Category: News

We’re super excited to share that the “Teachers” tab on our MapFinder website/tool is officially ready! 🎉🧑‍🏫

Inside the “Teachers” tab, you’ll find twelve fun and inspiring activities—pick any one and start exploring!

-> Each activity is packed with unique content, so jump in, explore the materials!!
-> Get ready to discover fresh ideas and gain knowledge you didn’t even know you were looking for! 🚀📚

On Saturday, 28 February, an IT Workshop took place at the University of Cyprus, where members of our Lab had the opportunity to present the EDU-MENT project to participants.

During the session, attendees were introduced to the objectives of the project and learned more about the role of the University of Cyprus within the partnership.

It was a great opportunity to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and raise awareness about the EDU-MENT initiative.

#EDUMENT#ErasmusPlus#DigitalSkills#LifelongLearning#UniversityOfCyprus#EUProjects

On the 28th of February 2026, we were excited to take part in the 17th Computer Science Day 2026! Around 80 students from high schools and middle schools across Cyprus joined the event.

We presented our PrivacyLens policy upload page and PolicyScaper, explained the role of machine learning, and inspired students to explore more about regulatory compliance. We also had the chance to let them evaluate our tools and share direct feedback with us a great experience for everyone!

ABOUT EU-COE:

EU-COE (Cultivating positive Online gender Equality narratives among EU adolescents) is a transnational project funded under the CERV Programme. It addresses the growing challenge of online gender-based violence by fostering critical digital participation, promoting positive counter-narratives, and strengthening the capacity of young people, educators, and families. The project combines research, participatory methodologies, creative outputs, and dissemination activities to support gender equality and inclusive digital cultures at European level.

Introduction to Infinity Learning

It’s a digital training platform designed to help educators deepen their understanding of giftedness and enhance the support they offer to gifted students.

It delivers practical and engaging training modules that strengthen teachers’ skills in identification, intervention, and inclusive classroom practices. The platform aims to ensure high-quality, consistent content while empowering schools to create enriched environments where gifted learners can thrive.

In Progress:

• The Course Content is still in progress! ⌛️
• The Translation is almost finished 📝

CYberSafetyV news We were proud to participate as in the Safer Internet Day on 11th February, sharing with students the importance of safe, responsible, and positive use of digital technology.

Thank you to the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute for organizing this event !

Together, we promote a better and safer internet for all.

🚨Update for Mapfinder!!!🚨

After a well-structured process, all the materials have been organized, and we are happy to present the results on our website!
In the “Students” tab, there is a large dropdown menu featuring all twelve exciting activities, and each one offers three engaging levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced! 💯🚀

-> Below are two of the activities! You can explore any of the activities on the website, as well as the three different levels!!📃✍️

• Stay tuned for our next feature: the “Teachers” tab! 🧑‍🏫✅

🔐✨ Want to understand what a privacy policy is really saying? Meet PrivacyLens!

Developed under the CYberSafetyV project by the University of Cyprus, PrivacyLens helps users analyze privacy policies and check how well they align with GDPR standards. Just paste the text or add a link, and get a clear visual report in seconds. 📄✅

Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay in control of your data. 🌐🛡️

#PrivacyLens #CYberSafetyV #GDPR #PrivacyMatters #DataProtection #CyberSafety #UniversityOfCyprus #OnlineSafety

https://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/seit/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PrivacyLensToolFlyerV2.pdf

🔐 As part of WP2 of CYberSafety V, we organised seminars on Online Privacy Protection and Digital Footprint in 4 schools across Cyprus from 28/11/2025 to 29/01/2026.

📍 The seminars took place in Ammochostos (2 schools), Nicosia (1 school), and Pafos (1 school), reaching a total of 346 students.

During the seminars, students learned about personal and sensitive data, digital footprint, cookies, GDPR, and practical ways to protect their privacy online. We also presented CYberSafety tools including eFollowMe, the GDPR game, and PrivacyLens. 🌐✨

#CYberSafetyV #OnlinePrivacy #DigitalFootprint #GDPR #CyberSafety #SaferInternet

Please check out the first official ERUDiTE visual materials, which will be used throughout the project’s educational and communication activities

You can find it here!

Today marks the exciting start of the development of MapFinder! 🚀

What is MapFinder?
-> MapFinder is an innovative digital platform designed to support enrichment and deeper learning. It offers interactive and digital resources tailored for students with high abilities, while also providing a rich variety of materials for teachers.

-> Its main goal is to create meaningful enrichment and deep learning opportunities for gifted and high-ability students, making learning more engaging, inspiring, and accessible.

🚨 BIG NEWS from SmartApp! 🚨

We’re excited to share that SmartApp is packed with four amazing video categories designed just for you! 🎬✨

🔹 Understanding High Abilities
🔹 Identification & Evaluation
🔹 Support & Guidance
🔹 Special Cases

Each video is engaging, informative, and made to help you learn with ease and confidence 💡

👉 Jump in, explore, and start watching!

🔍 Meet PolicyScraper by PrivacyLens!
It uses machine learning techniques to check privacy policies for regulatory compliance and provides a compliance percentage to help users better understand policy quality and coverage. 📄🤖💡