{"id":81159,"date":"2026-09-30T14:17:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uol.ac.cy\/?post_type=periform_news&#038;p=81159"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:27:29","slug":"periform-at-european-researchers-night-2026","status":"publish","type":"periform_news","link":"https:\/\/www.uol.ac.cy\/en\/periform\/news\/periform-at-european-researchers-night-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PERiFORM at European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  .periform-ern-post,\n  .periform-ern-post * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-post {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    color: #181b21;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-post p {\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-inline-image {\n    float: left;\n    width: 35%;\n    max-width: 430px;\n    height: auto;\n    margin: 4px 28px 18px 0;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-clear {\n    clear: both;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-gallery {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 22px;\n    margin: 34px 0;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-gallery img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-logos {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 30px;\n    margin-top: 32px;\n    padding: 24px 0 18px;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-logos img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 220px;\n    max-height: 100px;\n    height: auto;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-disclaimer {\n    margin-top: 8px;\n    color: #181b21;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  .periform-ern-disclaimer p {\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .periform-ern-post {\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n\n    .periform-ern-inline-image {\n      float: none;\n      width: 100%;\n      max-width: 100%;\n      margin: 22px 0;\n    }\n\n    .periform-ern-gallery {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      gap: 18px;\n    }\n\n    .periform-ern-logos {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n      gap: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .periform-ern-disclaimer {\n      font-size: 13px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\n    .periform-ern-logos {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"periform-ern-post\">\n\n  <p>\n    The PERiFORM <em>Pushing Boundaries: Peripersonal Space as a Tool to Improve Sports Performance<\/em> project, as part of the University of Limassol Department of Psychology\u2019s booth, \u201cMind and Body as One\u201d, participated in the European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026, organized by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The event was held on Friday, 25<sup>th<\/sup> of September 2026, at the Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia. Under this year\u2019s theme \u201cCELEBRATE 2.0 \u2013 Two Decades of STEAM-Powered Inspiration,\u201d the event brought together researchers, academics, scientists, companies and organisations from across Cyprus\u2019 research and innovation ecosystem. Over 5,000 visitors attended the event, including more than 2,000 school students who took part in organized visits and activities.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Representing PERiFORM, Principal Investigator Dr. Christodoula Gavriel introduced during the event an interactive activity titled \u201cHow Far Can You Reach?\u201d. This activity invited children and visitors to discover the fascinating concept of <em>peripersonal space<\/em>, the invisible space surrounding our bodies where we reach for and interact with objects.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <img decoding=\"async\"\n    class=\"periform-ern-inline-image\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ern-26_25-6.jpg\"\n    alt=\"PERiFORM at European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026\">\n\n  <p>\n    Through a playful, hands-on experiment involving a doll, everyday objects, and a simple tool, children explored how using tools can change our perception of the space around us. The activity offered an accessible and entertaining introduction to how the brain represents the space within our reach and adapts as we interact with our surroundings.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The activity also presented the research behind PERiFORM, which investigates how virtual reality training may influence peripersonal space and athletic performance, with a particular focus on boxing and football goalkeeping. The project also shared its objectives and explained how the public can participate in its ongoing research.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Overall, PERiFORM\u2019s participation in European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026 highlighted the value of making scientific research accessible to audiences of all ages. It was also an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, exchange ideas, and inspire young visitors to discover how the brain and body work together.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The event represents an important contribution by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) Cyprus, providing a valuable space and opportunity for research projects such as PERiFORM to engage with and introduce their work to a wider public.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"periform-ern-clear\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"periform-ern-gallery\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ern-26_25-4.jpg\"\n      alt=\"PERiFORM at European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ern-26_25-1.jpg\"\n      alt=\"PERiFORM at European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026\">\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"periform-ern-logos\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/eu-en.jpg\"\n      alt=\"Co-funded by the European Union\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/roc.jpg\"\n      alt=\"Republic of Cyprus\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rif.png\"\n      alt=\"Research and Innovation Foundation\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img+q_cdnize+to_webp+s_webp\/www.uol.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3.png\"\n      alt=\"PERiFORM\">\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"periform-ern-disclaimer\">\n    <p>\n      The project is implemented by the EU within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme \u201cTHALIA 2021-2027\u201d. [Pr. no. POST-DOC\/0524\/0011] through the Research and Innovation Foundation. The content reflects the views of the author(s) only. The European Commission and the Managing Authority of THALIA 2021\u20132027 cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PERiFORM Pushing Boundaries: Peripersonal Space as a Tool to Improve Sports Performance project, as part of the University of Limassol Department of Psychology\u2019s booth, \u201cMind and Body as One\u201d, participated in the European Researchers\u2019 Night 2026, organized by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus. 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