Water management educational opportunities
CUT provides water management educational opportunities that enable local communities, schools, competent authorities, professionals, and citizens to learn about good water management through a series of free and paid outreach, training, and dissemination activities. As an academic institution, CUT not only produces research, knowledge, and potential marketable outputs, but also offers opportunities for the wider community to actively engage in dissemination activities based on the scientific work carried out at the University.
Throughout 2024, CUT organised a wide range of events, workshops, seminars, mobile applications, and conferences on water-related topics, the majority of which were free-access, thereby strengthening public understanding and societal capacity for sustainable water use.
Free Access Educational Opportunities
Awareness Campaign in Schools by Researchers of the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence (14/02/2024)
Researchers from the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence conducted visits to two Limassol schools to raise awareness among students about science and to emphasise that STEM fields are not linked to gender, while introducing them to the Centre’s research in Earth Observation and Geoinformatics. These educational visits had the dual aim of informing students about scientific careers and presenting the Centre’s work, which applies remote sensing technologies across multiple sectors, including water resource management and environmental monitoring.
More info available here.
Increasing Engagement in the Water Museum (29/02/2024 & 19/03/2024)
CUT academics evaluated a mobile application aimed at enhancing primary students’ engagement during their visits to the Cyprus Water Museum. The activity was conducted by Dr. Marlen Vasquez in collaboration with Dr. Irene Nicolaidou of the Department of Chemical Engineering, focusing on strengthening students’ interaction with and understanding of water-related topics. More info available here.
Mobile App- Water Usage Educational Game (26/03/2024)
An educational app for phones and tablets was developed by the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Communication & Internet Studies, in collaboration with the Cyprus Water Museum. The app helps students learn about water usage through interactive, game-based activities. More info available here.
Open Day Event for CYANOTECH Project (14/02/2024)
The Water Treatment Laboratory (AQUA) organised an Open Day showcasing the national project EXCELLENCE/0421/0212 CYANOTECH. The event presented innovative research on managing harmful cyanobacterial blooms and promoting water and food safety. Participants were introduced to the project’s scientific methods, tools, and preliminary findings, while researchers highlighted the significance of early detection and mitigation strategies for protecting public health and water ecosystems.
More info available here.
Researcher’s Night 2024- “Water Wizards: Dive into the World of Water Treatment” (27/09/2024)
WTL- AQUA and the Cyprus Young Water Professionals participated in the European Researchers’ Night 2024, presenting hands-on demonstrations of water purification processes using a small-scale treatment model constructed by CUT students. The activity helped educate the public on key stages of water treatment, including filtration, disinfection, and basic water-quality monitoring. More info available here.
Paid Access Educational Opportunities
International Conferences SPASEC-27 & AOTs-28 (11-14/07/2024)
The Water Treatment Laboratory (AQUA) co- organised and hosted two international scientific conferences on semiconductor photocatalysis and advanced oxidation technologies for water, air, and soil treatment. These events provided high-level knowledge exchange for academics, industry, and professionals. More info available here.
10th International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of Environment (RSCY2024) (08/04/2024)
The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence hosted RSCY2024, featuring sessions on water quality, floods, leakages, and hydrology. The conference provided a platform for global experts to discuss the use of geospatial technologies in supporting sustainable water management. Through its international participation and scientific exchanges, the event strengthened collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working on water-related environmental challenges. More info available here.
Training Programme for Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (01/01/2024–31/12/2024)
CUT, with the support of the NGO KyklOIKOdromio, offered a specialised paid Training Programme on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for professionals. The programme included subjects related to water management, assessment of water-related impacts, and sustainability compliance, providing participants with practical knowledge aligned with national environmental requirements. More info available here.
Through a diverse mix of free and paid educational opportunities, CUT strengthens public knowledge, professional capacity, and community awareness on good water management, advancing SDG 6 and promoting a culture of responsible and sustainable water use across Cyprus.