The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) has signed a cooperation protocol with the National Documentation Centre (EKT) of Greece, strengthening ties and knowledge exchange between the two institutions.
The signing ceremony took place at the Tepak premises in Limassol. The agreement was signed by Tepak rector Panagiotis Zafeiris and the director of EKT Kyriakos Tolias.
According to an announcement released on Friday, the collaboration between the two entities “includes the exchange of expertise, data, information, and best practices on topics of mutual interest”.
It also encompasses the “execution of research and studies in areas of scientific and technological significance. Joint initiatives such as workshops, seminars, and events will be organised to disseminate scientific knowledge”.
Furthermore, “efforts will be made to secure funding for the promotion of joint actions”, while new fields of cooperation will be explored, with participation in national and European programmes.
“This partnership marks a new chapter in the connection between Cyprus and Greece in the fields of scientific documentation, digital innovation, and research excellence,” the announcement said.
It should be noted that the National Documentation Centre focuses on collecting, documenting, disseminating, and preserving the digital content and data produced by the Greek scientific, research, and cultural community.
Its mission is to “enhance access to knowledge and bridge research with society”.
