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MIT Global Teaching Labs in Cyprus for the Future of Tech Education

Published January 7, 2026, 10:27
MIT Global Teaching Labs in Cyprus for the Future of Tech Education

KidIT Cyprus is hosting a closed event at the University of Neapolis Pafos on January 14, 2026, with the participation of MIT and leading figures from the tech industry, to discuss the future of tech education in Cyprus. The event marks the launch of the MIT MISTI Global Teaching Labs (GTL) program in Cyprus, where MIT students will collaborate with Cypriot universities and schools to provide education in STEM and robotics. The aim is to strengthen the connection of Cypriot youth with the cutting edge of international technological knowledge and to promote the internationalization of Cypriot education. The discussion will focus on issues such as the modernization of STEM education, attracting talent, and the ethics of artificial intelligence.