The Society and Urban Form (SURF) Lab, based at the University of Cyprus, is a transdisciplinary research and training hub focused on how urban environments impact social well-being, sustainability, and quality of life. The Lab designs and delivers high-impact training programs grounded in cutting-edge research on urban design, sustainability, accessibility, and participatory planning.
SURF Lab’s mission is to build capacity among professionals, researchers, and communities to co-create cities that are inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Their training approach is rooted in evidence-based design and emphasizes public engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and actionable policy insights.

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Nadia Charalambous
Director & Associate Professor, Architecture, University of Cyprus
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Stella Soteriou
Project Researcher Specialist
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Ilaria Geddes
Innovation Programmes Manager
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Christina Panayi
Incubation Lead & Growth Specialist
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Marina Pasia
Incubation Lead & Growth Specialist
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Ana Ricchiardi
Incubation Lead & Growth Specialist
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Mariam Shulqamy
Incubation Lead & Growth Specialist
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Frixos Petrou
Incubation Lead & Growth Specialist
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Raquel Guerra Aragonés
Incubation Lead & Growth Specialist

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