Future-Focused Research
The University participates in a wide field of research, with local and international interest. Recognising that the research challenges of the future are multidisciplinary, UNIC seeks to combine the potential of multiple disciplines and synergies with other universities and research centres at the local and international level.
UNIC Evolve is a moonshot initiative to build district-scale operating systems for biological AI, designed to run across campuses, hospitals, hospitality, food service, residential, and other complex real-world environments. The 2030s will be defined by superintelligence and inexpensive actuation through general-purpose robotics. UNIC Evolve’s thesis is that the most important use of this abundance is enhancing human wellness at population scale: healthspan, longevity, and biodefense.
Research Priorities
At the University of Nicosia we believe that technological progress will cause rapidly accelerating societal change over the coming decades. A wide range of technologies — artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, drones, computational medicine, modern space exploration — have already started reaching commercial viability.
BLOCKCHAIN, DIGITAL ASSETS, AND WEB3
Blockchain, Digital Assets, and Web3 technology are transformative innovations with significant financial and societal implications. These technologies enhance trust through decentralisation, establish digital asset ownership, improve authentication and traceability, and increase operational efficiency while reducing costs.
Metaverse
Today, most personal and professional activities occur through computer or phone screens in a digital format. Over the next decade, this digital layer will evolve into the metaverse, which represents the future of the internet through immersive 3D, virtual, and augmented-reality worlds.
Machine Learning/Big Data
Data is an invaluable asset that, when analysed on a large scale, can help in tremendous ways, not only in business applications but in the broader society. Machine Learning and the application of statistical models are the only way this huge amount of information can be properly utilised.
Centres and Institutes
UNIC scientists focus on exploring modern challenges, including new technological and scientific advancements, as well as the humanities and social sciences. In fact, our teaching and research staff excel in many subject areas and are acknowledged for their
broad contribution to the creation and advancement of knowledge and technology transfer.
Support
Research & Innovation Office
The Research & Innovation Office (R&IO) is at the core of the University Research Infrastructure and works in close collaboration with the URC, the SRCs and the REC.
Ethics Committee
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as faculty and researchers at the University of Nicosia engaged in research projects are required to apply for approval from the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee.
Funding Sources
The R&IO is at the core of all research activities carried out by the University and can be used as a reference point by Faculty and Researchers, funding agencies and industry for ongoing and future research.
