An Evening with Chasing Pandora (26 August 2011)

The University of Malta - Gozo Campus will be organising its annual summer social activity on Friday 26 August 2011.  This year’s event is entitled ‘An Evening with Chasing Pandora’ and will take place in the central courtyard of the University Gozo Campus, Mgarr Road, Xewkija. The event will start at 2000hrs and will be followed by a reception. The programme includes a number of items from the band’s repertoire accompanied by a brief commentary on each song.

 

Like similar events held at the same venue in previous years, this year's concert promises to offer patrons an enjoyable evening of live performances al fresco in the ideal setting of the Campus's charming central courtyard.

Admission is free of charge. Bookings are to be made at the University of Malta - Gozo Campus, Mġarr Road, Xewkija, by telephone (21564559), fax (21564550) or email.

Those wishing to attend are advised to book by 22 August 2011 to reserve a seat.

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Public Lecture: Thinking with Islands (13 May, 2011)

The University Gozo Campus in collaboration with the Islands and Small States Institute of the University of Malta will be organising a public lecture entitled: 'Thinking with Islands: the changing perception of Greek islands between the Middle Ages and modern day'. The lecture will be held on Friday 13 May 2011 at the Gozo Campus, Mgarr Raoad, Xewkija, and will start at 1830hrs. The speaker is Dr Ina Berg, lecturer in Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Manchester (UK).

The Cycladic islands in Greece - with their combination of natural beauty, intriguing local customs and beautiful archaeological remains - have long captured the imagination of travellers. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, British, French and German travellers had included these islands in their travel itinerary, though their interests were primarily directed at archaeological remains and local customs. Since the 1960s the Cycladic islands have become one of the favourite destinations for holidaymakers. By analysing past and modern travellers' accounts, this public lecture will investigate why these islands became so popular over time.

The general public is invited and attendance is free of charge.

Those interested should contact the University Gozo Campus on Tel: +356 21564559, +356 +356 21562054, Fax: +356 21564550, send an email or write to the University of Malta - Gozo Campus, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo VCT 111.

The Gozo Lace Day (10 April, 2011)

The Lace Making Programme at the University of Malta - Gozo Campus will be organising the annual "Gozo Lace Day" for the fifteenth consecutive year.  The event will be held on Sunday 10th April 2011 from 0900hrs to 1600hrs at the University Gozo Campus, Mġarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo and will consist of a number of exhibitions and demonstrations relating to Maltese lace making.
 
Lace makers are invited to bring their pillow and join others in lacemaking and sharing experiences. A bobbin will be offered as a commemorative souvenir to all participants.

The event will also include exhibitions of lace masterpieces and textile crafts, a competitiion and a raffle. A talk about the new pattern of Umbrella will be delivered by Ms Consiglia Azzopardi demonstrating the newly discovered technique in working the English-Stitch ground.

Other stands will be mounted by the International Organisation of Needle and Bobbin Lace (OIDFA) and by the Malta Lace Guild. There will also be demonstrations of felted sheep wool, embroidery, card weaving, beading and lace making.  Information about lace courses will be available at the Lace Making Programme on the premises.  ‘Koperattiva Għawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artiġjanat’ will provide lace material for sale. 

This year’s guest speaker, Dr Raymond C. Xerri will deliver a short talk about the influence of Maltese Lace spread about by emigrants in their host countries. Hon. Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, will present certifcates to students who successfully completed courses offered by the Lace Making Programme.

Entrance is free and everybody is invited.

A Photo Exhibition to Commemorate the Opening of Two New Lecture Halls (17 March, 2011)

The University Gozo Campus will be organizing a photo exhibition to commemorate the opening of two new lecture halls.  The event, which forms part of the Discover University! Open Week 2011, will take place on Thursday 17 March at 6.30 p.m. at the University Gozo Campus, Xewkija, Gozo.

This exhibition contains photos, accompanied by captions, relating to the activities of the University Gozo Campus, since its establishment in 1992.

The inauguration programme consists of introductory remarks by Professor Lino Briguglio, Director of the University Gozo Campus, by Hon. Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, and a commemorative speech entitled ‘The Genesis of Tertiary Education in Gozo’ by Joseph Bezzina.