Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gradually become an ever-increasing feature of today's society through an ongoing and often nonlinear diffusion of AI-powered applications. Education couldn't be an exception, where we observe utilisation of AI for different purposes, varying from adaptive learning platforms to content creation, translations, virtual tutoring, and enhancement of learning support, among others. In the light of such developments, nevertheless, ethical implications should be revisited. The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in Education invites commentators to explore practices of responsible use and ethical considerations. For example, transparency, data privacy, protection, bias and fairness are just some of the ethical considerations that need to be addressed at the intersection of AI and education. The current paper explores the relationship of AI and ethics for students in a Cypriot University. The analysis draws on the findings of a survey conducted among students to identify what ethical requirements and considerations are aware of amidst ongoing AI use. A number of important practical implications stem by the findings that may be important for educators and university administrators. Among others, the findings suggest that although students are not very knowledgeable about data privacy and ethical implications, they still have a sense about the importance of protection - something that underlines the role of Higher Education Institutions in training and guiding learners in their AI-powered learning journey.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), a transformative, multifaceted force is gaining recognition for its potential impact on all aspects of business; its applications can vary, depending on the specific industry and firm. The present study assesses the AI awareness of 4 0 doctoral students attending an international summer school program regarding the value of AI applications in improving business processes, and cost effectiveness. The participants responded to an online survey after the completion of the program. The results indicated that the participants strongly prefer automation, secure and cost-effective processes which they claim lead to improved and increased competitiveness. Although they also value the accuracy and speed of several applications such as ChatGPT and other LLMs, they also expressed concern, about data privacy, security, ethical implications, biases and regulation. In addition, they stated concerns about AI's impact on human dignity and the likelihood of wealth inequality, stating that AI may widen global inequality, exacerbating inequality both between countries and within-countries. Furthermore, one fourth of the participants indicated that what hindered their place of work to implement AI applications was the high initial cost, fear of security risks, loss of jobs contributing to colleagues' unemployment, and lack of AI specialized skills, as they are witnessing an AI skills gap. Moreover, the participants in terms of human communication, commented on AI's capability of absorbing immense amounts of information quickly and efficiently, however, human language, human communication is so unique that it cannot be replicated by any other species; AI has no idea what it is saying or writing, thus leading to loss or dramatic reduction in human communication. They believe that AI in business should serve as a driver for innovation and growth, contributing to decision-making enhancement and its successful integration into various business functions, covering all business transactions. Embracing with caution AI within an innovative organizational culture is of utmost importance for any industry. The findings of the current study underline AI's value and recommend to leverage its benefits. The findings also serve as guides for universities curriculum development and modification to accommodate stated concerns.

Intellectual Property (IP) is an integral part of every business organization large or small, including Technology companies needing to build around and establish themselves on intellectual property. Managing Intellectual Property is a very sophisticated and complex function, which involves not only managers, but technologists as well, since it requires a combination of special knowledge and skills in Law, Business Processes, and Innovation. Therefore, Higher Education institutions need to educate not only Law students about IP; technology major students should also receive a profound interdisciplinary education built in collaboration with Law schools, covering the core IP disciplines – patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secrets. The current paper reports on the pedagogical approaches used to design an undergraduate interdisciplinary course for technology major students, in Higher Education (HE). By employing a more holistic approach to IP Management, the course shall aim at enriching students’ knowledge by offering a solid theoretical basis on up-to-date insights in industry practices. The suggestions of the paper are expected to assist educators and practitioners to acquire the necessary knowledge on such interdisciplinary course development and teaching. This course aims to be beneficial not only to science but also to engineering and business students.

Technologists and professionals need to have good technical writing skills in communicating their reports, articles, presentations, documentations or any technical work. A good technical report writing is when the author achieves to describe complex technical concepts and ideas accurately, consistently and in clear language so as both experts and non-expert readers can understand and benefit. The current work highlights the factors that determine the degree of technicality of the language expression and concepts involved in technical article writing by non-native Undergraduate Management and MIs students at the University of Nicosia. It presents vocabulary, structure, textual organization, and content challenges students can encounter while reporting the results of their technical articles. It also provides recommendations to assist students advance their technical writing skills.

Industry employers have traditionally been involved with the academia serving in advisory boards and as internship providers. In both cases, their involvement contributes to the development of undergraduate and graduate program curriculums and offering general advice on workforce skills and competencies. This paper describes the collaboration efforts among the Department of Management and MIS of the University of Nicosia, guest lecturers from various disciplines and Game Industry Experts in the creation and implementation of the new industry-driven MIS-465 Business and Management of Games Course. More specifically, the study reports on the design, development and implementation of the course with Game Industry Experts and guest lecturers from other fields playing an active role. Organizational, pedagogical and practical ideas associated with the immersion of students in an industry-driven course are addressed. A suggested framework is presented for educators who want to deliver industry-driven courses.

Virtual Worlds (or virtual environments) are becoming more popular than ever before, transforming the global business environment. These new Virtual Environment Platforms offer employees opportunities towards powerful computing and data analysis. The current study presents the various practices of Virtual Worlds, examines available platforms, proposes best practices and implements a Virtual World by adopting its technologies in an Energy Sector Company in Cyprus. Further, by analyzing data collected in focus groups, this work, examines how managers may be motivated and whether they are ready to overcome concerns that have to do with the business value and prospective gains when a business adopts virtual worlds as a venue for learning. The findings of this work are expected to assist companies who wish to develop an Open Source Virtual World Platform.

The scientific and technical challenges of this work were met by creating a software core of information technology for CSCL. This software has been adapted as a CSCL system at a private secondary school. This cost-effective technology is designed to be flexible, and it can easily adapt and be modified according to the requirements and specifications of other institutions. The Collaborative Learning Tool is implemented by integrating open source, cross platform products such as Fedena, BigBlueButton and Joomla.