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Promoting Technology and Applied Sciences in Cyprus
Elpida Keravnou-PapailiouPresident of Governing Board
Cyprus University of Technology
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Summary
University provision (both state and private)
Research Institutions
Priority areas
Cyprus Science and Technology Park
Life Long Learning and International Collaboration
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University Provision
University of Cyprus - 1992
Cyprus University of Technology – 2007
Private Universities – 2007
Frederick University
EUC European University – Cyprus
University of Nicosia
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The University of Cyprus Postgraduate degrees School of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Engineering
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Cyprus University of Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Geotechnical sciences and Environmental Management
Faculty of Applied Arts and Communication
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Management and Economics
http://www.cut.ac.cy
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CUT Mission
To develop itself into a modern, pioneering University able to offer education and high level research in leading branches of science and technology.
To establish for itself a role in support of the state and society in their efforts to confront problems, which cover all areas of science and technology
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Institute for the Environment and Public Health
Very recently approved
Under the Faculty of Health Sciences
In collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health
Graduate programmes
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Basic Targets
To provide education of a high scientific, technological, and professional level: Modern curricula, student-centred learning, high calibre staff
To produce high quality research transcending the traditional boundaries between basic and applied research.
To allow Cyprus to attain an important position as a partner in a modern European setting, and to secure significant external research funding.
To promote University cooperation with local industry and the labor sector in order to participate in the national effort to innovate and constantly improve products and services.
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University Campus Master Plan
anticipates that until 2020: the number of students will steadily grow to
7000-8000 5-7 Faculties 21-28 departments Student hostels are currently being set-up
within walking distance from both areas planned to house the University
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Based on the ERA Green Paper on Research, CUT gives importance to:
The strengthening of researchers mobility
The development of research infrastructures
The strengthening of the University’s research status by optimizing research opportunities
The development of international cooperation
Research Orientation
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CUT Research Base comprises thefollowing modes:
Basic Research – creates new explanations and questions
Strategic Research – explores ways to solve problems and create marketable products
Applied or Innovation Research – exploits basic and strategic research to create innovative products
Spectrum of Research Activity
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CUT Research targets societal priorities:
improvement of human health and well-beingnature and impacts of climate changedevelopment of sustainable energy generationcreation of new knowledge
Research Priorities towards the new ERA vision
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2007 4 projects with national funding 2 projects with European funding Total funding: 310,000 Euro
2008 41 projects with national funding 5 projects with European funding
3 FP7 and 2 Interreg projects Total funding: 2.75 mEuro
2009 Total number of projects raised to 54 1 Marie Curie project as Lead Partner 2 (national) Strategic infrastructure projects (Nanotechnology)
8 mEuro in 4 years
Some Facts and Figures
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International Collaboration
CUT aims to develop, organize and maintain
effective international relations and networking in order to promote:
Student and staff mobility as well as the development of international collaboration.
Transnational university cooperation particularly focused on European educational and research programmes
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Private Universities
Total number of students more than 8,500 Over 80 programs of study on the first or second cycle levels
including: Nursing Physiotherapy Computer Science Computer Engineering Architecture Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Quantity Surveying
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Research Institutions
Cyprus Institute for Neurology and Genetics
Agricultural Research Institute
Cyprus International Institute → CUT Cyprus Institute
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Priority Areas
Energy Saving, sustainable provision
Water Management, quality, drought mitigation
Environment Health Nanotechnology Information Technology
The digital divide, e-governance, e-health
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Cyprus Science and Technology Park
Promote effective synergies between universities, research institutions and the business community
Universities participate in the governance of STP The research activities of the CUT Institute for the
Environment and Public Health to be housed at the STP – additional area reserved for other research activities of CUT
Scholarships and grants for postgraduate students, principally doctorate students
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Life Long Learning
Adult learning is of particular relevance to sciences and high technology, in order to keep abreast of rapid developments.
As a result of the speed in generating new knowledge, the half life of a qualification in sciences and technology is considered to be under two years.
LLL policies are of inherent importance to universities of applied sciences and technology and should form integral components of their missions.