AQTIVATE Kick-off event

Asia/Nicosia
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Social Activities Building University of Cyprus Campus 1 Panepistimiou Avenue, 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia Cyprus
Constantia Alexandrou, Nantia Iakovidou (University of Cyprus)
Description

The joint doctoral project “Advanced computing, QuanTum algorIthms and data-driVen Approaches for science, Technology and Engineering (AQTIVATE)” will deliver an interdisciplinary training program for fifteen fellows who will learn to utilise high performance computing, develop scalable algorithms and machine learning approaches, and explore quantum computing for research projects from physics, engineering and biology. In this meeting, the AQTIVATE  fellows, supervisors and mentors will gather to get to know each other. The fellows will present their research done for their Master thesis, draft their personal career development plans (PCDPs) and plan future steps. The meeting will include discussion sessions regarding diversity, sustainable research management and environmental awareness in the context of the ESRs’ individual personal development and research perspectives.

    • 09:30 09:45
      Welcome Address 15m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Prof. Tasos Christofides UCY Rector
    • 09:45 09:50
      Opening Address 5m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Philippos Hadjizacharias Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy
    • 09:50 09:55
      Opening Address 5m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Federica Ferrari Bravo Ambassador of Italy
    • 09:55 10:00
      Opening Address 5m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Martin Hagström Ambassador of Sweden
    • 10:00 10:30
      European Joint Doctorates Action 30m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Sarah-Amalia Aronzohn EU Officer
    • 10:30 11:00
      Introduction to AQTIVATE Programme 30m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Constantia Alexandrou Professor
    • 11:00 11:30
      Coffee break

      Coffee break

    • 11:30 12:20
      Quantum Computing 50m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Prof. Simone Montangero (UNIPD)
    • 12:20 13:10
      Supercomputer Architectures: Current State and Future Trends 50m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Prof. Dirk Pleiter
    • 13:10 14:00
      Diversity Aspects 50m 010 Social Activities Building University of Cyprus

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      Speaker: Eleni Ploutarchou
    • 14:00 15:00
      Lunch break UCY Campus Zorpas Restaurant

      UCY Campus Zorpas Restaurant

      Lunch break

    • 15:00 16:00
      ESR Presentations Day 1 1h 010

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      Social Activities Building University of Cyprus Campus 1 Panepistimiou Avenue, 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia Cyprus
    • 16:00 17:00
      Visit to the UCY Library