Limassol:The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Tsientang Institute for Advanced Study (TIAS) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish a Joint Research Centre and an International Research Laboratory. This agreement was formalized during a visit to China by CUT Vice-Rector, Professor Nikolas Tsapatsoulis.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the agreement builds on a collaboration initiated last September in Limassol, marked by an initial Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two institutions. The framework aims to leverage the scientific expertise and research capabilities of both parties.

The collaboration will focus on advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, digital cultural heritage, advanced 3D digitisation, digital twins, immersive technologies, and the development of reliable digital knowledge systems. A significant emphasis is placed on "Memory Twins," which involve digital documentation of cultural artifacts combined with historical and intangible cultural heritage information.

The agreement includes submitting joint research proposals, exchanging scientists, and developing innovative technological applications. It aims to foster closer cooperation between European and Chinese research teams, strengthening Cyprus's role as a bridge for scientific collaboration and joint research initiatives.