Day: November 29, 2025
Understanding the Current EU Trade Policy Landscape The European Union has long been a dominant force in shaping global trade dynamics. In recent years, its agenda has expanded beyond tariff frameworks to encompass environmental and social considerations. As a member state, Malta participates in these policy shifts, and the University of Malta plays a central […]
Overview of the Upcoming Production The University of Malta’s final‑year theatre studies cohort will take the stage this May to present an original drama titled Murder on the Dancefloor. The piece, scripted by Brendon Thearle and Julia Camilleri, explores the fraught final dance between two best friends, Kate and Emily, as they confront friendship, grief, and […]
The University of Malta has recently launched the SENSEI initiative—Smart European Networks for Sensing the Environment and Internet Quality—an ambitious effort to merge state‑of‑the‑art photonics with existing fibre infrastructure. The project, funded through Horizon Europe with €5 million over three years, brings together fifteen partners across six EU countries to transform ordinary communication cables into distributed […]
Setting the Stage: PaDME’s Mission and Funding The Protection of Data in Medical Research (PaDME) project was launched at the University of Malta with clear objectives: to unlock the value of health data for scientific discovery while maintaining the highest standards of privacy compliance. Backed by Xjenza Malta, the initiative combined legal expertise with cutting‑edge […]
Why Blood Donation Matters in Malta In a recent event, two UM staff members from the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office went beyond their routine duties to donate blood. While the act might seem minor, it carries a substantial impact on Malta’s medical system. With the National Blood Transfusion Unit continually facing shortages, a single […]
In a recent investigation conducted by the University of Malta’s Linguistics Department, researchers have documented a clear generational shift in how Maltese speakers produce the /r/ sound. While the older cohort (45 and older) predominantly rolls the /r/ in an alveolar trill reminiscent of Italian pronunciation, younger speakers (under 25) favor a softer alveolar approximant […]
The recent plenary session delivered by Associate Professor Daniel Xerri of the Centre for Academic Literacies and English Communication Skills at the University of Malta provided a comprehensive overview of how English language teachers can effectively engage in classroom research. Conducted at the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) conference […]
Why Sustainable Engineering Matters for Malta and Beyond Malta, a Mediterranean island with limited natural resources, faces unique sustainability challenges. Energy security, waste management, and climate resilience are top priorities. The Faculty of Engineering’s recent seminar underlined how engineering solutions can address these issues while preparing students for tomorrow’s job market. Seminar Highlights: From Theory […]
Why the Conference Matters for Biblical Scholarship The recent gathering of theologians, biblical scholars and linguists at the University of Malta highlighted the enduring relevance of the Psalter. By bringing together experts from the Masoretic tradition to the Coptic and Syriac manuscript streams, the event showcased the breadth of textual witnesses and the evolving methods […]
Overview of the Seminar The University of Malta (UM) convened a focused discussion on the intersection of women, politics, and violence on 10 April 2025 at the Arts Lecture Theatre. The event, organized by UM’s Gender Equality & Sexual Diversity Committee (GESDC) in partnership with the Gender and Sexualities Department, gathered academics, policymakers, and political […]
