January 2025
New Year Celebration and Vasilopita Cutting at the Connecting Project
On January 13, 2025, the traditional cutting of the Vasilopita took place at the Strategic Research Infrastructure facility of the Connecting project, located on the 2nd floor of the Dorothea Building at the Cyprus University of Technology in Limassol. The event brought together members of the project team, led by coordinator Athos Agapiou, fostering a spirit of unity and celebration for the New Year 2025.December 2024
1st Annual Meeting
The 1st Annual Meeting of the CONNECTING project took place earlier today at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) premises. The meeting brought together over 12 participants, including representatives from consortium partners such as the Cyprus University of Technology, Infralabs, the University of Cyprus (UCY), and the Department of Antiquities, along with project supporters like the Department of Land and Surveys. The discussions focused on a comprehensive review of the project's progress, highlighting completed deliverables, ongoing activities, and upcoming milestones. Key...
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.