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The MCL Research Group (Cyprus University of Technology) accepts applications for three posts at Doctoral level (PhD) that will begin September 2021.

The MCL Research Group (Cyprus University of Technology) accepts applications for three (3) posts at Doctoral level (PhD) that will begin September 2021.

Deadline is Thursday, 15th of April 2021. For applications, click here.

For more information, click here.

• One (1) post in the following topic: “Contemporary challenges and the empowerment of citizens through digital media”.

Description:This Ph.D. thesis will explore the context in which citizens (younger or older) can develop digital skills, knowledge, and attitudes that lead to empowerment, the adoption of democratic ideals and the development of digital citizenship.

Required Qualifications: To be considered, eligible candidates should have undergraduate and graduate degrees from accredited universities in a related subject. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong methodological background and should be highly proficient in spoken and written English.  The applicants are requested to submit a) their CV, b) a short research proposal explaining their research interests and the motivation for the proposed research project, and c) two letters of recommendation, preferably from University professors (submitted independently and within the application deadline).

Funding: Depending on their field of expertise and qualifications, candidates may be offered teaching assistant positions in the department for lab-based courses. Moreover, funding may be available through on-going research projects.

Research Advisor: Eleni A. Kyza, Associate Professor

• One (1) post in the following topic: “Investigation of the aspects that promote collaboration and learning through the use of technology”

Description: This Ph.D. thesis will investigate technology-mediated collaboration and learning, using technologies such as mobile devices, the internet, augmented reality technologies, social media, etc. Emphasis will be placed on the investigation of the interaction between social, affective and cognitive dimensions of successful collaborations.

Required Qualifications: To be considered, eligible candidates should have undergraduate and graduate degrees from accredited universities in a related subject. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong methodological background and should be highly proficient in spoken and written English.  The applicants are requested to submit a) their CV, b) a short research proposal explaining their research interests and the motivation for the proposed research project, and c) two letters of recommendation, preferably from University professors (submitted independently and within the application deadline).

Funding: Depending on their field of expertise and qualifications, candidates may be offered teaching assistant positions in the department for lab-based courses. Moreover, funding may be available through on-going research projects.

Research Advisor: Eleni A. Kyza, Associate Professor

• One (1) post in the following topic: “Development and empirical investigation of mobile and/or augmented reality apps”

Description: This Ph.D. thesis will lead to the development and empirical investigation of inquiry-based learning with mobile and/or augmented reality technologies.

Required Qualifications: To be considered, eligible candidates should have undergraduate and graduate degrees from accredited universities in a related subject. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong methodological background and should be highly proficient in spoken and written English.  The applicants are requested to submit a) their CV, b) a short research proposal explaining their research interests and the motivation for the proposed research project, and c) two letters of recommendation, preferably from University professors (submitted independently and within the application deadline).

Funding: Depending on their field of expertise and qualifications, candidates may be offered teaching assistant positions in the department for lab-based courses. Moreover, funding may be available through on-going research projects.

Research Advisor: Eleni A. Kyza, Associate Professor

We are happy to announce that Andria’s Agesilaou and Dr Eleni A. Kyza’s paper “Empowering students to be data literate: The design and implementation of a learning environment to foster critical data literacy” has been accepted to be presented as a full paper at the 2021 ISLS Annual Meeting, as a Full Paper Presentation. The theme of the Conference is “Reflecting the Past and Embracing the Future” and it will take place virtually between June 7 to 11, 2021.

We are happy to announce that Dr Eleni A. Kyza and Christiana Varda’s paper “Countering the spread of misinformation on informal social media networks: Media Literacy Implications” has been accepted for the 2021 Virtual AERA Annual Meeting, in a Paper Session entitled “Media Literacy in a Time of Crisis”. The theme of the Conference is “Accepting Educational Responsibility” and it will take place virtually between April 9 to 12, 2021.

The MCL Research Group (Cyprus University of Technology) accepts applications for two posts at Doctoral level (PhD) that will begin January 2021.

The MCL Research Group (Cyprus University of Technology) accepts applications for two (2) posts at Doctoral level (PhD) that will begin January 2021.

Deadline is Friday, 29th of November 2020. For applications, click here.

For more information (in greek), click here.

• One (1) post in the following topic: “Investigation of the aspects that promote collaboration and learning through the use of technology”.

Description: This Ph.D. thesis work will investigate the variables that contribute to technology-mediated collaboration and learning, using technologies such as mobile devices, the internet, augmented reality technologies, social media, etc., either in fully online settings or in hybrid settings. Emphasis will be given on the investigation of the interaction between social, affective and cognitive dimensions of successful collaborations.

Required Qualifications: To be considered, candidates should have an undergraduate and a master’s degree in a related field. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong methodological background and should be highly proficient in spoken and written English. For the application to be evaluated, candidates need to submit the following: a) detailed CV; b) a brief research proposal, in which the candidate describes the motivation and contribution of a research study which falls within their research interests and is related to the topic of the Ph.D. as described above, also providing information on possible research questions and methods; and c) two recommendation letters, preferably from university professors, which should be independently submitted to the University before the application deadline.

Funding: Depending on their field of expertise and qualifications, candidates may be offered teaching assistant positions in the department for lab-based courses. Moreover, funding may be available through on-going research projects.

Research Advisor: Eleni A. Kyza, Associate Professor

• One (1) post in the following topic: “Development and empirical investigation of mobile and/or augmented reality apps”

Description: This Ph.D. thesis work will lead to the development and empirical investigation of inquiry-based learning with mobile and/or augmented reality devices.

Required Qualifications: To be considered, candidates should have an undergraduate and a master’s degree in a related field. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong methodological background and should be highly proficient in spoken and written English.  For the application to be evaluated, candidates need to submit the following: a) detailed CV; b) a brief research proposal, in which the candidate describes the motivation and contribution of a research study which falls within their research interests and is related to the topic of the Ph.D. as described above, also providing information on possible research questions and methods; and c) two recommendation letters, preferably from university professors, which should be independently submitted to the University before the application deadline.

Funding: Depending on their field of expertise and qualifications, candidates may be offered teaching assistant positions in the department for lab-based courses. Moreover, funding may be available through on-going research projects.

Research Advisor: Eleni A. Kyza, Associate Professor

We are pleased to announce that Dr Eleni A. Kyza, Media Cognition and Learning Research Group’s Lead, has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth to serve in the Advisory Committee on eLearning.

We are pleased to announce that Dr Eleni A. Kyza, Media Cognition and Learning Research Group’s Lead, has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth to serve in the Advisory Committee on eLearning. Her expertise in the design of technologies and web-based environments to support situated learning and reflective inquiry will certainly add to a productive dialogue that can inform the shape of digitally-mediated education in Cyprus.

Christiana Varda, PhD student and Research Associate at the Media, Cognition and Learning Research Group has been selected to participate at the ECREA European Media and Communication Doctoral Summer School 2020 where she will present her ongoing work focused on  “Online information encounters: Examining the role of critical reasoning in relation to accurate judgments of information on social media”. 

The Summer school was originally to take place at the University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia in July 2020, but due to the coronavirus was moved to January 2021. However, the evolving situation of the pandemic has forced organizers to make the Summer School an online event which will take place virtually across December 2020, January and February 2021.