Best Paper Award at Axiomatic Design ICAD 2025 – University of Malta Exploring the Impact of Axiomatic Design on Human‑Robot Collaboration The University of Malta’s Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering recently celebrated a milestone achievement that positions the institution at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. In July 2025, Dr. Amberlynn Bonello was honored with the Best […]
About the Venice Biennale 2026 The International Art Exhibition held in Venice every two years attracts artists from around the globe. The 61st edition, slated for 9 May to 22 November 2026, will showcase a wide array of contemporary work under the overarching theme “In Minor Keys.” Within this event, each participating country organizes a National Pavilion, offering […]
The University of Malta (UM) stands on the cusp of a historic moment: a delegation of students, alumni, and peers from other institutions will represent the nation in the FISU World University Games slated to take place in Rhine‑Ruhr, Germany, from 16 to 27 July. For the first time in a decade, the Malta University […]
Overview of the Visit On 3 July 2025, Professor Christopher Houston from Macquarie University flew to Malta to undertake a series of duties at the Department of Anthropological Sciences at the University of Malta. The visit was organised under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) scheme and was part of Professor Houston’s three‑year appointment as […]
The University of Malta’s Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy and Faculty of Information and Communication Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Valletta. The agreement is designed to widen global learning pathways and improve career prospects for UM students, while simultaneously creating a targeted talent pipeline for the bank. How […]
Team Malta 2025: Student‑Athletes Who Excelled at the Games The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) are a biennial multi‑sport event that brings together athletes from eleven European micro‑states. In May 2025, the University of Malta showcased its talent by sending fifteen student‑athletes who not only represented the university but also competed under the […]
Key Outcomes of the SEA‑EU Governing Week The recent SEA‑EU Governing Week, held from 3 to 5 June 2025 in Kiel, Germany, marked a pivotal moment for the European University of the Seas. Hosted by the University of Kiel under the alliance’s presidency for the first half of the year, the three‑day conclave brought together […]
Overview of the 58th ESHG Conference in Milan The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) hosted its 58th annual meeting in Milan, Italy, from 24 to 27 May. The event gathered genetics researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives from across Europe to discuss recent findings, emerging technologies, and collaborative opportunities. Among the highlights was a showcase […]
Why the European Society of Ophthalmology Congress Matters for Ophthalmic Research The European Society of Ophthalmology (SEOM) Congress is one of the leading international forums for the latest advances in eye care. Held every year in a different European city, the congress draws clinicians, scientists, and industry experts from across the continent. For researchers, the […]
From Research Lab to Market: The ICECAP Journey In early 2020 the University of Malta’s research team set out to solve a long‑standing problem in electronic cooling: the power‑intensive nature of Peltier devices. Over four years of focused development, the team—led by Principal Investigator Andre Micallef and supported by Professors Inġ. Marc Anthony Azzopardi, Alec Fenech, Thomas Galea, and Gareth Blundell—transformed […]