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We are thrilled to share that we’ve embarked on a new Erasmus+ project, “Your Breakthrough: Smart Solutions for High Ability Students”! 🚀

📚 What’s it about?
Our aim is to enhance educational practices for highly gifted students, fostering their inclusion in schools and society. 🌟 The project features innovative tools like:

• 🧠 SELF-SCAN: A digital self-assessment tool.
• 📱 SMART-APP: A detection app for identifying giftedness.
• 🗺️ MAPFINDER: A platform for enrichment and deep learning.
• 🌐 INFINITY LEARNING: A digital training platform for teachers.
• 💡 DISCOVER: A platform for raising awareness.

🌍 With partners across Europe, we’re building resources to empower students, educators, and families. Let’s innovate together for a brighter future! 🌟

#ErasmusPlus #EducationInnovation #YourBreakthrough #UniversityOfCyprus

On February 24th, our campus buzzed with energy as education students immersed themselves in the fascinating world of Computer Science! 🎓💻

🏫 University Exploration: Around 100-120 students explored the state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Cyprus, getting a glimpse of the incredible learning environment that awaits them if they choose to pursue Computer Science here. 🌐🔍

🤖 SEIT Lab Showcase: Our SEIT Lab proudly presented the cutting-edge work we do in the field of technology and innovation. 💡🔬 Students had the opportunity to see firsthand the exciting projects and research happening within our lab.

🌐 Erasmus+ Projects Unveiled:

1️⃣ BEE-In: 🐝 Aimed at enhancing the transfer of knowledge and technology in the field of beekeeping. 🍯🌼 A sweet blend of technology and nature!

2️⃣ Re-Think/Re-Act: 💭🔄 Focused on helping students develop and enhance their soft skills. Empowering the leaders of tomorrow! 👫🌟

3️⃣ GTUP: 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️ Encouraging sports participation and minimizing abandonment among girls and adolescents. Breaking barriers and fostering a love for sports from a young age! 🚺🎉

🙌 Inspiring Futures: The event aimed to inspire these bright minds to consider a future in Computer Science. With our SEIT Lab and Erasmus+ projects, we hope to ignite a passion for innovation and make a positive impact on various fields.

👩‍💻👨‍💻 Thank you to all the students who joined us for this memorable day! 🌈💙 Stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities in the world of technology. 🚀🌐 #ComputerScienceDay #SEITLab #FutureInnovation #ErasmusPlus #ErasmusPlusProjects #InspiringMinds

SEIT Lab had the pleasure of hosting the talented students from American Academy Larnaca on 28/02 for the Erasmus+ Re-Think/Re-Act project at the University of Cyprus! 🎓🌐

Our day kicked off with a fascinating library tour, setting the stage for an enriching experience. We dove into the project’s core goal: Re-Think/Re-Act aims to empower secondary students by helping them develop crucial soft skills. 🚀✨

We showcased the innovative tools we’ve developed alongside our incredible partners, emphasizing how these resources contribute to the project’s mission. 📚💡

A highlight of the day was the dynamic workshop on teamwork led by the fantastic Constantinos Tsouris! 🤝 The enthusiasm and engagement from the students were truly infectious – proof that learning can be both educational and fun. 🎉🚀

A massive thank you to the American Academy Larnaca students for their energy and commitment! Together, we’re shaping the future by empowering secondary students to hone their soft skills. Stay tuned for more collaborative adventures! 🌈👥 #SEITLab #ReThinkReAct #SoftSkillsDevelopment #EducationForChange #Teamwork #ErasmusPlus

On February 26, SEIT Lab hosted an incredible online webinar as part of our Erasmus+ project, Bee-In! 🌺🍯 Our goal is to enrich the transfer of knowledge and technology in the fascinating world of beekeeping. 🐝🌍

Dr. Theodora Petanidou, an expert from the University of Aegean, kicked off the event with an enlightening talk on wild bees, shedding light on their crucial role in our ecosystems. 🎓🐝

Following that, we proudly presented the project’s aims and showcased three innovative tools developed collaboratively with our dedicated partners. 🤝🔧 These tools are designed to revolutionize the field of beekeeping and contribute to the well-being of our buzzing friends. 🌼🚀

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this enriching session! 🙌📢 Let’s continue to work together towards a sustainable and bee-friendly future! 🌱🍀 #BeeInProject #ErasmusPlus #BeekeepingInnovation #SEITLab #SaveTheBees 🐝💙

📅 Date: February 27th 🕖

🌟 An unforgettable evening unfolded as SEIT Lab hosted an incredible Board Game Night, uniting international students to hone their soft skills under our Erasmus+ project, Re-Think/Re-Act! 🌈🧠

🔍 Kicking off the night with a bang, we presented the outstanding results of the Re-Think/Re-Act project – unveiling four groundbreaking tools developed in collaboration with our fantastic partners! 🌐💡

💼 These innovative tools are designed to empower secondary students on their journey of soft skills enhancement. From communication to teamwork, we’re paving the way for a brighter, more skilled future! 🚀🔧

🎉 Then, the games began! 🎲 Laughter echoed as we engaged in a variety of board games, each strategically chosen to develop interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork. The energy was contagious, and the connections made were priceless! 🏆👥

🌟 Highlights:

✅ Unveiling of Re-Think/Re-Act project results

✅ Showcase of 4 groundbreaking tools

✅ Board games to enhance soft skills

✅ Networking with amazing international students

📸 Check out our stories and posts for glimpses of the fun, camaraderie, and skill-building that took place! 📢📷

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this remarkable night. Together, we’re making strides towards a more connected and skilled global community! 🌍🤗

#SEITLab #BoardGameNight #ErasmusPlus #ReThinkReAct #SoftSkills #ProjectResults #InternationalStudents #GameNight #SkillsDevelopment

This past 15th of February was a remarkable day for us at the Software Engineering and Internet Technologies (SEIT) Laboratory, as we had the privilege to welcome a distinguished delegation from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, to the University of Cyprus.

Our lab was buzzing with excitement, and we were thrilled to showcase the culmination of our hard work over the past years. The visit was a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate our commitment and contributions to various EU projects throughout the years, and to share the innovative work we are currently engaged in.

We took pride in presenting three of our platforms, all of which have been supported under the EU funding schemes, namely:

BEEIN Erasmus Plus Project – A space where beekeepers can find training on important matters for bee-keeping, and other helpful material.

Rethink / React Erasmus Plus Project – An initiative designed to enhance inclusion among students through the improvement of their soft skills. Re-Think/Re-Act

Girls Team Up! Erasmus Plus Project – A project dedicated to empowering young girls in sports through teamwork and technology. Girls Team Up

We are immensely grateful for this opportunity to share our achievements.

Many thanks to everyone involved for making this event a success!

🌟 Did you know that “escape rooms” aren’t just about the thrill of solving puzzles? 🕵️‍♀️ According to articles, they’re fantastic for honing soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking! 🤔🌈

Exciting news! On the 23rd of February our team organized a fantastic night for international students in Cyprus, where we dived into the world of escape rooms to boost our soft skills! 🚀🌍 But that’s not all – before the fun began, we shared the ins and outs of our Erasmus Plus project, “Re-Think/Re-Act.” 📚🔍 We delved into our project’s goals, results, and the fantastic digital tools we’ve crafted for you! 💻✨

Let’s take a moment to relive the excitement of that night – a perfect blend of fun, learning, and skill-building! 🧩🤝 Thank you to everyone who joined us on this unforgettable journey! 🌈 #ErasmusPlus #ReThinkReAct #SoftSkills #EscapeRoomSkills

Hey everyone! 🌟 On 21st of February we had the opportunity to host students from high school Kiti Larnaca. The students took a fantastic leap into the world of soft skills at the University of Cyprus as part of our Erasmus+ project “Re-Think/Re-Act”! 🤝🌍

📚 The day kicked off with an enlightening tour of the university’s magnificent library! 🏛️📖 Our minds were buzzing with curiosity as we explored the endless shelves of knowledge, feeling the academic vibes in the air! 🧠💡

But that’s not all – the highlight of the day was an engaging Teamwork Workshop led by the incredible Constantinos Tsouris! 🤝💼 His insights and expertise fueled our passion for collaboration and opened up new horizons in the world of teamwork. 🌐🤗

A huge shoutout to the Erasmus+ project “Re-Think/Re-Act” for making this incredible day possible! 🌟✨ The project focuses on the inclusion of secondary school students with adjustment and behavioral challenges, in the classroom, through soft skills training. Our team presented in detail our project, aims, results with emphasis on the 4 different digital tools that were implemented for this project. It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of international collaboration and the boundless potential that education holds. 🌍📚

Here’s to the adventures of learning, growing, and rethinking the way we approach the world! 🚀📚 #KitiLarnacaHighSchool #UniversityOfCyprus #ErasmusPlus #ReThinkReAct #softskills 🎓💙

The rise of online shopping has pushed businesses to embrace digital transformation faster than ever, with AI playing a key role.

Check out IBM’s report on “The Next-generation Retail Store” for insights!

On 11th and 12th of December we had the second TPM for the project Food4All in Florence.

Partners had very productive conversations and made sure that everything is moving in the right direction for the development of the project.

Food4All strives to foster agricultural education among primary and secondary school students and educators, with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness regarding the needs and opportunities within the agriculture sector.

Keep an eye out for this platform

In our project Re-Think/Re-Act we developed 4 tools. One of them is YOUDO.

YOUDO is a digital resource with gamified interactive materials with a socializing component that facilitates self-knowledge by reinforcing skills related to emotional intelligence. Thanks to the game and overcoming challenges, the YOUDO user reflects and re-learns skills to face daily situations in which creativity, resilience, digital skills and other soft skills necessary for more meaningful and effective learning are required.

Check the platform here: https://rethinkreact.eu/youdo/

In our project Re-Think/Re-Act we developed 4 tools. One of them is RFS(Re-Thinking for Schools).

Educational centers find it difficult to detect shortcomings in meeting the needs of students, and limitations in their improvement strategies. Therefore, RFS is an ideal digital tool based on extensive analysis thanks to the capacity of collaborating partners, which will provide information to establish areas of self-diagnosis and lines of work for educational management teams and managers. Check the platform here: https://rethinkreact.eu/RFS/