The project brings Mixed Reality Innovation to Beginner Beekeeping Training in Cyprus
A two-day Beginner Beekeeping Training Programme was successfully delivered in Cyprus on 11 and 18 July 2026, bringing together 40 participants eager to explore the world of beekeeping through an innovative and highly interactive learning experience.
Organised within the framework of the PLANBEE project, the training combined expert instruction with mixed reality technology, offering participants an engaging introduction to modern and sustainable beekeeping practices. The programme was led by experienced beekeeper and trainer Mrs Christina Christodoulou, who guided participants through both theoretical and practical aspects of the profession.
Designed for individuals with little or no previous beekeeping experience, the training aimed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the sector, whether as a future profession, or a business opportunity.
Throughout the 2-day workshop, participants learned about bee biology and behaviour, hive management techniques, bee products and their value, sustainable beekeeping practices, and the essential contribution of bees to biodiversity, pollination, and food production. The integration of mixed reality tools enabled trainees to experience realistic beekeeping scenarios in a safe, immersive environment, enhancing understanding while making the learning process more interactive and accessible.
The training forms part of PLANBEE’s wider capacity-building programme, which is being implemented across the Mediterranean to attract new entrants into beekeeping, strengthen the skills of existing beekeepers, and promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development within the Bee Economy.
The Cyprus training marks another important milestone for PLANBEE in empowering a new generation of beekeepers while demonstrating how digital technologies such as mixed reality can enhance vocational education and make beekeeping more attractive, accessible, and future-oriented.
Last Update
21/07/2026
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