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Larnaca Emerges As Hub For Maritime Research With New Tepak Marine Sciences School

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 14, 2025

The Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has hailed the government’s recent decision to establish the Cyprus University of Technology’s (Tepak) new School of Marine Sciences in Larnaca. Described by the chamber as a milestone achievement, this initiative not only addresses a long-standing local demand but also promises to elevate the city’s academic and economic profile.

Government Vision And Academic Decentralisation

In a formal announcement, Evel expressed its strong support, noting that the decision marks a significant step toward making Larnaca a center for marine research, innovation, and education. The move aligns seamlessly with the government’s broader strategy to decentralise higher education and forge stronger links between innovative research and economic development. Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki underscored this point when she announced the decision, emphasizing the new chapter that this development represents for the city and university education at large.

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Collaborative Endeavors For Regional Growth

Evel reiterated its commitment to partnering with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the school’s successful integration into Larnaca’s educational landscape. The Chamber views the new institution as a catalyst for regional sustainable growth, poised to harness Cyprus’ strategic coastal advantages alongside Tepak’s expertise in applied sciences. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou is expected to bring the necessary legislation before parliament, solidifying the regulatory framework that will support the institution’s launch.

A New Chapter In Maritime Expertise

Operating under the auspices of the Cyprus University of Technology, the School of Marine Sciences will focus on marine research, technological innovation, and sustainable development. This initiative is anticipated to transform Larnaca into a dynamic center of academic activity and maritime know-how, offering significant long-term benefits not only for the city but for the broader region as well.

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Women Accounted For More Than Half Of Scientists In 10 EU Regions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 10, 2026

In Portugal’s Continente region, 265,100 women worked as scientists and engineers in 2025, representing 46% of the total workforce in these occupations.

Across the EU, women made up more than half of all scientists and engineers in 10 regions. Four were located in Spain, two in Portugal and one in Greece. The remaining regions were Poland’s Makroregion centralny, Sweden’s northernmost region and France’s outermost regions.

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Most of these areas had relatively small numbers of scientists and engineers overall. Spain’s Noreste region was the largest, with 102,700 women in these occupations, accounting for 51% of its total workforce.

Women’s Representation Varies Across Europe

The figures highlight considerable regional differences in both the number of women working in science and engineering and their share of the overall workforce.

Cyprus remains below the EU average, with women accounting for 37.8% of scientists and engineers. However, this share is broadly comparable to that of Île-de-France, one of Europe’s largest centres of scientific and engineering employment.