RISC - Research & Innovation Center for Social and Educational Sciences
RISC is a newly established, Cyprus
based non-governmental and not for profit research organization active in the
fields of Social, Behavioral and Educational Sciences.
Its focus lies in
particular on (i) the promotion and advancement of education in accordance to
cutting edge technological and methodological approaches; (ii) the introduction
of innovative mechanisms and policy recommendations for strengthening internet
safety awareness, the prevention of cybercrime and for fostering digital
literacy in addressing the needs of children, teenagers, adults and businesses;
(iii) the tackling of current societal challenges among which bridging gender
equality gaps, enhancing the mental health and well-being of children, young
people and the elderly as well as strategizing the combating of violence and
abuse towards children, women and other vulnerable groups; (iv) the development
and provision of interactive educational and training activities to equip
learners with adequate personal and professional knowledge and competences
required for acquiring essential 21st century skills.