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Promoting Technology and Applied Sciences in Cyprus

Elpida Keravnou-PapailiouPresident of Governing Board

Cyprus University of Technology

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Summary

University provision (both state and private)

Research Institutions

Priority areas

Cyprus Science and Technology Park

Life Long Learning and International Collaboration

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University Provision

University of Cyprus - 1992

Cyprus University of Technology – 2007

Private Universities – 2007

Frederick University

EUC European University – Cyprus

University of Nicosia

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The University of Cyprus Postgraduate degrees School of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Engineering

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Cyprus University of Technology

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Faculty of Geotechnical sciences and Environmental Management

Faculty of Applied Arts and Communication

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Management and Economics

http://www.cut.ac.cy

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CUT Mission

To develop itself into a modern, pioneering University able to offer education and high level research in leading branches of science and technology.

To establish for itself a role in support of the state and society in their efforts to confront problems, which cover all areas of science and technology

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CUT Departments

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Institute for the Environment and Public Health

Very recently approved

Under the Faculty of Health Sciences

In collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health

Graduate programmes

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Basic Targets

To provide education of a high scientific, technological, and professional level: Modern curricula, student-centred learning, high calibre staff

To produce high quality research transcending the traditional boundaries between basic and applied research.

To allow Cyprus to attain an important position as a partner in a modern European setting, and to secure significant external research funding.

To promote University cooperation with local industry and the labor sector in order to participate in the national effort to innovate and constantly improve products and services.

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University Campus Master Plan

anticipates that until 2020: the number of students will steadily grow to

7000-8000 5-7 Faculties 21-28 departments Student hostels are currently being set-up

within walking distance from both areas planned to house the University

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Based on the ERA Green Paper on Research, CUT gives importance to:

The strengthening of researchers mobility

The development of research infrastructures

The strengthening of the University’s research status by optimizing research opportunities

The development of international cooperation

Research Orientation

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CUT Research Base comprises thefollowing modes:

Basic Research – creates new explanations and questions

Strategic Research – explores ways to solve problems and create marketable products

Applied or Innovation Research – exploits basic and strategic research to create innovative products

Spectrum of Research Activity

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CUT Research targets societal priorities:

improvement of human health and well-beingnature and impacts of climate changedevelopment of sustainable energy generationcreation of new knowledge

Research Priorities towards the new ERA vision

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2007 4 projects with national funding 2 projects with European funding Total funding: 310,000 Euro

2008 41 projects with national funding 5 projects with European funding

3 FP7 and 2 Interreg projects Total funding: 2.75 mEuro

2009 Total number of projects raised to 54 1 Marie Curie project as Lead Partner 2 (national) Strategic infrastructure projects (Nanotechnology)

8 mEuro in 4 years

Some Facts and Figures

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International Collaboration

CUT aims to develop, organize and maintain

effective international relations and networking in order to promote:

Student and staff mobility as well as the development of international collaboration.

Transnational university cooperation particularly focused on European educational and research programmes

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Private Universities

Total number of students more than 8,500 Over 80 programs of study on the first or second cycle levels

including: Nursing Physiotherapy Computer Science Computer Engineering Architecture Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Quantity Surveying

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Research Institutions

Cyprus Institute for Neurology and Genetics

Agricultural Research Institute

Cyprus International Institute → CUT Cyprus Institute

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Priority Areas

Energy Saving, sustainable provision

Water Management, quality, drought mitigation

Environment Health Nanotechnology Information Technology

The digital divide, e-governance, e-health

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Cyprus Science and Technology Park

Promote effective synergies between universities, research institutions and the business community

Universities participate in the governance of STP The research activities of the CUT Institute for the

Environment and Public Health to be housed at the STP – additional area reserved for other research activities of CUT

Scholarships and grants for postgraduate students, principally doctorate students

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Life Long Learning

Adult learning is of particular relevance to sciences and high technology, in order to keep abreast of rapid developments.

As a result of the speed in generating new knowledge, the half life of a qualification in sciences and technology is considered to be under two years.

LLL policies are of inherent importance to universities of applied sciences and technology and should form integral components of their missions.

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International Collaboration

Many forms of international collaboration

Suggestion: Joint doctoral programmes