{"id":5340,"date":"2026-06-11T07:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyprusolympians.org\/memorandum-of-cooperation-between-cyprus-olympians-and-cyprus-university-of-technology-cut\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T08:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T08:04:17","slug":"memorandum-of-cooperation-between-cyprus-olympians-and-cyprus-university-of-technology-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyprusolympians.org\/en\/memorandum-of-cooperation-between-cyprus-olympians-and-cyprus-university-of-technology-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorandum of Cooperation between Cyprus Olympians and Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A significant step towards strengthening the connection between sport and academia was taken on 9 June 2026 in Limassol with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and The Cyprus Olympian Association.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement was signed by Rector, Professor, Cyprus University of TechnologyPanayiotis Zaphiris and the President of The Cyprus Olympian Association, Mr Costas Papacostas, OLY, laying the foundations for a meaningful partnership in the fields of sport, science, research and education. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attending the signing ceremony on behalf of the Cyprus University of Technology were Mr Vassilis Protopapas, Head of Student Welfare and Studies, Mr Giorgos Michael, Officer of the Rector&#8217;s Office, Mr Charalambos Chrysostomou, Head of the Research Service, and Mr Evros Demosthenous, Sports Officer. Also present were Mr\u202fDamianos Hadjidamianou, President of the Friends of the Cyprus Olympian Association, and Ms Elena Costa, Officer of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement provides for the development of joint programmes, studies and research initiatives related to sport, covering areas such as sports management, sports psychology, health, social inclusion, and the fight against racism and violence in sport.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two organisations will also collaborate in organising conferences, lectures, seminars and educational activities for the benefit of both the academic and sporting communities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This partnership is expected to strengthen the link between sport and academic knowledge, promoting joint initiatives with meaningful social and scientific impact..<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusolympians.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tepak_oly2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusolympians.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tepak_oly2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cyprusolympians.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tepak_oly2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A significant step towards strengthening the connection between sport and academia was taken on 9 June 2026 in Limassol with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and The Cyprus Olympian Association. 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