December 2024
CONNECTING at EUROMED Conference
The 10th International Euro-Mediterranean Conference (EuroMed 2024) occurred in Limassol, Cyprus, from December 2–4, 2024. The CONNECTING Infrastructure Project was highlighted during the event through a poster presentation by Argyro Argyrou, titled: “Promoting Research and Innovation for Cultural Heritage in Cyprus through the CONNECTING Infrastructure Project.” This presentation underscored the project's pivotal role in advancing research and innovation for the preservation and promotion of Cyprus's rich cultural heritage. The EuroMed Conference provided an excellent platform to showcase the project’s contributions to...November 2024
Presentation on VR and AR Research by Dr. F. Liarokapis for CONNECTING Project Members
On Friday, November 22nd, at 10:45 AM, in the Spatial Analysis Lab at Dorothea, Dr. F. Liarokapis gave a presentation on the research projects of the Extended Experiences MR Group at CYENS, which he leads, as well as his broader research interests in VR and AR. The session was tailored for the members of the CONNECTING project.September 2024
Participation at Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East Conference
Dr. Athos Agapiou was invited to participate in the 2024 Climate Crisis in the EasternMediterranean and the Middle East Conference, co-organized by The Cyprus Instituteand the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts. Building on the success ofprevious conferences, the event brought together key stakeholders to address thepressing climate issues in this vulnerable region. Dr. Agapiou's presentation focusedon the role of Earth observation in tackling climate change and preserving culturalheritage. He showcased examples from both ongoing and past research activities,including...
NASA and Archaeology from Space symposium
Participation at a very interesting symbosium organised by NASA was held these days. Dr Athos Agapiou joined the event with the talk “Sharing advancements in remote sensing archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean”. A few words about the symposium: The NASA History Office organized the symposium on NASA and Archaeology from Space in honor of NASA’s first ‘space archaeologist’, Dr. Tom Sever. Presentations included past, present, or future of remote sensing in archaeology. Paper topics included the history of remote sensing in archaeology,...
CONNECTING activities presented during the Learning Teaching Training Activity of the ERASMUS+ CREAMS project
On September 3, 2024, at the Municipal University Library in Limassol, Cyprus, Dr Athos Agapiou delivered an insightful lecture as part of the ERASMUS+ CREAMS project's Learning Teaching Training Activity 2 (LTTA2). The presentation focused on the application of Earth observation and remote sensing technologies in the monitoring and preservation of cultural heritage sites. Dr Agapiou highlighted notable case studies, including Fikardou, Chrysoroyiattissa, and the Holy Cross, demonstrating how these advanced tools were utilized to safeguard cultural landmarks. This lecture...July 2024
Διαγωνισμός για την Προμήθεια Συστήματος Κινητού Αισθητήρα Χειρός LiDAR SLAM και Αισθητήρων για Δομική Αξιολόγηση από το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου ανακοινώνει τον διαγωνισμό με αριθμό ΠΟΜΗΓΕ(3)/022/2024 για την προμήθεια: i) Συστήματος κινητού αισθητήρα χειρός LiDAR SLAM για αποτυπώσεις μνημείων ii) Αισθητήρων για δομική αξιολόγηση κτιρίων και μνημείων iii) Λογισμικών επεξεργασίας EO δεδομένων με δυνατότητα deep learning iv) Server & Η/Υ για την αποθήκευση, διαμοιρασμό και επεξεργασία EO, χωρικών και LiDAR δεδομένων Η προκήρυξη δημοσιεύθηκε σήμερα, 31 Ιουλίου 2024, και η τελευταία ημερομηνία υποβολής προσφορών είναι η Τρίτη, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2024, στις 12:30.
Διαγωνισμός για την Προμήθεια Συστήματος Μη Επανδρωμένου Αεροσκάφους (Drone) & Συμβατών Αισθητήρων από το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου ανακοινώνει τον διαγωνισμό με αριθμό ΠΟΜΗΓΕ(3)/021/2024 για την προμήθεια συστήματος μη επανδρωμένου αεροσκάφους (drone) και συμβατών αερομεταφερόμενων αισθητήρων. Ο διαγωνισμός περιλαμβάνει επίσης κάμερα RGB για αποτυπώσεις, υπερφασματική κάμερα 100 καναλιών, λογισμικά επεξεργασίας γεωδεδομένων και προγραμματισμού πτήσεων, καθώς και τους κατάλληλους ηλεκτρονικούς υπολογιστές. Η προκήρυξη δημοσιεύθηκε σήμερα, 26 Ιουλίου 2024, και η τελευταία ημερομηνία υποβολής προσφορών είναι η Παρασκευή, 9 Αυγούστου 2024, στις 13:30.
Project Coordinator attended the “Repatriation ceremony of archaeological and ecclesiastical artifacts from Munich”
Assistant Professor Athos Agapiou, Project Coordinator for the CONNECTING European Project, attended the "Repatriation Ceremony of Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Artifacts from Munich" as an honorary member of the National Committee for the Combating of Looting and Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage. The ceremony was held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Cyprus Museum. This significant event was graced by the presence of several esteemed guests, including the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the Archbishop of New Justiniana...June 2024
