This years' events kicked off on 30 March, with a workshop about critical and creative thinking organised by the Edward de Bono Institute in collaboration with the Doctoral School at the University of Malta.  Students enrolled on a doctoral programme were in attendance and contributed to an interactive discussion dealing with the importance of being critical and creative when approaching resources and writing at doctoral level.  This workshop was designed and delivered by Dr Margaret Mangion.

On Thursday 7 April, we hosted two events under the co-ordination of Dr Margaret Mangion. 'Becoming a Better Thinker' was an online seminar organised for students enrolled on IOT1002 – Psychology of Creativity.  This event was organised by the Edward de Bono Institute in collaboration with Dr Ali Summer, a senior consultant at BRAINPOWA, Australia.  On the same day, a second event aimed at students enrolled on IOT1009 – Thinking Out of the Box followed. Entitled 'Applying Divergent Thinking Tools to develop creative artefacts, was organised.  This event showcased creative efforts achieved by students from the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts following training in creative thinking methods delivered by Dr Margaret Mangion.  Eleven students enrolled on the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design showed a fashion collection resulting from the application of creative thinking methods to produce innovative fashion designs.  Ms Maria Cutajar lecturer at the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts supported the students from the College throughout the process.

On Monday 11 April, two events in a collaboration between the Edward de Bono Institute and the St Benedict College, Kirkop were ensued.  Originated by Mr Ivan Ebejer, a student on the Master in Creativity and Innovation a project was launched for students in Year 8 at the Kirkop Middle School. Mr Ebejer was inspired by topics covered during the course of his studies and thought of launching a competition aimed at students whereby the are tasked to identify pain points in society with the aim of generating solutions.  The outcome was manifested through drawings and paintings, essays, poetry, or modelling.  A certificate of attendance was awarded to each participating student. Dr Mangion delivered a workshop whereby the students learned methods to help them transform ideas into new, creative opportunities.   Following this event, Dr Mangion delivered a seminar to educators within the same college with a focus on creativity and wellbeing. 

To commemorate World Creativity and Innovation Day on April 21, a workshop entitled 'Creative Opportunities in Organisations' was organised in collaboration between the Edward de Bono Institute and The Malta Chamber of Commerce Youth Network.  Dr Margaret Mangion designed and delivered this workshop.

On their return from the Easter recess, students on the Master in Creativity and Innovation will be invited to a further event organised by the Institute in collaboration with C.Cini Products Ltd.  Mr Silvio Galea, Creative Manager responsible for Lamb Brand will share his knowledge about customer experience and how it is addressed at C.Cini Products Ltd.

On Monday 2 May, the final event on this year’s programme will take place. In an inter-faculty collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation (CEBI) at the University of Malta the Edward de Bono Institute is holding a research seminar entitled, 'New Standard Model’ a project aimed at supporting new ventures developed by Professor Russell Smith, Director at CEBI.