CCS and Robotex Cyprus featured in IN Business magazine

Read the interview of the secretary of the board of CCS, Dr. Panikou Masoura regarding the actions of the association as well as for the Pancyprian Robotics Competition Robotex Cyprus.

Balkan Tournament in Informatics 2021

The Balkan Tournament in Informatics was held in Sioumen, Bulgaria from November 24-29 and the Cypriot team received three bronze medals with Christos Falas, Dimitris Chrysostomou Theofanis Orfanou and the participation of Markos Kalavas. In the junior category, the team membere were of Orestis Souzos, Loukas Loukas, Polykarpos Christodoulou and George Laouris. The leaders of the team were Joachim Sykopetritis (Lyceum of Polemidia) and Angelos Poulis (EKPA).

HackHEUREKA

European University Cyprus and CERIDES are excited to announce the implementation of the 1st online hackathon #HackHEUREKA, within the framework of the DG-ECHO – funded project HEUREKA. Six (6) scholarships are available for the winners of #HackHEUREKA. The scholarships are kindly offered by European University Cyprus.

Full information about #HackHEUREKA is available at the following link:https://cerides.euc.ac.cy/general/hackheureka-a-hackathon-to-improve-community-preparedness/

Registrations for #HackHEUREKA through the following link: https://bit.ly/3C3NHZn

INFOCOM CYPRUS 2021

INFOCOM conferences
CCS supports the "online three-day technology festival" organized by Smart Com & Smart Press on December 7-8 - 9 - Infocom Cyprus - Infocom Security Cyprus - Security Project Cyprus - respectively.

GDC/LOGIPAIGNION 2022

CCS supports the the 12th edition ofgame development competition «GDC/LOGIPAIGNION 2022» for the school year 2021-2022, that is organised by CYENS Centre of Excellence, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Nicosia.

Students from Aradippou Gymnasium represented Cyprus in the World Robotics Olympiad WRO

Students from Aradippou High School represented Cyprus in the World Robotics Olympiad WRO which took place online on November 18-21, 2021.

Cyprus team consisted of the students: George Charalambous, Andreas Poulis and Zannettos Efthimiou with Mr George Petrou as their coach. The young robotists designed, built and programmed a robot that took part in this year's "PowerBots - The Future of Energy" field challenges.

International Awards of Cyprus in Robotics

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) proudly shares news on the future of robotics in Cyprus! On Sunday, November 7, a three-day event took place, where robotics teams representing Cyprus received many awards at the Robotex International Competition, held in Tallinn, Estonia.

Award Ceremony of the Cyprus Cybersecurity National Team

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) organized the award ceremony of the Cyprus Cybersecurity Team that took place on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the University of Cyprus.

The return of Robotex Cyprus

he 4th Pancyprian Robotex Robotics Competition organized by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) was successfully completed οn Sunday, October 24, 2021. Robotex Cyprus 2021 was under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and was hosted at the Gymnasio Agiou Ioannou Chrysostomou in Lakatamia.

Special Pirces for book-sized computers

KP WINTEC LTD, a distributor of ECS Taiwan products, offers special prices to CCS members for the purchase of book-sized computers suitable for schools and offices. 

Up 2 Youth: Cyprus Olympiad in Informatics

Watch two of our "Olympians" in the episode of the Youth Organization for the Pancyprian IT Olympiad

European Cyber Security Month - Awareness raising activities for seniors from the European University Cyprus

On 27 October from 9am-11.00, Dr. Yianna Danidou from the European University Cyprus and member of the Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge will present the Awareness raising activities for seniors.

CEPIS online event on Gender equality in the IT workplace

Join us on 26 November 2021 online from 10:00 to 12:30 CET at our event “Gender equality in the IT workplace: breaking down the barriers“. Registrations: https://cepis.org/events/gender-equality-in-the-it-workplace-26-11-2021/

European Cyber Security Month - Entry points & career opportunities in cybersecurity for UCLan Cyprus

On 22 October from 6-8pm, Dr. Eliana Stavrou from the UCLan Cyprus and member of the Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge will present the  career opportunities in cybersecurity.

European Cyber Security Month - Awareness raising activities for SMEs from the European University Cyprus

On 20 October from 9am-12.00, Dr. Yianna Danidou from the European University Cyprus and member of the Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge will present the cybersecurity in relation to SMEs

European Cyber Security Month - ASPIS Awareness Campaign

CEPIS - Otober 2021 Newsletter

The CEPIS October 2021 Newsletter has been released.

FREE Seminars through the Re-Educo project for educators

Open invitation to teachers for FREE participation in 4 online seminars aimed at addressing possible digital skills shortages and improving teacher skills with the aim of effectively integrating innovative approaches and online training tools. Register here: https://forms.gle/dEn6NXUXSaoXqy3i8.

Cyprus Cyber Security Team ranked 6th at ECSC 2021

The Cyprus Cyber Security Team took 6th place in the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) held in Prague from September 28 to October 1, 2021. The result is considered very encouraging for the "national hackers" since Cyprus counts only the fourth participations in the event.

IFIP September 2021 Newsletter

Read the IFIP Sepember Newsletter

All Digital Summit 2021

On the 13-15 October 2021 ALL DIGITAL is organising its 14th Summit to discuss the latest news on the EU digital inclusion sector! 
The ALL DIGITAL Summit will be held ONLINE with a hybrid component in Brussels, Belgium.

You are welcome to join for FREE from the comfort of your house or office and participate in the ALL DIGITAL Summit 2021! 

Youth Hacking 4 Freedom Competition

• Are you up to hacking on a software project of your choice?
• Do you want to meet like-minded people of your age from around Europe?
• What about getting the chance to receive one of our cash awards and to travel to Brussels to meet the other winners and great people from the Free Software movement?
• Participants must be 14-18 years old and should register at https://fsfe.org/activities/yh4f/

CCS Supports BSides Cyprus 2021

Security BSides is a non-profit community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration.

CYPSEC 2021 - 2nd Cyprus Defence & Homeland Security Int'l Conference

The aim of the conference is to present the capabilities and the existing solutions of the increasingly high technology in matters of defence and homeland security and to strengthen the effort of the Cypriot companies for networking and cooperation with international companies.

CCS Supports Cyprus Forum

On October 2, Oxygono organises the second Cyprus Forum (https://www.2021.cyprusforum.cy/), at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. The Cyprus Forum seeks to become a lever and catalyst for change through discussions and debate leading to commitments, actions and ultimately outcomes that will improve and promote sustainable and socially responsible policy in Cyprus and the wider Eastern Mediterranean region.