Research Topic “Compelling COVID-19 Graphical Simulations” in Frontiers in Computer Science.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to various new ways of perceiving and understanding important public health data. Several exciting new methods for relaying complex information to the public have emerged using a variety of tools and platforms including visualizations (called sims), interactive augmented reality (AR) overlays, and interactive data Read more…

Makerspace: Second 3D Modeling Webinar for Beginners

Tο Cyprus Interaction Lab σας προσκαλεί να συμμετάσχετε στο Second 3D Modeling Webinar for Beginners που θα πραγματοποιηθεί τo Σάββατο 27/06/2020 απο τις 10:00-13:00 μ.μ. μέσω της πλατφόρμας Zoom.   Το σεμινάριο αυτό απευθύνεται κυρίως σε φοιτητές αλλά και οποιοδήποτε άλλο άτομο ενδιαφέρεται να ασχοληθεί με το τρισδιάστατο σχεδιασμό. Στόχος μας είναι να Read more…

Makerspace: 3D Modelling Webinar for Beginners

To Cyprus Interaction Lab παρουσίασε το 3D Modelling Webinar for Beginners που  πραγματοποιήθηκε την Πέμπτη 18/06/2020 στις 15:00-16:30 μ.μ. μέσω της πλατφόρμας Zoom. Το σεμινάριο αυτό απευθύνεται κυρίως σε φοιτητές αλλά και οποιοδήποτε άλλο άτομο ενδιαφέρεται να ασχοληθεί με το τρισδιάστατο σχεδιασμό. Στόχος ήταν η επίδειξη του σχεδιαστικού λογισμικού SolidWorks για τον Read more…

Makerspace: 2nd Arduino Webinar for Beginners

To Cyprus Interaction Lab παρουσίασε το δεύτερο Arduino Webinar for Beginners που  πραγματοποιήθηκε το Σάββατο 13/06/2020 στις 10:00-11:30 π.μ. μέσω της πλατφόρμας Zoom. Το σεμινάριο αυτό απευθύνεται κυρίως σε φοιτητές, καθηγητές και μαθητές Μέσης Εκπαίδευσης. Στόχος ήταν η επίδειξη του μικροεπεξεργαστή Arduino μέσω της διαδικτυακής πλατφόρμας TinkerCad*, η οποία μπορεί να προγραμματιστεί για να χρησιμοποιηθεί σε Read more…

Makerspace: Arduino workshop

To Cyprus Interaction Lab παρουσίασε το Arduino Webinar for Beginners που θα πραγματοποιήθηκε το Σάββατο 06/06/2020 στις 10:00-11:30 π.μ μέσω της πλατφόρμας Google Meet. Στόχος ήταν η επίδειξη της πλατφόρμας Arduino, δηλαδή μιας απλής πλακέτας ανοικτού κώδικα, η οποία μπορεί να προγραμματιστεί για να χρησιμοποιηθεί σε διαδραστικά έργα. Κρατήστε τη Read more…

SUGAR Project

We have developed an interactive AR application for visualising and creative imaginaries for the area of Omirou Street and Fytoriou Street at Aglantzia Municipality allowing the public to influence the decision-making processes by creating their own visual material to discuss and comment on as part of our SUGAR project. More information available Read more…

EdMEdia internship

We are happy to consider applicants with expertise and interests relevant to EdMedia,  https://www.cyens.org.cy/en-gb/research/research-groups/interactive-media-and-education/ How to apply? Please see:  https://www.cyens.org.cy/en-gb/vacancies/rise-coe-internship-programs/

Is the COVID-19 pandemic changing the ed-tech industry forever?

Is the COVID-19 pandemic changing the ed-tech industry forever?Online Webinar, 13:30 – 14:30, Thursday 21 st May Summary:Kinems is a breakthrough interactive learning gaming platform supporting Whole Child Approach with learning andkinetic analytics that transforms general and special education by bringing movement-based learning, academicdevelopment via multiple modalities, precise individualization and Read more…

Climate-KIC Young Innovators 2020 is seeking for enthusiastic high-school teachers and their students!

The EIT Climate-KIC Young Innovators 2020 Cyprus aims to support secondary and high school students to develop their 21st-century skills and competencies related to climate innovation, under the umbrella of the PBL pedagogy. Among other competencies, the project promotes systems thinking and analysis, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and entrepreneurship. The Read more…

Cost Action EUGAIN: European Network For Gender Balance in Informatics [2020-2023]

The Cyprus Interaction Lab and RISE CoE are happy to announce its participation in a successful COST Action proposal titled on Promoting Gender Balance in Informatic. Women are underrepresented in Informatics (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computing, ICT) at all levels, while increasing female representation in the field is a grand challenge for academics, policymakers, and society as a whole. Read more…

Research Associate Position(s) for EdMedia

Deadline: 14 June. 2020 Positions: 2 Location: Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies, Nicosia, Cyprus Type: A one-year employment contract with an option to renew based on performance, includes a very attractive remuneration package according to qualifications and experience Preferred Employment Start Date: Between September 2020 – December 2020 The Research Centre Read more…

Immersive VR for Learning Physics in the High Schools of Cyprus

From January 27th until March 4th 2020, RISE’s EdMEdia group (http://www.rise.org.cy/engb/research/research-groups/interactive-media-and-education/) and the Cyprus Interaction Lab (https://www.cyprusinteractionlab.com/) worked with more than 140 high school students in Cyprus to enable innovative learning experiences in Physics lessons. The students engaged in an inquiry using a VR simulation, with a mission to answer Read more…

Social Computing Research Center: kick-off meeting of the new project on Female Empowerment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Higher Education

The kickoff meeting of the ERASMUS+ project FeSTEM (Female Empowerment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Higher Education) took place with great success on January 30-31, at the Cyprus University of Technology. FeSTEM, which is funded by the European Commission, is composed of five partners in five countries (Cyprus, Read more…