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  • Last modified on Thursday, 19 December 2024 07:20

Climate Change and Air Pollution Could Risk 30 Million Lives Annually by 2100

New study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the impact of temperature surpassing that of pollution for a fifth of the global population.
New study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the impact of temperature surpassing that of pollution for a fifth of the global population.   Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern,…
  • Last modified on Thursday, 05 December 2024 08:52

Cyprus Institute Researchers Participate in Groundbreaking Research Highlighting Crucial Role Of Isoprene, Released by Trees, in The Fight Against Global Warming

Graphic: Schematic of new particle formation from isoprene in the upper troposphere
Schematic of new particle formation from isoprene in the upper troposphere New ground-breaking research, led by the CLOUD team at CERN, which includes researchers from the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of The Cyprus Institute, has discovered that isoprene,…
  • Last modified on Monday, 25 November 2024 09:57

International Conference on Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East: Revival of the Cyprus Initiative on Climate Change Announced by President of the Republic

International Conference on Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East: Revival of the Cyprus Initiative on Climate Change Announced by President of the Republic
  During the Opening Ceremony of the International Conference on the "Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East" (emmeclimate2024.cyi.ac.cy), President Nikos Christodoulides announced the revival and strengthening of the Initiative undertaken by the Republic of Cyprus in…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 13:21

Assoc. Prof. Efthymia Nikita Named Top Scholar by ScholarGPS

Dr Nikita’s recognition as a Top Scholar by ScholarGPS is another testament to her outstanding contributions to bioarchaeology and the broader field of archaeology.
  Dr Efthymia Nikita, Assoc. Professor in Bioarchaeology at the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC) of The Cyprus Institute, has been named a Top Scholar by ScholarGPS. This prestigious recognition places her at No. 19…
  • Last modified on Friday, 05 July 2024 08:46

Connecting Industry with Cutting-Edge Research: CyI Organizes Second Industry Day Event

The event featured insightful presentations from prominent Cypriot companies at the forefront of technological innovation, as well as from CaSToRC researchers and faculty
CyI’s Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC), in its capacity as Cyprus’ National Competence Center for High Performance Computing (HPC), hosted its second “Industry Day” event on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. Organized under the EuroCC2 project, the event aimed…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 11:58

2024 Graduation: Know your Times and Act with Knowledge

Well-deserved celebrations at The Cyprus Institute 2024 Graduation Ceremony
The Cyprus Institute held its 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Dr. Nikos Christodoulides, who addressed the event. Prof. Didier Roux,…
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 13:52

“sCYence Fair 2024”: Empowering Tomorrow Through Youth Innovation

This year’s Fair had an impressive turnout, with over 60 student teams representing more than 50 schools from both the public and private sectors.
This year’s “sCYence Fair” 2024 unfolded with a clear mission: To ignite curiosity and foster passion for science among Cyprus’ youth. Under the auspices of Dr. Athena Michailidou, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports, the annual event, held for…
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 08:26

Decoding the Secrets of Tamdult’s Metalworking Legacy in Medieval Morocco

CyI researchers from STARC’s Archaeological Science group are participating in an important project to unravel the technology of silver, copper and brass production in medieval Morocco
  CyI researchers from STARC’s Archaeological Science group are participating in an important project to unravel the technology of silver, copper and brass production in medieval Morocco. The Moyenne Vallee du Draa in southern Morocco is home to the hilltop…
  • Last modified on Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

NOUS: A Pioneering Urban Sustainability Hub for a Greener Future

From left to right: UCY Rector, Prof. Tasos Christophides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, Mayor of Strovolos, Mr. Andreas Papacharalambous and CyI President, Prof. Stavros Malas
  The ground-breaking Urban Sustainability Hub “NOUS” was inaugurated on Friday, December 8, 2023, by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, alongside political and state representatives.   “NOUS”, which is now fully operational and ready…
  • Last modified on Friday, 01 December 2023 13:38

Green Transition Through Solar Energy: Path to a Greener Future

From left to right: Ambassador of Spain to Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Ferrán Carrión, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission in Cyprus, Mrs. Zambarta, Commissioner for the Environment, Mrs. Panayiotou and CyI President Prof. Malas
  The Cyprus Institute, in collaboration with the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, the Embassy of Spain in Cyprus, and the Commissioner of the Environment organised a workshop entitled “Progressing in Green Transition: Advancing the Clean Energy Agenda…
  • Last modified on Monday, 17 July 2023 07:54

Cyprus Institute Researchers Document the Shatby Necropolis in Alexandria, Egypt

Aerial view of the Shatby Necropolis as seen before the start of the project “The Alexandrian Necropolis”
 Image: Overall view of the 3D model of the site   Following the completion of a thorough three-year preservation project, the Hellenistic-era Shatby Necropolis in Alexandria is now open to the public, both physically and digitally.   The official opening of…
  • Last modified on Friday, 07 July 2023 08:56

Bringing Back to Life the Ariño Dinosaur Fossils in Spain

Photo: STARC Researchers participate in the 3D Documentation and Digital Analysis of the Ariño Dinosaur Fossils
The STARC Researchers participated in an important multidisciplinary and multi-institutional project for the 3D documentation and digital analysis of the Ariño (Teruel, Spain) dinosaurs fossils   Researchers from CyI's Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC) are…
  • Last modified on Monday, 12 June 2023 13:19

CyI Innovation Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Industry in Cyprus

The first Innovation Workshop and Speed Networking Event, organized by The Cyprus Institute, brought together the country's academic and business community
  The first Innovation Workshop and Speed Networking Event, organized by The Cyprus Institute, brought together the country's academic and business community   The first “Innovation Workshop and Speed ​​Networking Event” was successfully organized by The Cyprus Institute in collaboration…
  • Last modified on Thursday, 01 June 2023 06:29

“Meet the FIVE Face to Face”: Cyprus Discovers its Identity Through its History

From left to right: Mrs. Giota Papadopoulou, Prof. Stavros Malas, Mrs. Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides, Dr Kirsi Lorentz and Mr. Michalis Hatzigiannis
 From left to right: Mrs. Giota Papadopoulou, Prof. Stavros Malas, Mrs. Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides, Dr Kirsi Lorentz and Mr. Michalis Hatzigiannis Contemporary Cypriot culture and the historical signature of the past was highlighted at the event “Meet the 5 Face to…
  • Last modified on Thursday, 06 April 2023 07:29

“sCYence Fair 2023”: Science and Innovation for Tomorrow’s Young Researchers

This year’s festival was supported by the representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, and together with Embassies of EU Member States in Cyprus presented scientific activities, experiments and products that brought children closer to real life, modern technology.
The largest and most innovative Science Festival of Cyprus, “sCYence Fair 2023”, was successfully co-organized by The Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute’s Education Unit for the Environment and Sustainable Development. The event took place under the auspices of…
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 28 December 2022 08:28

Prof. Thilo Rehren, A.G. Leventis Professor for Archaeological Sciences, Awarded "Cyprus Research Prize - Distinguished Researcher 2022" for Social Sciences and Humanities

From left to right: National Chief Scientist, Dr Nikolas Mastroyiannopoulos, Prof. Thilo Rehren, President of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Annita Demetriou, and Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr. Kyriakos Kokkinos
At a ceremony on Friday, 16 December 2022, Prof. Thilo Rehren, the A.G. Leventis Professor for Archaeological Sciences at The Cyprus Institute, was awarded the "Cyprus Research Prize - Distinguished Researcher 2022" prize for his contributions to science in the…
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 08:46

EAD Leads World-First Offshore Atmospheric Research Expedition Between Spain and UAE in Partnership with Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and The Cyprus Institute

From left to right: Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Prof. Jos Lelieveld, Executive Director of Environment Information, Science Outreach Management Sector at EAD, Ahmed Baharoon, and CARE-C Director, Prof. Jean Sciare
    From left to right: Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Prof. Jos Lelieveld, Executive Director of Environment Information, Science Outreach Management Sector at EAD, Ahmed Baharoon, and CARE-C Director, Prof. Jean Sciare The Environment Agency –…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 13:21

CyI Assistant Professor Dr. Tuija Jokinen Awarded Prestigious ERC Starting Grant

Dr Jokinen’s is the only ERC Starting Grant proposal selected for funding at a Cyprus-based research institution in 2022
Dr. Tuija Jokinen, Assistant Professor at The Cyprus Institute’s Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C), has been selected for funding for a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for an innovative project proposal exploring “The role of Base…
  • Last modified on Monday, 21 November 2022 09:15

CyI Leading Regional Efforts in Tackling Climate Crisis

Top left photo is of the Red Sea Ecosphere Conference in Aqaba. Remaining pictures show the COP27 Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh
Top left photo is of the Red Sea Ecosphere Conference in Aqaba. Remaining pictures show the COP27 Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh The important and leading role of The Cyprus Institute in the global efforts to address the effects of the climate…
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 16:36

2022 Enrico Fermi Lecture: Hydrogen has a Crucial Role in Reshaping Energy Production

The renowned Italian scientist Dr Nicola Armaroli delivers the lecture entitled "Hydrogen Dilemma"
The renowned Italian scientist Dr Nicola Armaroli delivers the lecture entitled "Hydrogen Dilemma" The salient role of molecular hydrogen as an energy vector in reshaping energy production and its revival after decades of technical and economic hurdles was tackled on…
  • Last modified on Friday, 14 October 2022 09:37

Cyprus Government’s Climate Change Initiative Goes into Action

From left to right: President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, Special Envoy of the President and CyI President, Prof. Costas Papanicolas, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of Cyprus, Dr Costas Kadis, and Perm. Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Andreas Gregoriou
The next steps for the Initiative were announced at a Press Conference held at the Presidential Palace. Photo from left to right: President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, Special Envoy of the President and CyI President, Prof.…
  • Last modified on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 08:32

Visit by Presidential Candidate, Mr. Achilleas Demetriades, to CyI

From left to right: Mr. Achilleas Demetriades, Dr Petros Kareklas, Prof. Costas N. Papanicolas and Dr Michalis Yiangou
From left to right: Mr. Achilleas Demetriades, Dr Petros Kareklas, Prof. Costas N. Papanicolas and Dr Michalis Yiangou On Tuesday, 11th of October 2022, Presidential Candidate, Mr. Achilleas Demetriades visited CyI’s premises in Nicosia, where he was informed about the…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:38

Visit by Presidential Candidate, Mr. Andreas Mavroyiannis, to CyI

During his visit, Mr. Mavroyiannis was given a guided tour of the CyI campus, facilities and Institute’s laboratories, including the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (Photo: Mr Andreas Mavroyiannis with Assoc. Prof. Nikolas Bakirtzis)
Photo from left to right: Mr Mavroyiannis, Prof. Papanicolas, Mrs. Antoniou, Dr Kareklas On Thursday, 22nd of September 2022, Presidential Candidate, Mr. Andreas Mavroyiannis visited CyI’s premises in Nicosia, where he was informed about the Institute’s activities, vision and mission,…
  • Last modified on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 13:40

Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Natasa Pilidou, Visits PROTEAS

From left to right: CyI President, Prof. Costas Papanicolas, CyI Thermal Sciences Researcher, Kypros Milidonis, and Minister Mrs. Natasa Pilidou
 The Minister and delegation visiting the Solar field at PROTEAS On Tuesday, 20th of September 2022, the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Natasa Pilidou and a delegation including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Marios Panayides, the…
  • Last modified on Friday, 14 October 2022 09:39

Visit by Presidential Candidate Mr Marios Eliades to CyI

Photo, from left to right: Presidential Candidate, Mr. Marios Eliades, President of Friends of CyI Association, Dr Petros Kareklas, CyI Associate Research Scientist, Dr Nestor Fylaktos and CyI Assistant Vice President of Policy and Internal Communications, Mrs. Eleni Sophocleous
 From left to right: Dr Petros Kareklas, Mr Marios Eliades, Prof. Costas N. Papanicolas and Dr Michalis Yiangou   As part of its mission to support and promote The Cyprus Institute (CyI), the Friends of The Cyprus Institute Association has…
  • Last modified on Monday, 05 September 2022 12:15

Visit by Presidential Candidate Mr. Nikos Christodoulides to CyI

Photo: From left to right: CyI President, Prof. Costas Papanicolas, CyI Engineer for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Panayiota Antoniou, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides and President of ‘Friends of The Cyprus Institute’ Association, Dr Petros Kareklas
 From left to right: President of ‘Friends of The Cyprus Institute’ Association, Dr Petros Kareklas, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, CyI President, Prof. Costas Papanicolas, and CyI Vice President for Operations, Dr Michalis Yiangou As part of its mission to support and promote The Cyprus Institute (CyI),…

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