Diversity and Inclusion in the Metaverse: A Structural Challenge

Research shows that participation in the metaverse is shaped by design decisions, governance models, and organizational practices. In particular, avatar systems influence how users express identity, but representation is limited by what platforms technically and culturally allow.

2026-02-17T15:24:15+02:00February 17th, 2026|NEOLAiA, News|

UNIC Presents NEOLAiA Findings on DEI in the Metaverse at the Industry 5.0 Summit

Drawing on recent literature on diversity and inclusion in the metaverse (stemming from the work done for the NEOLAiA project), Damvakeraki stressed that this transition will only be beneficial if equity, representation and accessibility are embedded from the outset.

2026-02-17T15:12:19+02:00February 17th, 2026|NEOLAiA, News|

NEOLAiA WP3: UNIC Develops Roadmap on DEI in the Metaverse

As part of this task, a roadmap was prepared to summarise key themes, trends, and gaps in how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are currently addressed in the Metaverse, based on desk research carried out between 2020 and 2024.

2026-02-04T15:34:33+02:00February 4th, 2026|Institute For the Future (IFF), NEOLAiA, News|

Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας: Δυναμική συμμετοχή στις Συναντήσεις της Συμμαχίας Ευρωπαϊκών Πανεπιστημίων NEOLAiA στο Σαλέρνο της Ιταλίας

Στο πλαίσιο ειδικής συζήτησης στρογγυλής τραπέζης, ο Πρύτανης του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας, Καθηγητής Φίλιππος Πουγιούτας και οι Πρυτάνεις των άλλων οκτώ Πανεπιστημίων, συζήτησαν τις στρατηγικές κατευθύνσεις της Συμμαχίας.

2025-12-12T11:07:50+02:00December 12th, 2025|NEOLAiA, News|

Διατήρηση Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς: Εικονικό Μουσείο Φυθκιώτικου Υφαντού στο πλαίσιο της συμμαχίας NEOLAiA

Η εκδήλωση ξεκίνησε με χαιρετισμούς από τον Καθηγητή Παναγιώτη Αγγελίδη, Διευθυντή της Έδρας UNESCO στο Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, την Καθηγήτρια Έλενα Παπαναστασίου, Κοσμήτορα της Σχολής Επιστημών Αγωγής, και την Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια Μαρίνα Ροδοσθένους-Μπαλάφα, Πρόεδρο του Τμήματος Παιδαγωγικών Σπουδών.

2025-10-24T11:51:23+03:00October 24th, 2025|Education, NEOLAiA, News, School of Education, UNESCO Chair|

Το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας συμμετείχε σε συνάντηση στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οστράβα, στο πλαίσιο της συμμαχίας NEOLAiA

Κατά τη διάρκεια της συνάντησης, οι συμμετέχοντες συμμετείχαν σε εργαστήρια και συζήτησαν για δραστηριότητες που σχετίζονται για τη βελτίωση της διδασκαλίας και της μάθησης εντός της συμμαχίας.

2025-06-19T13:10:38+03:00June 19th, 2025|NEOLAiA, News|

Συμμετοχή του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας σε Συνεδρίες της Συμμαχίας Ευρωπαϊκών Πανεπιστημίων NEOLAiA

Αντιπροσωπεία του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας παρέστη σε συνάντηση της Συμμαχίας Ευρωπαϊκών Πανεπιστημίων NEOLAiA που πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences της Λιθουανίας στις 5 και 6 Μαρτίου 2025.

2025-03-18T11:48:41+02:00March 18th, 2025|NEOLAiA, News|

NEOLAiA Alliance Partner to Host International Conference on Business, Technology and Society

The University of Nicosia, as a member of the European University Alliance NEOLAiA, announces an upcoming International Scientific Conference titled "Business, New Technologies and Smart Society", hosted by alliance partner Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania.

2025-02-27T14:21:31+02:00February 27th, 2025|NEOLAiA, News|

Το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας συμμετείχε σε συνάντηση στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Σαλέρνο, στο πλαίσιο της συμμαχίας NEOLAiA

Αντιπροσωπεία του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας συμμετείχε σε συνάντηση στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Σαλέρνο της Ιταλίας, στο πλαίσιο της Ευρωπαϊκής Πανεπιστημιακής Συμμαχίας NEOLAiA, της οποίας είναι πλήρες μέλος.

2024-12-19T10:22:45+02:00December 19th, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

UNIC delegation attends seminars hosted by the University of Tours in France within the framework of NEOLAiA

A delegation of four individuals from the University of Nicosia attended a series of seminars that took place between 26 and 28 November 2024, hosted by the University of Tours, in France. The seminars were organised within the framework of the European University Alliance NEOLAiA, of which the University of Nicosia is a full member.

2024-12-06T10:46:03+02:00December 6th, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

University of Nicosia Faculty at the International Symposium “University Language Policies”

UNIC Faculty members Dr Antroulla Papakyriakou and Dr Avra Xepapadakou participated in the International Symposium “University Language Policies” which was organised by the Université de Tours in the framework of the NEOLAiA University Alliance.

2024-12-02T14:52:37+02:00December 2nd, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

University of Nicosia Takes Active Role in NEOLAiA Student Advisory Group

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) recently participated in a significant NEOLAiA Student Advisory Group (SAG) meeting hosted by the University of Jaén, Spain, between 6 and 8 of October, contributing to key decisions shaping the future of student representation across European Higher Education.

2024-12-02T14:34:00+02:00December 2nd, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

University of Nicosia Hosted the Leader of the European University Alliance NEOLAiA Work Package 5 “Increasing the Impact of Regional Research”

Faculty from the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences at Örebro University, Dr Magnus Kristoffersson, Associate Professor, and Dr Karin Blad, Senior Lecturer, visited the University of Nicosia between 10 and 13 June 2024.

2024-11-01T11:34:02+02:00July 23rd, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

Rectors and Presidents of NEOLAiA Issue a Joint Statement Urging for Participation in the EU Elections

The Rectors and Presidents of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance have issued a joint statement emphasizing the significance of the upcoming European elections. Recognizing the crucial role of the European Union in the development of their universities and regions, they are calling on all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the June 2024 elections.

2024-11-01T11:34:03+02:00May 31st, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

International Scientific Conference “Higher Education for Sustainable Development of a Smart Region”

The International Scientific Conference “Higher Education for Sustainable Development of a Smart Region”, organised by the Science Communication Department of Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, in Lithuania, is scheduled for 10 May, 2024.

2024-11-01T11:34:04+02:00April 8th, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|

The University of Nicosia at the Inaugural Event of NEOLAiA Alliance

The University of Nicosia (UNIC), as a partner of the NEOLAiA Alliance of European Universities, participated in the official Kick-off Meeting of the Alliance, which took place in Brussels, on 07-08 February 2024.

2024-11-01T11:34:04+02:00February 14th, 2024|NEOLAiA, News|
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