The Mediterranenan Migration Network was officially launched during a two-day working meeting at the University of Nicosia on March 1-2, 2012. Present at the meeting were the Minister of Interior, Mr. Neoclis Sylikiotis, Dr. Michalis Attalides, and representatives from publci and private organizations from Cyprus and Europe. Among the organizations represented included the International Organization for Migration, The Migration Policy Group based in Brussels, Oxfam Italia, COA from the Netherlands, High Commission for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue in Portugal, the Ministry of Education and Culture, NGOs, and Union representatives.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has been discussed and debated extensively over the last decade. Last year the Cyprus Parliament organized an event to address the impact the fourth Industrial Revolution would bring to education, health, labor, and the quality of life of citizens around the globe. In a follow-up event held on June 14, 2018, a similar event was held addressing practical recommendations and actions that need to be taken with regards to the challenges and opportunities arising as a result of the revolution.
Round-table discussion with the Chair of the Cyprus Parliament, experts, policy-makers and academics.(more…)
On November 29, 2011 the Lifelong Learning Foundation hosted a conference on e-learning and the use of technology for teaching and learning. The keynote presentation that I gave is available here: VRASIDAS_IDEPE_PDF. There were more 500 people attending the event, among which students, teachers, counselors and academics. Very interesting projects were showcased from a variety of disciplines and age groups. The possibilities of videogames and social networking were very well received by both teachers and students.
