✅ Inspiring sessions on flipped learning, digital competences, and design thinking by:
– Dr. Alexandros Yeratziotis (University of Cyprus)
– Assoc. Prof. Soulla Nicolaou (University of Nicosia Medical School)
– Ms. Nina Christine Peters (August-Wilhelm Scheer Institute, Germany)
– Diyana Todorova (BrainLog, Denmark)
– Mr. Filaretos Vourkos & Ms. Fotini Arapi (KA.N.E., Greece)

✅ Workshop: Innovate Backwards: Shaping the Digital Skills of Tomorrow by Ms. Nina Christine Peters
✅ Closing insights by Mag. Peter Mazohl, Harald Makl (EBI), Michail Filioglou

A huge thank you to all our speakers for sharing their expertise and to all participants for making this day an enriching experience.

Together, we are advancing the future of education and innovation!
#DigiComPass #Conference2024 #FlippedLearning #DigitalCompetences #ThankYouSpeakers #erasmusPlus

On 27th November, the DigiComPass Association held its Second General Meeting in Cyprus, bringing together members and partners for a productive day of discussions and updates.

Highlights included:
✅ Approval of the new 2-year program
✅ Updates on the platform and deliverables
✅ Final reporting and next steps

A big thank you to all attendees for making this event a success. Together, we’re paving the way for innovative digital solutions! 💻🤝

#DigiComPass #Collaboration #Innovation #erasmusPlus

On the 25th of November our Lab in collaboration with the Nireas Research Center organized a Multiplier Event for the erasmus + project Brights.

Our guest speaker was Dr. Korfiatis who spoke to us about sustainability.

From our lab Mr. Marios Kyprianou spoke about the project and from Nireas Research Center Mrs. Toxqui and Mrs. Naziri spoke.

The event was a success as several people attended it in person and online!