The Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute is a non-profit, non-Governmental, non-partisan independent Organization active in programs with future orientation in areas related to human brain-modern technology-social transformation and the repercussions of relevant research for humanity. All projects fall into one larger category, which lies at the interface between science and society. It has the following operating units:
Brain, Neuroscience & Special Education
Develops new theories of learning based on mental attributes, web-based, video-game-like testing interfaces to evaluate cognitive profiles and learning abilities. It also develops software-based systems for treatment of various conditions.
Civil Society and Future Affairs Unit
Develops and implements programs that aim the development of a responsible and active civil society. Specific projects focus in capacity building, peace-related process in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region, facilitation of communication and understanding between people in conflicting societies, public debates about human rights, transparency, safer use of Internet, extending European citizenship in the Southern parts of Europe, youth participation etc. It organizes seminars, workshops, trainings and conferences to promote its social-intervention aims.
Technology For Peace Unit
Develops theory on how technology can and must be used in the service of peace. More specifically, it develops educationally relevant and socially responsible IT & Mobile-based curriculum. It participates in various international and European organizations and through its Development Education program aims to contribute towards bridging the literacy, economic and digital divides in our world.
Youth Promoting Peace Unit
Supports youth initiatives that aim social transformation, youth participation, peace and co-existence in conflict societies
Brain, Neuroscience & Special Education Unit
Develops new theories of learning based on mental attributes, web-based, video-game-like testing interfaces to evaluate cognitive profiles and learning abilities. It also develops software-based systems for treatment of various conditions.
Alternative Media Initiative
Aims to promote human rights through media literacy. It focuses on the organization of events, seminars and workshops to train students in the fields of media, young journalists and media personnel in issues of transparency, fairness and responsible journalism. Furthermore, it organizes capacity building seminars to equip NGO personnel with skills on how to make use of the media to promote their organizational aims.
Humanitarian Affairs Unit
The CNTI acts as implementing partner of the UNHCR in Cyprus . The Unit provides legal support, free of charge, to refugees and asylum seekers, for issues related to the asylum procedure and other related matters. The Unit also runs a project for setting up structures on the recognition and rehabilitation of victims of torture. Final outcome will be the establishment and operation of a unit for the rehabilitation of victims of torture, concentrating on asylum seekers and refugees.
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