July 2025
Kicking Off a New Era in Digital Cultural Heritage
Proud to attend the kick-off event of the Mnemosyne Research Center in Nicosia a significant initiative for the future of digital cultural heritage in Cyprus and beyond. Great opportunity for networking and synergy, especially as the CONNECTING project aligns closely with Mnemosyne’s mission in cultural preservation through digital innovation. Looking forward to future collaborations and knowledge exchange.June 2025
CONNECTING Project – ΕΤΕΚ #300 Journal
The CONNECTING project is featured in issue #300 of the ETEK Journal, highlighting the use of technology for cultural heritage documentation and protection. Find out more here: https://issuu.com/etek/docs/_300/s/101900307
Promoting the CONNECTING Project at ETEK Event – ΕΤΕΚ #300 Journal
Dr. Athos Agapiou promotes the CONNECTING project at the ETEK event on research and innovation. The article appears in issue #300. Find out more here: https://issuu.com/etek/docs/_300
Participation at the Cyprus University of Technology’s Summer Academies
Dr. Athos Agapiou, coordinator of the CONNECTING project, has participated in the 2nd Summer Academies event organised by the Cyprus University of Technology for male and female students aged 14 to 17 years old, who during the 2025-2026 school year will attend the 1st, 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 know the scientific fields and professions that...
Results of the Tombs of the Kings, Paphos
We’ve completed the 3D documentation of the site using a SLAM scanner provided by the CONNECTING project. Explore the results below, showcasing the survey work.SLAM scanning of Tombs 3 & 4 at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tombs of the Kings, Cyprus.
The scanning was carried out under the CONNECTING project and the ENGINEER project, in collaboration with the Photogrammetric Vision and Earth Observation Labs of the Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου.
CONNECTING project member Kyriakos Michaelides was awarded during the MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation graduation ceremony
During the graduation ceremony of the MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation of the Cyprus University of Technology, held on June 19th, 2026, Kyriakos Michaelides, a member of the CONNECTING project research team, was formally recognized for his outstanding academic performance and awarded as one of the top graduate, achieving an excellent final grade. We are proud to see Kyriakos Michaelides achieving his goals and wish him continued success in his academic and professional journey.
CONNECTING equipment used as part of ENGINEER Horizon Europe Project activities
As part of the ENGINEER Horizon Europe Project activities, a technical visit was conducted to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, which serves as a central case study for the project. To support in-situ data acquisition and non-invasive investigation methods, equipment from the CONNECTING project infrastructure was utilized. Specifically, the CHC Navigation RS10 handheld SLAM laser scanner was employed to assist in the 3D documentation of the tombs, providing accurate spatial data of...