The 4th Autumn School, co-organised by the University of Crete and the Municipality oF Ayios Nicolaos, entitled ‘Advanced Atmospheric Observations, Data Mining & Modelling‘, which took place on 22-26 September 2025, has been successfully concluded.
The week-long course took place at the Hellenic Mediterannean University campus in Ayios Nicolaos, Greece and and 12 students took part. The students had the opportunity to visit some of the University of Crete’s facilities, such as the Finokalia Atmospheric Observatory and they were also offered theoretical and hands-on training on atmospheric observations, data analysis and modelling.
This Autumn School was organized within the framework of the Horizon Europe project Edu4Climate. Course organization was led by the University of Crete and the Munipicality of Ayios Nicolaos, with the contribution of the Edu4Climate Consortium partners.
Researchers from CARE-C at the Cyprus Institute took part in Car-Free Day on 22 September 2025, held on Kyrineias Street in Aglantzia, Nicosia, as part of the European Mobility Week celebrations, organised by the Municipality of Nicosia.
Associate Research Scientist Dr. Spyros Bezantakos and Graduate Research Fellow Ms. Anna Zenonos engaged with citizens attending the event, sharing information on air quality, climate change, as well as relevant actions undertaken by CARE-C in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia to monitor air quality in the area.
More specifically, a real-time air quality signpost has been installed on Kyrineias Street in Aglantzia, while sensors measuring the air quality levels have been placed at a local nursery school, a nursing home, a government building, and the municipal swimming pool.
This is part of a series of activities jointly organised by CARE-C and the Municipality of Nicosia, aimed at raising awareness and educating citizens about air pollution and climate change, within the context of the Edu4Climate project.
You can find out more information about the signpost here.
This project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe (project no: 101071247)
The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, with the support of the Edu4Climate Consortium partners are organising the Autumn School on “Advanced Atmospheric Observations, Data Mining and Modelling” on 22-26 September, 2025. The course will be held at Hellenic Mediterranean University, at Agios Nikolaos in Crete, Greece.
About the course
The school will focus on mining and using atmospheric science data, and numerical models. Participants will be offered theoretical training (lectures), a visit to Finokalia monitoring station, hands-on computer based data processing and numerical modeling. Short presentations will also be made by the participants at the end of the school. Participants will be distributed into small groups of 4-5 trainees; each group being supported by a team of two Faculty/Researchers.
Who is it for
This intensive course is suitable for both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in atmospheric and earth system sciences.
Course fees
There are no registration fees for participation in this course. Complimentary lunch will be provided to autumn school students during the course. A shuttle bus transferring students from/to the campuses from/ to the center of Agios Nikolaos will be available for free. Students are expected to organize and cover their own travel and accommodation, and any other expenses relating to their stay in Agios Nikolaos city.
Application process
All applications will be reviewed by the Autumn School scientific committee, after the application deadline has passed.
To participate in the Autumn School, potential students are required to apply through the Autumn School online form here.
Application deadline: 29 August, 2025.
Organizers
This Autumn School is organized within the framework of the Horizon Europe project Edu4Climate (edu4climate.cyi.ac.cy). Course organization is led by the University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos and the Edu4Climate Consortium partners.
