One Archaeological Science in the BEMME Region
an ERA Chair at The Cyprus Institute
“Moving the Archaeological Science Group into an innovation-driven future, supporting the non-academic ecosystem of SME actors and government and NGO stakeholders in archaeology, cultural heritage and environmental sciences, within the legal constraints of the relevant authorities and addressing several priority areas of Cyprus’ Smart Specialization Strategy 2030.”
Thilo Rehren, Patrick Degryse, Efthymia Nikita and Evi Margaritis
Project number: 101186503
HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01
Project starting date: 1 January 2025
Project ending date: 31 December 2029
Main Objectives
OneArchSci aims to attract an innovative researcher to lead, integrate, expand and significantly strengthen the archaeological science group at the Cyprus Institute. It will spearhead a One Archaeological Science approach to integrate the currently fragmented field, and position the research team as the regional leader in the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East (BEMME). Concrete steps will be taken to cross sectorial boundaries, linking academic research with government agencies, NGOs and SMEs, contributing to multiple impacts on a societal level.
ERA Chair
Professor Patrick Degryse, from KU Leuven, will work over a five year period with the existing team in Cyprus to establish a new formally incorporated research facility at the Cyprus Institute. The collaboration with KU Leuven will continue beyond the project, offering long-term opportunities for brain circulation, research and educational programme development.
