Excelsior for Schools

ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence supports schools participating in research competitions through EXCELSIOR

Promoting Earth Observation to schools since 2007

Since 2007, ERATOSTHENES Research Centre at the Cyprus University of Technology supports schools participating in national and European research competitions. Currently, through ‘EXCELSIOR’ project and ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, our activities with schools are more powerful in passion and enthusiasm!

Promoting Earth Observation to schools through ‘EXCELSIOR’ & ERATOSTHENES Centre Excellence activities

Our aim is to support students during their first contact with research, science and technology and encourage them to become young researchers in the sector of Remote Sensing and Earth Observation. We are ready to support groups of students to participate in school competitions such as:

Students participate in research competitions by forming working groups and are guided by their teachers. In addition, researchers from the ‘EXCELSIOR’ & ERATOSTHENES Centre Excellence are also involved to guide the group through meetings and communication and assist them during all stages of their research work. These include the study of relative publications, set the question/hypothesis, design the experimental methodology, observation and analysis of the results and finally, conclusions and dissemination of the outcomes of the study.

Our initiatives and actions include:

Our initiatives align with the Cyprus Space Strategy 2022-2027, which aims to transform Cyprus into a ‘Society of Information’ by leveraging modern space technologies, skills, and infrastructure. This strategic vision is part of the national goal to establish Cyprus as a central digital hub in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

One of Cyprus’ priorities in space is Earth Observation. Activities which fall under the ERATOSTHENES for Schools initiative aim to make a meaningful impact in the following key areas: