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CYENS Centre of Excellence is a leading Research and Innovation hub specializing in Interactive Media, Smart Systems, and Emerging Technologies. As the only organization in Cyprus dedicated to immersive technologies, it plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and facilitating technology transfer across the region. This Centre is the result of a unique collaboration between three public universities—the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology.

Othello Tower

Bringing Historic Famagusta to Life For School-Aged Children

Date

30th January 2021

Location

CYENS Centre of Excellence

In the context of the “Othello Tower” project, which is funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the RISE Centre of Excellence and the Cyprus Institute collaborate for the

The Othello Tower project aims at the development of an educational game that addresses aspects of the history of the walled city of Famagusta, staring with the design and prototype of the “Othello Tower” game. Through the use of interactive technologies and game-based learning the aim is to increase awareness of and appreciation for EU-renovated sites in the historic walled city.

The storyline is grounded on the well-known tragedy “Othellos” of William Shakespeare. With the use of interactive technologies and game-based learning, the educational game is designed in the form of a digital escape room, following a competency-based approach. The overarching goal of the game is to highlight the significance of the Othello Tower in Famagusta, as a crucial historical landmark in the Cypriot history, and underline the importance of learning and protecting historical monuments belonging to our cultural heritage.

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