The aim of this one-day MaLIA Conference is to bring together all key players of the local library scene made up of library leaders, library staff and library users, and through the sharing of ideas and open discussion come up with common, general and effective strategies to enable us to confidently meet future challenges.

In the morning library leaders will present the progress they have recorded to date, the challenges they face and their plans to keep libraries relevant to current and future users. After lunch, (which is included in the participation fee), the afternoon sessions kick off with a presentation by our keynote foreign speakers who will share their objective views of our local library scene and offer up some possible options for the way forward. This is followed by a final presentation by the Head of MEUSAC. In the next session participants are invited to choose any one of five different, library type, round table discussion groups.

After reporting back their conclusions to the main assembly, MaLIA’s Chairperson will bring the Conference to a close. It is MaLIA’s intention to publish the proceedings of this important Conference.

Click here for the Registration Form. [PDF]

Website

The 'Malta Integration Network' Project is a project implemented by aditus foundation spanning over one year and aimed at producing concrete, sustainable and inclusive recommendations on how to maximise the success of various stages of the integration process of Third Country Nationals (excluding beneficiaries of international protection).

We are welcoming applications from interested parties wishing to form part of a Multifunctional Team composed of stakeholders experienced or interested in migration integration, with a view to assessing the current status of national policies and practices.

Representatives from the Malta government, academia, civil society and the migrant community are encouraged to apply by 25 February 2013.

For further information please contact:
Carla Camilleri, Project Researcher
Neil Falzon, Project Leader.

2013/2014 Academic Year

As a follow-up of the 2012 China-EU High Level People-to-people Dialogue (HPPD), Chinese Government continues to launch the scholarship European Window in February, 2013.

This programme is a full scholarship for European students from EU member countries. The number for this academic year (September 2013 - July 2014) is 198 (excluded 2 continuous studying students).

For detailed information of this program, please consult the:
China's Mission to EU webpage.

Contact
Mr CHEN Gong
+32 2 7729572 - 8318
Email
China Scholarship Council (CSC) Website

Scholarships for 7 Maltese Students to Attend Summer Stage on Coastal and Marine Sciences in Lampedusa this Spring

MARECO is an Erasmus Intensive Programme of ‘Education and Culture DG - Life Long Learning Programme’ for MSc students in Environmental Sciences belonging to the Universities of Pavia (Italy), Ghent (Belgium) and Malta (Malta), which is organizing a summer stage in Lampedusa Island (Sicily, Italy) from 31 May to 11 June 2013. This summer stage will take the form of a field-based summer school in selected marine sciences (marine biology and chemistry and geo-botany), spread over 11 days.
 
The MARECO Summer Stage has three major objectives:

• to develop an innovative education system that trains students to work in teams: how to test scientific hypotheses, to develop experimental design, to collect data in the field and to communicate the scientific results
• to develop new non-destructive sampling methodologies and census techniques for the conservation of the coastal zone
• to provide the administration of the Marine Protected Area 'Isole Pelagie' with scientific data useful for long-term monitoring programmes.

Five international researchers, from the three University partners, will train the students in field-work activities and scientific data collection.

Seven scholarships for Maltese students meeting the eligibility criteria are available, and these will cover travelling and subsistence (lodging and meals) costs. All selected candidates will simply have to pay a tuition fee of 60 euros to the Association For-Mare in order to cover Secretariat expenses. Details for the payment will be available on For-Mare website.

Those interested need to open a MARECO personal account in the MARECO application tool and to enter all required data (personal data, study interview, language skills, motivation letter – an original letter where the candidate explains the importance of attending the programme for his/her future career an in the MARECO application tool.

The deadline for online submission, previously announced for Friday 1 March, is being extended to Monday 18 March 2013 at noon, following which there will be a candidate selection exercise based on the aforementioned eligibility criteria. The MARECO Secretariat will alert successful candidates by the 15th of March, with such candidates having to reply within 24 hours (i.e. by 16 March 2013) to the same Secretariat their intention to attend the Summer Stage.

Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with third countries. In addition, it contributes to the development of human resources and the international cooperation capacity of higher education institutions in third countries by increasing mobility between the European Union and these countries.

Deadline: 15 April 2013

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US Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley would like to invite the University of Malta to participate in an exhibition entitled 'A Nation of Immigrants – From Many, One.'

The goal of this initiative is to underscore the strong relationship between the US and Malta, and to highlight the role that immigration plays in these communities. The US Embassy seeks to create a visual portrayal of these US-Malta connections to show how both countries have benefited from emigration/immigration. Residence names that refer to the US or the flying of the US flag on rooftops provide an evocative visualization for the strong ties between Maltese/Gozitan-Americans and the US.

There are two ways to participate in this exhibition:

• providing a visual presentation, i.e. photograph, painting, drawing, video, of a residence in Malta or Gozo with a US-inspired name together with a brief narrative to accompany the image (500 words maximum), written or recorded, that explains the significance of the residence’s name. Participants may wish to explain the reasons for immigrating to the US, their experiences there, flying of the American flag at a residence, the reason for returning to Malta, etc.
• writing a brief narrative (500 words maximum) or record a video about the connection to the US, accompanying the story with a visual presentation, i.e. photograph, painting, drawing, video. All presentations (written and/or visual) will be displayed during two receptions hosted by Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley – one in Gozo and one in Malta.

The deadline for submission of the entry is Wednesday 15 May, 2013.

All entries should be sent to the US Embassy, Ta' Qali National Park, Ta' Qali, ATD 4000. Receptions will be held in late May/early June 2013.

The US Embassy will publicize the events in traditional and social media, including Facebook and Twitter. By submitting an entry, participants agree to the usage of any submission in these venues.

To confirm participation contact:
Ms Winnie Hofstetter
Email
Tel: 2561 4152.

For Postgraduate or Undergraduate Studies in any Discipline for 2013/2014

for Maltese Citizens only

The Government of the People’s Republic of China is offereing 1 scholarship to learn Chinese or engage in postgraduate or advanced studies in any discipline at a Chinese University during the academic year 2013/2014.

The Chinese institutions generally use Chinese as an instructional language. Applicants with no command of Chinese are generally required to take Chinese language courses for 1-2 years before their major studies.

Travel expenses are not covered by the Scholarship.

Applicants are to apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship portal. Kindly note that this portal requires e-ID certification. E-ID registration details may be obtained from www.mygov.mt.

All the qualified applicants should log on the website to apply online first.

Application forms as indicated below should also be submitted to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Valletta from 0830hrs to 1200hrs and 1400hrs to 1600hrs.

• a Curriculum Vitae
• a copy of the degree(s) obtained
• a University/Faculty/School transcript detailing results and grades obtained
• MFA Application Form
• two printed copies of Application Form For Chinese Government Scholarship together with Foreigner Physical Examination Form
• applicants for postgraduate studies must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.

Further information including the various application forms can be found on the website.

Closing date for these scholarships is by not later than noon of Friday 15 March 2013

Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion.

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Parastatal Organisation/employer respectively.

Late applications will not be considered.  The Board’s decision will be final.

for Maltese citizens only

The Government of Malta is offering a scholarship for academic year 2013/2014 tenable at the College of Europe, Bruges (Belgium) to enable students to participate in one of the following areas of specialisation:

• MA in European Economic Studies
• MA in European Legal Studies
• MA in European Political and Administrative Studies or
• MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies.

The scholarship covers one academic year commencing September 2013 and ending June 2014.

Applicants for any of the above-mentioned specialisations must hold a Second Class Upper (or better) local or foreign approved University degree.  In case of the economic and legal departments, applicants must have a degree in a relevant subject namely economics and law.

The age limit is in principle 30 years.

The documents listed below should be attached to the application form in duplicate:

• a Curriculum Vitae indicating the totality of studies pursued as well as the grades obtained
• a copy of the degree(s) obtained
• a University/Faculty/School transcript detailing results and grades obtained
• a copy of the internationally recognised certificate in French
• a copy of an internationally recognised certificate in English
• a letter of recommendation from two University Professors (each letter should be in duplicate and has to be delivered in separately sealed envelopes: one addressed to the College of Europe and a copy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and annexed to the relevant application form).

Applicants are to apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship portal. Kindly note that this portal requires e-ID certification. E-ID registration details may be obtained from www.mygov.mt.

Alternatively application forms are available from the Ministry’s own Website. These are to be submitted to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street, Valletta, from 0800hrs to 1200hrs noon. Closing date for these scholarships is by not later than noon of Tuesday 12 March 2013

It is imperative that applicants should also apply on line directly to the College of Europe, Bruges by the same deadline.

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Parastatal Organisation/employer respectively.

Selected candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to the effect that on completion of studies they would be available to work in Malta. They may also be required to enter into a contract to serve the government of Malta upon completion of studies.

Late applications will not be considered. The Board’s decision will be final.

The National Strategy for Health Research and Innovation was launched on 30 January 2013 by the Malta Council for Science and Technology.

Click here for the full version of this strategy. [PDF]

 

25 May 2013
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