On Saturday 19 March 2016, Dr Andrew Azzopardi, academic and broadcaster, interviewed the newly-elected rector of the University of Malta, Prof. Alfred Vella during 'Għandi xi Ngħid' on Radju Malta, a current affairs radio programme.
During the radio show Rector-elect Vella spoke about his vision for the University and the challenges that face the alma mater. He said that the mission of the University is to engage the public and said that he expects that academics are involved in important decisions on a national level.
He is quoted as saying that, “The only power a rector has is in the art of convincing.”