Day: November 23, 2025
Discover a vibrant student culture beyond the classroom The University of Malta excels not only in academic excellence but also in the diverse passions that shape its community. The recent UMplugged series showcases how students, staff, and academics dedicate time to creative projects, sporting pursuits, and entrepreneurial ventures. By immersing readers in real stories, the […]
Bootcamp Highlights: Fieldwork in Xemxija Bay The University of Malta’s MSc in Applied Oceanography is renowned for its hands‑on approach. The recent bootcamp, held in June, highlighted Xemxija Bay—a popular coastal spot in Malta—where students assessed tourism, fishing, and aquaculture pressures on the marine environment. Over three intensive days, participants collected and visualised oceanographic data. […]
The increasing presence of Oriental Hornets (Vespa orientalis) has become a pressing concern for Malta’s ecological community. While these insects are native to the region, their heightened activity during late spring and early summer threatens honeybee populations that are essential for pollination, biodiversity, and the local economy. This article examines the balance between maintaining ecological […]
The University of Malta has released new findings on how language preferences shape digital communication in the Maltese Republic. The research, presented at a national conference organized by the Departments of Policy, Politics and Governance and of Maltese Language, highlights a clear pattern: Maltese is the preferred medium for social media posts, personal messages and most […]
In June 2025, the University of Malta announced the launch of a pioneering digital assessment system designed to streamline the admission process for geriatric rehabilitation. Developed by Dr. Francesca Muscat—a physiotherapist and recent PhD graduate—and backed by the Faculties of Health Sciences and Information & Communication Technology, the tool, dubbed the TERESA Patient Assessment System, promises […]
Erasmus+ Mobility at the University of Malta: A Case Study with Prof. Marek Szkodo From 4 June to 9 June 2025, the University of Malta’s Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering hosted Full Professor Prof. Marek Szkodo from the Department of Materials Science and Materials Technology at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland. The visit […]
The University of Malta has long been a focal point for student activism. While the historic June 7 riots of 1914—known as Sette Giugno—are widely remembered, the protests that began a month earlier by university students are often overlooked. These early demonstrations were a decisive moment in the fight for academic and identity rights and […]
Why Learning Maltese Matters in a Global Workplace Across Malta’s growing retail and hospitality sectors, language is more than a communication tool – it is a bridge to customer trust, employee engagement, and community integration. The University of Malta’s new collaboration with Maypole, a nationwide convenience‑store chain, demonstrates how targeted language training can create tangible […]
The University of Malta’s UM Racing Team stands as the country’s sole Formula Student outfit, and this year the team has pushed the envelope again with the EV24, an electric race car that exemplifies discipline, design ingenuity, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Designed, engineered, funded, and constructed entirely by students, the EV24 is gearing up to represent […]
Key Takeaways From the State of the Nation Survey The recent State of the Nation Survey, hosted by the University of Malta and presented under the patronage of President M. Spiteri Debono, underscored a critical issue: social media is creating serious challenges that are negatively impacting educational development across the Maltese population. Below, we unpack the findings, explore their implications for students, educators, […]
