July 2024
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...
Glass Signage Installed for CONNECTING Project Infrastructure
Today, the glass signage for the CONNECTING project infrastructure was successfully installed. The signs display the project logo, partner logos, acknowledgments, and funding sources. The signage is located at the front door of the Dorothea Building and on the 2nd floor of the same building at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), where the project infrastructure will be housed. This new signage aims to improve visibility and navigation within the project area, reflecting the CONNECTING project's commitment to accessibility and clear communication.
CUT and Infralabs meeting for Geoserver Implementation
Today, representatives from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and Infralabs held a pivotal meeting to discuss the implementation and optimization of GeoServer. The focus was on finalizing the setup, configuration, and deployment of GeoServer for various geospatial data applications within the needs of the CONNECTING project. The meeting covered GeoServer’s capabilities and its role in managing and serving geospatial data, highlighting how it can enhance the current infrastructure by providing robust tools for data sharing, visualization, and analysis. The...
CONNECTING project as part of the University’s Strategic Goals
In an effort to ensure that active research projects are closely aligned with the broader strategic aims of the institution, the CONNECTING project has been specifically included in a detailed questionnaire that has been distributed among the members of the university. This initiative is indicative of a strategic move to ensure that all ongoing research projects at the university are not only reflective of but also actively contributing to the broader global agenda, as outlined by the 17 Sustainable Development...May 2024
First symposium on GeoAI for Remote Sensing data analysis, by IEEE-YSIN/IEEE GRSS Symposium
The International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) is a non-governmental international academic organisation to disseminate the vision of Digital Earth and the mission of benefiting society by promoting the development and realisation of Digital Earth. The International Society for Digital Earth -Young Scientists Innovation Network (ISDE-YSIN) aims to promote the development of crucial concepts and innovative technologies of the Digital Earth and to support young scientists to contribute in the fields of Earth Observation, big earth data, the sustainable development...
Brief communication with the Department of Electronic Communications
A brief communication with an officer from the Department of Electronic Communications, of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy was held today. The coordinator of the project provided details regarding the consortium structure and the infrastructure that will be acquired. The Department of Electronic Communications will be regularly updated and invited to events of the project to foster local collaboration between the consortium members and potential stakeholders.April 2024
