All Digital Summit

The Cyprus Computer Society will be attending the All Digital Summit from 10-12 September, taking place in Malta.

During the Summit, CCS will have a info point providing information about it's current EU-funded projects: Digital Futures, CODEDU, BRIDGE, Digital Skills Waller and DWELL. 

Pilot tests for the CODEDU project

In Cyprus, the pilot tests for the CODEDU project involved three members of the National Strategic Advisory Group (NSAG). The activities were carried out through an online session, during which the members were introduced to the project and the training materials developed for both students and educators. They were then given full access to the resources and provided valuable feedback to the consortium after reviewing the content.

Survey - Understanding the current landscape for women in STEM in Cyprus

Women in Tech® Cyprus and TechIsland®, have launched a national survey, in collaboration with IMR/University of Nicosia, aiming at better understanding the current landscape for women in STEM in Cyprus. This initiative is part of a broader study that seeks to explore the representation of women professionals in STEM fields, examine the challenges they face, and identify potential policies and initiatives to support their participation and advancement.

Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/imrunic25s40

Erasmus Days 2025

As part of the Erasmus Days celebrations, 13 - 18 October 2025, CCS will participate in the Aradippou Municipality event on Monday 13 October 2025 which will take place at Alexander College between 8:30 - 16:00

WRO Cyprus 2025 Open Platform, New Rules, New Experience

The Cyprus National WRO (World Robot Olympiad) will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the European University Cyprus.

Girls at the Top of Informatics. Gold Medal for Cyprus at EGOI 2025

With one of the most significant gold distinctions in its history, Cyprus returned from the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI 2025), held in Bonn, Germany. Gymnasium student Mariza Paspalli earned a gold medal, adding to Cyprus’ growing record of success and inspiring more young girls to pursue excellence in computing.

Robots Playing Chess and Bowling, and Other STEAM Activities at Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025

Cyprus’ leading educational robotics festival wrapped up with great success! Robotex MRC 2025 was organized by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) at the University of Cyprus Sports Center on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025. 

The 8th Robotex Cyprus and the 2nd MRC Cyprus competitions brought together over 600 robotics enthusiasts — students, university teams, and adults from across the island — who competed in more than 20 different robotics challenges.

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PRESS RELEASE Online Presentation of the DWELL Project: Digital Well-Being

The IT and education organization EDITC hosted an online presentation of the DWELL project on June 24th at 10:00 a.m. The project, which is coordinated by EDITC, aims to address one of today’s most pressing issues in education: digital well-being.

Press conference of the DWELL Project: Digital Well Being

You're warmly invited to join us for the official press conference of the DWELL EU Funded Project, where we will unveil our vision for promoting digital well-being in European schools and share how educators, parents, and policymakers can be part of this vital initiative.
The event will take place via Zoom on Tuesday 24 June 2024 at 10 am. Register by following this LINK
 

Seminar AR-in-a-Box for SMEs

The seminar “AR-in-a-Box for SMEs” will take place on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the ICT Academy, at the Offices of the Communications Commissioner. To register, please visit the following link: https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/AR-in-a-Box_SMEs

Open Call for Small Grants for Programming and Computational Thinking Initiatives in Cyprus

The Code4Europe consortium, through CyRIC  as the National Hub in Cyprus, offers small grants for activities that promote digital skills among youth, with a special focus on girls, in the context of EU Code Week. The funding is addressed for collective groups, such as schools and NGOs (from €500 to €1,000). Proposals will be evaluated based on the coherence, quality, and expected impact of the proposed activity.

Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge 2025 - Registrations are now open

Registrations for the Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge (CCSC) 2025 has just begun! This year, the competition is co-organized with the Greek National Cyber Security Team, offering an excellent opportunity for those interested in cyber security, CTFs, and ethical hacking practices. The competition will run from June 27 to July 13, and registration will remain open throughout. Register today at: https://ccsc.org.cy/register

BRIDGE Project Launches First Newsletter!

We are excited to announce the release of the first newsletter of the BRIDGE project – Building Responsible Internet Discipline through Gamified Education for Immigrant Women. This EU-funded initiative focuses on empowering immigrant women and enhancing digital safety in adult education through inclusive, engaging, and practical tools. Download the newsletter and explore more on our website: www.thebridgeproject.eu

Building the Future of Financial Services with CockroachDB

The event will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Four Seasons Limassol.

MAKERS FAIR 2025

Georgia Solomou - Inspiring Stories by CCS-Women

We welcome Georgia Solomou, Managing Partner OSPHERA and Founder & President Women4Cyber Cyprus! Read her inspiring story and learn more about her inspirations, ambitions, achievements and vision for the future!

Grant Thornton Cyprus AI Bootcamp - 1-3 July 2025, Nicosia - Students aged 16-18

If you know a high-school student who's curious about Artificial Intelligence, they should definitely check out the GT AI Summer Bootcamp 2025. 

Dates: 1, 2, 3 July 2025, Time: 9am - 4pm, The only requirement is to have a laptop and solid understanding of English language, Open to students of grades 5, 6 and 7 (going in Sept 2025 - 16,17,18 years old) of both private and public schools. A total of 20 students will be selected, Location: Grant Thornton Cyprus, Nicosia offices

Women in Tech Mentorship Program

Women in Tech Cyprus proudly announces the launch of a new local mentorship program aimed at connecting women across the island with experienced role models in the technology and STEM sectors. The initiative is designed to support professional growth, foster meaningful relationships, and inspire future leaders through mentorship and knowledge sharing. Participants can register as Mentors or Mentees.

CBS AI Seminar

Το CCS σας ενημερώνει για μια ιδιαίτερα επίκαιρη εκδήλωση με θέμα “Αλλάξτε το Παιχνίδι: Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη (AI) και Prompt Engineering στα Χέρια των Επιχειρήσεων”, η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Τετάρτη 4 Ιουνίου 2025, από 09:00 έως 13:00, στην αίθουσα Μελίνα Μερκούρη.

Dora Constantinou - Inspiring Stories by CCS-Women

We welcome Dora Constantinou, Instructor and Head of the Computing Field, CTL Eurocollege! Read her inspiring story and learn more about her inspirations, ambitions, achievements and vision for the future!

The International Programming Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest 2025

DataArt invites everyone to join the Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest on May 25th, 2025, an amazingly fun coding challenge.

Training courses on 3D printing through the European ESTEM 3 project

Novatex Solutions, as part of the European ESTEM 3D project, announces the organization of in-person training courses on 3D printing technology, aimed at educators of all levels. Following the successful completion of the online seminars, this training initiative will enable participants to familiarize themselves with the equipment, gain practical experience, and discover ways to integrate 3D printing into the educational process.

Creating Synergies

The event "Creating Synergies: Advancing Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Information and Communication Technology" was successfully held on May 7, 2025, at the ICT Academy of the Office of the Communications Commissioner by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) in collaboration with the Office of the Commissioner of Communications - Digital Security Authority as the designated National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCC-CY).

Two Cypriot FIRST LEGO League Teams on Innovation Journeys

With the support of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) and the coordination of the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS), two student robotics teams from FLL Cyprus proudly represented Cyprus at top-tier international FIRST® LEGO® League events, aligned with this season’s theme of Ocean Exploration!

Mariza Anaxagora - Inspiring Stories by CCS-Women

This week we interview Mariza Anaxagora, Head of Quality Assurance at Playtech Sports!
Read her inspiring story and learn more about her inspirations, ambitions, achievements, and vision for the future!