Youth are the future of any society, and their potential is a valuable resource that must be harnessed for the benefit of everyone. In the European Union (EU) and partner countries, youth have identified a need for tools, networking, best practices, and competences to realize their potential and participate more actively in civic life. This […]
Alpha Cyprus participates in a consortium with Aspon Consulting, Innovation Hive and GEInnova in the framework of the “Cohesion Policy stands by you” program which aims to better inform the public about the Cohesion Policy of the European Union. The program is implemented with a focus on Cyprus with the aim of raising awareness of […]
As a society, we have a responsibility to ensure that the knowledge and traditions of our elders are not lost. One way to do this is by working collaboratively with disadvantaged elderly adults to create cultural heritage products. Not only does this help to preserve valuable cultural traditions, but it also provides a unique opportunity […]
Healing gardens have long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting physical and mental health and well-being. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the benefits of healing gardens for vulnerable women, and the role they can play in unlocking skills and empowering these women to lead more fulfilling lives. Vulnerable […]
The development of digital sovereignty competences among Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers and trainers is crucial in today’s increasingly digital world. With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on digital tools in both education and industry, it is essential that VET professionals are able to effectively utilize and understand these tools […]
The global recession has caused severe damage to the cultural and creative sectors. The influence was broad and profound. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many museums closed, however this led to the hastened need to attract guests, no matter their sealed doors. The utilization of digital technology was the means to achieve this, however, the […]
Recent research has proven that European textile use has the fourth biggest impact on the environment and climate change, after food, housing, and mobility. It is the third sector in terms of greater water and land usage, and the fifth in terms of primary raw material use and greenhouse gas emissions. It is deemed that […]
As a circular economy is defined a different economic model that may be used to replace the existing linear paradigm of “take – manufacture – waste”. The concept entails effectively using resources and prioritizing renewable inputs, optimizing a product’s usage and lifetime to extract the most value, and recovering and reusing by-products and trash to […]
The equality of men and women is fundamental to the European Union’s principles. Gender equality is a human rights issue that is crucial to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. As a body of the European Union and an integral part of Horizon Europe, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) plays a vital role […]
Climate change and environmental deterioration pose a clear and present danger to Europe and the rest of the globe. To address these issues, the EU undertakes the initiative to present the Green Deal strategy, trying to turn the EU into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy continent, guaranteeing that by 2050, there will be no […]