To promote research and foster a strong research culture, the College actively engages in a range of activities. These initiatives support academic excellence, encourage innovation, and strengthen the Collegeโs commitment to advancing knowledge and research.
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10โ13 November 2027
๐ Limassol, Cyprus
We are delighted to be part of this international event, bringing together researchers, educators, academics, makers, and innovators from around the world to exchange ideas, share research, and explore the transformative potential of learning through making.
๐ Learn more: https://cyprusconferences.org/constructionism2027/
CTL Eurocollege was pleased to participate in the Mediterranean Conference on Emerging Technologies and Systems (MCETS 2026), held on 29โ30 October 2026 at the American University of Cyprus (AUCY) in Larnaca.
We are proud to share that three research papersย affiliated with our institution were accepted and presented at the conference:
In addition to presenting their research, Dr. Kosmas Pipyros and Dr. Dora Konstantinou served as Session Chair and Co-Chair, respectively, for the session โIntelligent Systems and Emerging AI Applications.โ
We are also delighted that two students from our Department of Computing, Mr.Munir Muhammad Mutahar and Mr.Rafay Abdul, attended the conference, with Mr.Rafay also presenting a preliminary research work.
The accepted papers are expected to be published in the Springer Nature conference proceedings.
Congratulations to our researchers and students for their contributions and for representing CTL Eurocollege at this international event. We look forward to seeing more opportunities for research, collaboration and student involvement. https://mcets.org/
Dr Vasilis Papavasiliou, Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at CTL Eurocollege, delivered a keynote and a seminar at the Energy Medicine Cyprus Forum & EXPO, held on 31 October and 1 November 2026 at Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri.
In his keynote, โThe Stories We Inherit: Collective Memory, Belonging, Human Connection and Reconciliation,โ Dr Papavasiliou explored how the trauma of displacement and division in Cyprus can shape peopleโs sense of identity, belonging and wellbeing across generations.
Drawing on his research, Dr Papavasiliou also shared the story of a Cypriot tour guide who spoke about how the loss of his father fueled years of anger and how, through reflection, he eventually found his own way towards forgiveness. His experience brought a personal dimension to the discussion of trauma, healing and reconciliation in Cyprus.
Dr. George Antoniades and Dr. Elena Tsapi represented CTL Eurocollege at the 3rd IEEE International Symposium on Emerging Metaverse, held on 22โ24 October 2026,ย
They presented their abstract paper, โA Conceptual Framework for Non-Verbal Interaction and Learning Performance in VR Environment,โ which explores how non-verbal interaction in virtual reality environments can support learning performance. Their contribution received the Best Paper Award in the Abstract Track.
This achievement reflects the Collegeโs commitment to research and innovation in emerging technologies and education.
CTL Eurocollege, participated as a co-organizer of the ย international scientific conference entitled: “Society of the Future – Interdisciplinary Development Scenarios” organised by the Akademia Handlowa Nauk Stosowanych W Radomiu (Radom Academy of Economics) from April 17โ18th, 2026ย
Our Department of Information Technology proudly participated as a co-organizer in the event “Empowering Women in Computing 24 (EWiC 24) ACM-W Celebration that took place on Tuesday, 8th of October 2024.
The Association for Computing Machinery’s Committee on Women in Cyprus (ACM-W Cyprus) hosted an event dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the computing field.
This event featured an Open Panel Discussion with distinguished professionals and academics from the computing industry, who shared their success stories and offered insights on how to balance personal life with the demanding professional responsibilities that come with a career in tech.
Creative Coding Workshops took place, within diverse multi-disciplinary groups, providing participants with a dynamic and enjoyable environment to enhance their coding skills while fostering confidence and collabotation.
1st Student Research Conference (SRC) 2024 | 29th of January 2024
The first Student Research Conference (SRC) 2024 in collaboration with the Old Polish University of Applied Sciencesย in Kielce Poland took place on January 29th 2024 with the participation of the Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management of the Cyprus University of Technology.ย The conference hosted nineteen (19) students and 2 Professors from the Old Polish University of Applied Sciences, eight (8) students from the CTL Eurocollege and two (2) students from the Cyprus University of Technology.
The purpose of the Student Research Conference is to encourage and facilitate student involvement in academic research. It aims to foster research interest, promote collaboration between students and academic staff, and provide students with opportunities to develop research skills, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to ongoing research activities.
In order to enhance further the engagement of its Faculty and Students in research work and research activities, the College organised anย online Colloquium which aimed to support both the Faculty and Students to exchange ideas and experience in conducting research and preparing papers and thesis for publication. The onlineย Colloquium was organised in July 2021.
Dr Vasilis Papavasiliou Head of the Hospitality & Tourism field of study participates in the ACTE/STEK Annual Tourism Conference 2026, entitled โTourism Beyond 2030: Competing in an Era of Constant Change,โ which will take place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, from 09:00 to 14:00, at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel.
The conference is an important industry event that brings together tourism professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the future of Cyprus tourism, emerging challenges, international competitiveness, sustainability, technological developments, and opportunities for the sector beyond 2030.
Dr. George Antoniades and Dr. Elena Malkawi represented CTL Eurocollege at the British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2026, presenting their research paper:
โFrom Motivation to Retention: Rethinking Social Interaction and Service Automation in the Active Leisure Industry.โ
An excellent opportunity to share research, exchange ideas with the international academic community, and contribute to conversations connecting research, innovation, and industry practice.
At CTL Eurocollege, we are proud to support research excellence, international collaboration, and knowledge with real-world impact.
Dr. Kosmas Pipyros participated in the 13th International IACuDiT Conferenceโ”Tourism in the Age of Transformation: Insights from the Social Sciencesโ, held in Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece.
During the conference, he presented the paper โThe SafeHost Safeguarding Ecosystem Framework: Transforming European Hospitalityโs Response to Gender-Based Violence,โ representing CTL Eurocollege.ย
The work is connected to the EU-funded SafeHost project, which brings together partners from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain and Denmark to strengthen the hospitality sectorโs capacity to contribute to safer and more responsible environments.ย
CTL Eurocollegeย is pleased to contribute to research and European collaboration addressing important social challenges at the intersection of hospitality, safeguarding, technology and social responsibility
On June 18 and 19, 2026, we had the opportunity to participate in the International Conference โXIV International Scientific Conference Current Trends in Spas, Hospitality and Tourismโ which was held at the Bratislava University of Economics and Business, in Slovakia. The main speaker at the Conference was the well-known German Professor Dr. Harald Pechlaner, who holds the Chair of โTourism and Head of the Center for Entrepreneurshipโ at the Catholic University of Eichstรคtt-Ingolstadt.โ
Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou represented CTL Eurocollege and during the Conference he made interventions and asked questions to the speakers on topics such as Sustainability and addressing the phenomenon of Overtourism. The Conference left excellent impressions and provided further knowledge and an opportunity for exchange of views by participants from nine different countries.
Dr Vasilis Papavasiliou, Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at CTL Eurocollege, attended and presented his research at GLOTECH 2026, the Global Conference on Technology and AI in Hospitality and Tourism, held at San Diego State University in California in September 2026.
His presentation, โCompeting Digital Destination Images: Institutional Tourism Storytelling in Divided Cyprus and Its Implications for Generative AI and Future Tourism Communication,โ compared the Visit Cyprus and Visit North Cyprus tourism websites. By examining their wording, images, maps and navigation, he showed how two websites can present distinct versions of the same island, highlighting different aspects of its heritage and identity and guiding visitors towards different places and experiences.
The presentation also considered what happens when generative AI draws on these kinds of sources to answer travellersโ questions. A single answer can bring together information from several websites while obscuring where their accounts differ.ย
Event 1: “Quantitative Methodology in Management Research”
Keynote Speaker:ย Prof. Maria Jose Sanchez Bueno
Professor of Management,
Department of Business Administration,
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid,
Spain
Date & Time: TBA (March 2026)
Event 2: “Emotional Dynamics in Succession, with a Focus on Temporal Effects: A Qualitative
Research Study”
Keynote Speaker:ย Dr. Sandra Fiedler
Lecturer & Research Associate
Professorship of Organization and International Management, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany
Date & Time:ย Tuesday, 10th February 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 (Cyprus Time)
Event 3: โThe Internationalization Strategy of Family Firmsโ
Guest Lecturer: Marรญa Josรฉ Sรกnchez-Bueno
Professor of Management,
Department of Business Administration,
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 from 11:00 until 12:00
Event 4: โThe effect on board gender diversity on job cuts: The case of family firmsโ,
Speaker: Marรญa Josรฉ Sรกnchez-Bueno
Professor of Management,
Department of Business Administration,
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
Date & Time: January 19th 2024, as part of a Research Seminar Series, via Zoom
Event 4: โThe effect on board gender diversity on job cuts: The case of family firmsโ,
Speaker: Fernando Muรฑoz Bullรณn
Associate Professorย
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Department of Business Administration
Date & Time: January 19th 2024, as part of a Research Seminar Series, via Zoom
Event 5: โPublishing in High Caliber Journalsโ
Speaker: Dr. Michalis Christofi
Assistant Professor,
Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business
Faculty of Tourism Management, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship
Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Date & Time: September, 30th, 2021 from 11:00 until 13:30 face-to-face (B1)
Event 6: โEntrepreneurial Processes in International Multiunit Franchise Outlet: A Social Capital Perspectiveโ
Speaker: Dr. Elias Hadjielias
Associate Professor
Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business
Faculty of Tourism Management, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship
Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Date & Time: September, 30th, 2021 from 13:30 until 15:00 face-to-face (B1)
