September 2024
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
Internal CUT meeting towards procurement
In today's internal meeting, a thorough discussion took place regarding the procurement procedures for acquiring the CONNECTING infrastructure. This infrastructure includes an array of components such as drones, cameras, laser scanners, software, and other vital tools. The team meticulously outlined detailed steps for the submission process involved in the procurement, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the procedures moving forward.
Participation at the Cyprus University of Technology’s Summer Academies
CUT members have participated at the first Summer Academies event organised by the Cyprus University of Technology for male and female students aged 14 to 17 years old, who during the 2024-2025 school year will attend the 1st or 2nd or 3rd year of a Lyceum and Technical School. ENGINEER results and outcomes have been demonstrated during this period. The Summer Academies are a unique opportunity to get to know the scientific fields and professions that interest young people, in...
COASTLINE Webinar
Today, a webinar was held as part of the COASTLINE Horizon Europe Programme, specifically under the MSCA Staff Exchange project coordinated by Assistant Professor Apostolos Papakonstantinou. During the webinar, Dr. Athos Agapiou delivered a comprehensive presentation focusing on the application of earth observation technologies in the field of cultural heritage. He provided an insightful overview of how these technologies are being utilized, with particular emphasis on the European Copernicus programme. Dr. Agapiou’s presentation included a detailed literature overview, highlighting key research...
