12th February 2026 On the occasion of World Cancer Day (4 February), our lab team Dr Veronica Hadgipanagi participated in a school visit supported by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation, engaging students in an open and informative discussion about cancer. During the session, we discussed the importance of prevention, highlighted the diverse professionals and initiatives […]

04th February 2026 This World Cancer Day, we are reminded of a powerful and hopeful message: cancer is not inevitable. A new global analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that around 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by addressing modifiable risk

30th January 2026 On 10th of December 2025, BSiH lab members Dr Maria Loizou and Dr Veronica Hadjipanayi represented the DESIPOC project at a Joint Stakeholder Forum hosted by the European Cancer Organisation, alongside the ALTHEA Project. The forum brought together researchers, clinicians, and key stakeholders to explore how digital innovation can strengthen mental health support in cancer care. Forum

24th January 2026 We are delighted to welcome a new cohort of CUT Department of Nursing MSc students who have recently started their dissertation projects with the Behavioural Science in Health – BSiH Lab. Their work spans key areas of nursing, midwifery, behavioural science, health psychology, clinical decision-making, vaccination behaviour, digital health, and maternal health,

17th January 2026 RELIEF (InteRvening EarLier In life for hEalthier liFestyles) is a three-year EU4Health Action Grant  coordinated by the Center for Social Innovation (CSI), with the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) providing scientific coordination. The project aims to understand children’s and early adolescents’ views on e‑cigarettes and other emerging tobacco products and to develop

23rd December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the Behavioral Science in Health – BSiH Lab reflects on a year defined by scientific excellence, strong European engagement, meaningful capacity building, and a growing international footprint. Across research, education, policy, and practice, our work this year has been driven by our people,  students, early-career researchers,

23rd December 2025 The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) team of the Co-Operator project recently delivered an interactive workshop on healthcare professionals’ readiness to provide information and guidance on vaccination at the Pan-Cyprian Nurses and Midwives Association (PASYNM) National Conference on Friday 12 December 2025. The session formed part of the EU‑funded Co‑OPERATOR project, which

20th December 2025 The Behavioural Science in Health – BSiH Lab is delighted to share that we have been selected as a grantee of the 2025 Chinese Ambassador Fund, recognising our work on strengthening Sino‑Cypriot collaboration in digital health and behavioural science. The grant was formally awarded during the Ambassadors Fund Grant Ceremony held on

20th December 2025 The DESIPOC consortium held its second project meeting on 4 December 2025 in Seville, Spain, advancing its work towards a sustained European initiative for monitoring and sharing best practices in psychosocial oncology care provision. The project brings together academic, clinical, and civil society partners to develop digital solutions, training resources, and policy‑relevant

07th December 2025 November was a productive and inspiring month for the Behavioral Science in Health – BSiH Lab, marked by international conference participation, public engagement activities, scientific presentations, and cross-sector collaboration events. Below is a summary of our key activities. 🎙️ 1.  Co-operator Podcast Episode on Vaccination, Hesitancy & Immunology This month, the Co-operator