Frederick University congratulates the students of Kokkinochoria Gymnasium “Panos Ioannou” for winning 3rd place among students from nine European countries in the EU-CONEXUS International School Competition “Think Smart, Create Green!”.

Georgia Lefteri, Dimitra Pouzouki, Chrysovalanto Kyriakou, and Andreas Koumis stood out in the competition (age category 12–14) with their project “Desal Harvesting Tower,” a hydroponic tower made from materials destined for waste, featuring integrated solar panels and a desalination system. By incorporating recycled materials into a functional food production system, the Desal Harvesting Tower aims to reduce the environmental impact of waste, promote the circular economy, and support more sustainable urban living with respect for the environment.

Frederick University also extends its congratulations to the students’ teachers, Mr. Theofanis Petroudis and Mr. Therapon Therapontos, for their dedication in guiding and supporting the students throughout all stages of the competition.

The innovative school competition “Think Smart, Create Green!” brings together young people aged 12–17 from across Europe, aiming to promote sustainability and smart solutions for our planet. This is the fifth year the competition has been organized by the EU-CONEXUS European University Alliance, with Frederick University, a full member of the network, overseeing the national stage in Cyprus.

EU-CONEXUS is one of the European University Alliances selected by the European Commission to lead the way towards the Universities of the Future. The network focuses on smart sustainable coastal urban development, aiming to foster innovative educational methods and interdisciplinary approaches in the fields of blue growth, circular economy, and sustainability.

The EU-CONEXUS Alliance consists of: La Rochelle Université (France), Agricultural University of Athens (Greece), Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (Romania), Klaipeda University (Lithuania), Universidad Católica de Valencia “San Vicente Mártir” (Spain), University of Zadar (Croatia), South East Technological University (Ireland), University of Rostock (Germany), Frederick University (Cyprus).