Cyprus: HEIs as makerspaces for disadvantaged groups

As a continuation of their event of February 24th, another event was organised in Cyprus, from C.I.P on the 25th of February 2022, hosted at the University of Nicosia, where 8 participants from grassroot communities and three staff members of C.I.P familiarized the attendees with basic knowledge and training on 3D printing. After a brief introduction to the theory of 3D printing, participants modeled and printed the Cypriot neolithic house of Choirokoitia.

The feedback from the target group received so far is very encouraging and in alignment with our aims. Some of the quotes from the participants include:

 “As I love drawing and designing, having the opportunity to learn about 3D modeling was beyond exciting!”

 “Seeing how a 3D printer works from upclose was a rare experience for me!”

 “I became familiar with TinkerCad and other softwares for 3D modeling”

 “I was not familiar with 3D printing, and I couldn’t even imagine that I would design my own model”