Antonis Hadjiantonis
Antonis is passionate about technology and coding because both fuel creativity and problem-solving skills in kids and adults alike. Excited to be part of the community in Cyprus and EU to boost ICT skills.
Community
A vibrant network of educators, volunteers and ambassadors driving EU Code Week forward. Connect, collaborate and inspire the next generation of digital innovators in your country — and beyond.
Get in touch
EU Code Week thrives thanks to a vast, international community of volunteers. In this page you can meet the members that are active in your country. EU Code Week’s backbone is the Ambassadors, the Leading teachers and representatives of ministries of education in the EU and Western Balkans countries – the Edu coordinators.
Find out more about your local community by selecting your country:
Ambassadors
EU Code Week Ambassadors are the main point of contact for Code Week in each country and help spread the vision of Code Week locally. The Ambassadors connect people, companies and communities interested in supporting EU Code Week. They encourage organisers to register coding activities on the Code Week map, and promote the overall participation in EU Code Week. Ambassadors also review and approve activities in their country. Ambassadors also work with their peers in other countries and meet regularly to discuss how to further develop the initiative.
Alexandros Kofteros
My enthusiasm in programming started in 1988, when I got my first computer -an Atari ST- and then found epiphany in STOS BASIC the following year, with which I created my first video game. Studied Electrical Engineering for one year before jumping to education (BA in Education) with an MA in Curriculum & Instruction and a PhD on Information & Communication Systems. Co-founded the Cyprus Computer Museum and actively organising CodeWeek events in Cyprus since 2016, including Greek and Turkish Cypriot teacher trainings ever since. Authored several free ebooks on programming, including an intro to Python.
Leading teachers
Leading teachers is an active community of more than 450 educators from across Europe. They help connect schools, teachers and students interested in participating to Code Week and encourage them to organise activities and register them on the Code Week map. The Leading teachers hold professional development webinars in their language and are a reference point for other teachers in the country but also in Europe. They also promote the initiative locally. If you are a teacher, you can find Leading teachers near you to connect with on the map.
Edu coordinators
EU Code Week Edu coordinators are correspondents in Ministries of Education or other educational authorities and organisations participating in EU Code Week. Edu coordinators strengthen the foundations of the initiative by supporting teachers and schools nation-wide. This includes communication with schools who already participate in EU Code Week to learn about their best practices and share experience. Edu coordinators also support schools that want to participate in the initiative, by providing available resources, learning material and opportunities within the community.
National Hub
CY.R.I.C Cyprus Research and Innovation Center Ltd
Cyprus Research & Innovation Center Ltd (CY.R.I.C) is a pioneering center dedicated to advancing research and innovation in Cyprus. Its mission involves promoting technological advancements, facilitating partnerships between academia and industry, and offering support to startups and entrepreneurs. CY.R.I.C provides a range of resources, including mentorship programs and funding opportunities, to help local innovators bring their ideas to fruition. By fostering a vibrant ecosystem of creativity and collaboration, CY.R.I.C aims to position Cyprus as a hub for innovation and research excellence in the region.
