CYENS Centre of Excellence

Building on the momentum of previous editions, which have attracted thousands of curious minds, the WIP Arts & Technology Festival is back for its fourth consecutive year from October 18th to 27th, 2024.    WIP (Work in Progress) Festival continues to grow as a platform for innovative exhibitions and activities centered on the synergies between art and technology. Organized by CYENS Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with renowned partners, this year’s festival under the theme de____cloud explores the blurred boundaries of our beclouded present and future.     WIP Festival is establishing itself as a major hub for scientists, creatives, and technologists experimenting at the convergence of art, science, and technology in the Eastern Mediterranean.    Whether you're an artist ready to showcase your cutting-edge work or a visitor excited to explore the possibilities of this fusion, WIP Festival welcomes you!    For more information, visit the festival's official website: https://lnkd.in/eK2wdcGh CYENS - Thinker Maker Space

🌍🔋 Join Us for the Digitisation of the Energy Sector Bootcamp! 🔋🌍 We're bringing together key stakeholders in the energy sector in Cyprus to promote innovative technological solutions for a more sustainable future! ✨ What to Expect: ▫️Engaging panel discussions with industry representatives ▫️Expert insights on funding opportunities at national and EU levels ▫️Hands-on ideation workshop ▫️Valuable networking opportunities ▫️Inspiring stories Whether you're exploring new ideas or managing an established company, this bootcamp is for you! 📅 Date: November 14th, 2024 🕘 Time: 09:00 – 17:00 📍 Location: CYENS Centre of Excellence – Agora Building Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the energy transformation in Cyprus! The event will be conducted in English. Registration : https://lnkd.in/eruQvh3E #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #Digitisation #CyprusEnergy #Network

💻 Virtual Visions: Exploring XR's Impact on Training Transformation Free Online Webinar | November 5th, 2024 | 14:00 CET 👉 REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/dTFYkYda Curious about the latest in XR applications for training? Wondering what users truly want from #extendedreality in #training? Join us for this insightful webinar featuring Europe’s leading XR projects (XR5.0, XR2Learn, OPENVERSE, Master_XR) and top-notch speakers like Aleksander Burkiewicz, Fridolin Wild, Timon Binder, and Jesus Rosel, who will share the latest trends in XR-enabled industrial training. From #Industry5 and #manufacturing to #education, discover how XR is revolutionizing training across sectors. 👉 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dTFYkYda Follow our XR5.0 Project for more updates, and visit the project website for webinar recordings and presentation materials: https://lnkd.in/daStMEKJ

As WIP2024 comes to a close, we reflect with pride, positivity, gratitude, and a deep sense of accomplishment. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this festival an unforgettable experience. To the talented artists, speakers, and workshop facilitators who transformed our spaces with thought-provoking and inspiring work—each piece invited us to see the world through a new lens, to question, reflect, and imagine the possibilities of our shared future. From interactive installations to experimental performances, you pushed boundaries, fully harnessing the intersections of art and technology. To our esteemed guests, policymakers, cultural producers, and academics who supported and endorsed the WIP2024 vision, thank you for joining us on this journey. To our remarkable core team – Marios Constantinides, Stella Taousiani, Helia Zakeri, Georgia Papasozomenou, Charalambos Carlos Paschalides, Stratis Pandelides, Alexis Charalambous, Tom James Deenmamode, Danae Alphas, Pantelis Panteli, Maria Loizou, Giorgos Dimoglou, Myrto Aristidou, Kyriaki Yiakoupi, collaborators Maria Leonidou, Nekativ, Konstantinos Irakleous and all the CYENS staff, researchers, officers, and volunteers – thank you for your dedication, creativity, and tireless work in bringing WIP2024 to life. To the vibrant musicians and the brilliant team at Louvana Records who lit up our opening night, we are forever fans and grateful collaborators! And to the vendors who kept our enthusiastic crowds fueled, thank you for adding to the experience! And to all our sponsors, contributors, supporters, and every visitor who joined us, thank you for being part of this celebration of creativity and innovation. This festival was, once again, a testament to the power of art, community, and collaboration. Until next time, thank you for being part of WIP2024!  

🌟 Meet the Visionaries Behind SENSSOS – A CYENS Centre of Excellence Spinoff Innovating Health Tech! At CYENS Centre of Excellence, we proudly support groundbreaking ideas that evolve into successful ventures. SENSSOS, one of our spinoff companies, is revolutionizing musculoskeletal health with innovative biofeedback tools. Meet the brilliant team leading this transformative work: 🔹 Evangelia Athanasiou – CEO & Co-Founder 🔹 Dr. Christos I Ioannou, DiS, MA, MSc, PhD – CRO & Co-Founder 🔹 Fotos Frangoudes – CTO & Co-Founder 🔹 Prof. Marios Avraamides – Scientific Advisor Together, they are driving data-driven solutions to empower individuals and healthcare professionals in the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. 🚀 #CYENS #SENSSOS #Innovation #MeetTheTeam #Biofeedback #HealthTech #MSDPrevention #Spinoff #DigitalHealth

We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Research-to-Business and Research-to-Public Sector Presentations, hosted by the CYENS Centre of Excellence and organized in collaboration with the European Office of Cyprus, the EUHeyday Project, and the Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus (DiGiNN) REGISTER HERE 👉 https://shorturl.at/is8Mw Whether you’re from the business sector or the public sphere, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore collaborative possibilities and experience first-hand how groundbreaking research is shaping impactful change. Demetris Skourides

Here we are! Just arrived in #NoviSad, #Serbia where the 3rd Teaming conference of the European #Teaming Centres of Excellence, hosted by BioSense Institute centre. Zacharias Siokouros and I from CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute are here with our colleagues from KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence PHAETHON Centre of Excellence Cyprus Seeds biobank.cy Center of Excellence in Biobanking and Biomedical Research EXCELSIOR H2020 Teaming CYENS Centre of Excellence EMME-CARE from Cyprus to come discuss with our fellow European colleagues and the international advanced partners about the state of play of the implementation of first, second and third generation of Teaming centres as well as #sustainability and prospects for #collaboration. Stay tuned for the start of the conference tomorrow! Maria Markidou Georgiadou Styliani Petroudi Kalina Georgiades Silas Michaelides Marina Papageorgiou Vesna Bengin Asger Riis Rasmussen George Ellinas Panayiotis Kolios

Inspired by the curiosity and excitement of the girls at Morningside Montessori as we explored the possibilities in STEM together with the Purple STEAM project run by ViModo! 🚀 #WomeninSTEM #STEM #Education #Inspiration

I'm super excited to announce MindXR, a new meeting we launch to explore the potential of Extended Reality to shape the future of mental healthcare! ## Introducing MindXR 2025 ## Extended Reality (XR) technology is transforming the treatment of mental disorders. Join us in Berlin for a groundbreaking meeting that bridges Fundamental XR Research, Clinical XR Research, and Human-Computer Interaction. This exclusive event brings together leading scientists to drive forward interdisciplinary collaboration and shape the next generation of XR-based assessment and intervention tools. Plus, don’t miss our hands-on workshop, where you can learn about practical implementations of XR therapy firsthand! Check out the line up confirmed speakers and submit your own abstract at www.mindxr.info Date: 25-27 June 2025 Venue: Science Tech Space @HHI Berlin Hosted by: XRBB - Extended Reality Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. Meeting website: www.mindxr.info The MindXR organisers: Thomas Wolbers | DZNE Magdeburg Sylvia Xueni Pan | Goldsmiths University London Stéphane Bouchard | Université du Québec Marios Avraamides | University of Cyprus & CYENS Anne Beck | Health and Medical University Potsdam Ruojing Zhou | DZNE Magdeburg Stefan Gutwinski | Charité Berlin University of Cyprus CYENS Centre of Excellence Neo-Move SENSSOS #vr #xr #psychology #neuroscience

1 of 2 **Watch the live webcast at https://lnkd.in/duyvmejs ** "Cybersecuring Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" at the University of Cyprus. -Conference details at https://lnkd.in/dG-BsSYf University of Southern California USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence CYENS Centre of Excellence University of Cyprus Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus (DiGiNN) Welcome remarks: Tasos S. Anastasiou, Chairman of the Board, University of Cyprus Yiorgos Chrysanthou, General Director, CYENS Centre of Excellence Christos Panayiotou, Acting Director, KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence Chrysostomos L Max Nikias L. (Max) Nikias, University of Southern California Panos Panayiotou, Chief Information Security Officer, Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy "From Believing Almost Everything to Believing Almost Nothing: The Decline of Users Faith in the Credibility of the On-Line World" presented by Jeffrey Cole, Center for the Digital Future, University of Southern California "Cybersecuring Democracy: The U.S. Experience" presented by Adam Powell "Panel 1 – AI and ethics: is AI a threat to democracy?" moderated by Adam Powell Panelists: Jahna Otterbacher, Associate Professor at the Open University of Cyprus; Konstantinos Kouroupis from Frederick University; Stefanos Kyprianou, Co-founder and President of the Executive Board of APLA