IOST works with UNIC’s Institute For the Future to empower women in the blockchain

Press release

Nicosia, Cyprus, December 2021 – The University of Nicosia (UNIC) Institute for the Future (IFF) and the Net of Companies (IOST) are pleased to announce a scholarship program aimed at empowering women in the blockchain space through which a group from The year talented, dynamic candidates with the opportunity to complete the university’s premier Masters program. The partnership begins with two student scholarships for a period of two years, with the option to increase the number of sponsored students each year from the next admission to the UNIC Blockchain MSc program and digital currency in spring 2022.

The exciting partnership aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in the field, with a stated focus on supporting and nurturing blockchain technology-oriented female leads. This purpose is in line with the IFF’s mission to train leaders, develop knowledge and build communities to prepare society for a future shaped by transformative technologies. At the same time, it is in line with IOST’s ongoing efforts to promote the formation and adoption of blockchain technology.

As part of the agreement, both parties open up the potential for collaboration in other areas of common interest including, but not limited to, the development of teaching and research technology courses and the development of distributed ledger technology.

“The strategic alliance with the University of Nicosia enables us to get more involved in blockchain education and research, which we believe are important steps towards a wider adoption of blockchain technology. We believe that supporting such initiatives will help attract more talented individuals who will help create a variety of exciting solutions and use cases, ”said Kudakwashe Samkange, director of business development at the World Wide Web of Services Base. “The scholarship program will help create a more inclusive blockchain space where overall female representation is very low. We want to be involved in solving this problem, ”concludes Samkange.

UNIC previously made headlines for being the first university in the world to accept cryptocurrencies – specifically Bitcoin (BTC) – for paying tuition fees. In fact, UNIC is a global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain research and education, the first university in the world to offer a degree in this field, as well as the first major online open course. has enrolled nearly 65,000 students from over 110 countries so far. UNIC is also the first university to offer MOOCs in decentralized finance standards in 2021. This relates to UNIC’s introduction of a robust, defensible method of calculating token market capitalization earlier this year, which is not available on an ecosystem basis with its proposal.

“We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of blockchain research and training, which is evidenced by our commitment and what we offer,” said Klitos Christodoulou, research director at IFF. “Part of the complexity is connecting with like-minded executives in the industry to expand accessibility and inspire engagement. The partnership with IOST is exactly what clearly reflects our commitment through our annual student scholarships to support, motivate and inspire heroines in the blockchain space. “, locksmith.

About the Institute For the Future of the University of Nicosia

The Institute For the Future is a leading global provider of education and research in blockchain and digital currencies. It is an interdisciplinary research center at the University of Nicosia, aimed at advancing emerging technologies and contributing to their effective application in industry, government and education, as well as evaluating their impact on employment, wealth inequality and our lives and societies in general. Its overall mission is to educate leaders, develop knowledge and build communities to help society prepare for a future shaped by transformative technologies. The Distributed Ledgers Research Centre (DLRC) hosted at IFF is the institute’s applied research laboratory on blockchain protocols and distributed ledger technology.

IFF: www.unic.ac.cy/iff

DLRC: www.unic.ac.cy/iff/dlrc/

Email: iff@unic.ac.cy

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-the-future-iff/

About Internet of Services Foundation

IOST is a high-speed, decentralized blockchain network that is based on the proof-of-believability consensus algorithm. It is a next-generation blockchain technology that offers network infrastructure to support a service-oriented ecosystem that meets the security and scalability needs of the decentralized economy. Smart contracts with post-deployment modifications, JavaScript programming language support and infinitely low development costs make the IOST blockchain a highly viable enterprise solution.

Being one of the public chain leaders in terms of adoption, performance and utility, IOST remains committed to our mission to unleash the power of blockchain. IOST currently has an ever-expanding 500,000 community members in over 20 countries, over 400 nodes, a top staking economy and symbiotic relationships with corporations around the world.

Contact and application process

Step 1: Register your interest for the MSc in blockchain and digital currency program.

Step 2: Complete your application to the MSc. The UNIC enrollment team will reach out and guide you through the required documents and process.

Step 3: Complete the IOST scholarship application, and select “IOST Women in Blockchain Scholars.”

Important notes

• IOST encourages women (inclusive of transgender applicants) to apply.
• The IOST Scholars application deadline is Jan. 17, 2022.
• The IOST Scholars recipient selection is on Jan. 19, 2022.
• The MSc program start date is Jan. 31, 2022.

For more information on enrollment and/or any queries regarding the UNIC-IOST Scholarship Programme, please contact: Hazal Aripinar, business development and enrollment manager at IFF, aripinar.h@unic.ac.cy