OAR@UM Community:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1248802026-04-04T20:29:54Z2026-04-04T20:29:54ZTHINK : UMRE Special Edition : December 2023https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1357902025-05-27T09:17:02Z2023-12-01T00:00:00ZTitle: THINK : UMRE Special Edition : December 2023
Abstract: Table of contents:; ALDEN, T. - Climatic, landscape, and ecological perspectives on Maltese prehistory; FIRBANK, J. - Teaching multimodality; KESZTHELYI, C. - Summoning a global guardian to halt the ecological crisis; VENTURA, I. - Transforming internet access for people with disabilities; CUSCHIERI, A. - Ageing plastics : a microscopic threat in our global environment?; SAID, E. - Understanding the technology of Malta's oil-based wall paintings for conservation; CUSCHIERI, A. - Walking the future : PREMIER’S smart prosthetic innovations; RIBEIRO, A. - Protecting white matter : the key to preserving brain function after injury; VENTURA, I. - Small fish, big potential : using zebrafish to identify novel drug targets; KESZTHELYI, C. - The importance of being ethical : language choice for research matters; CAMILLERI, C. - Reviving the għonnella with Project TRACtion (tradition in action); FIRBANK, J. - Our worldviews and their social and cognitive correlates2023-12-01T00:00:00ZUMRE23https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1357892025-05-27T09:16:18Z2023-12-01T00:00:00ZTitle: UMRE23
Abstract: The first edition of the University Research Expo 2023 (UMRE23) was a resounding
success, showcasing the wealth of research at the University of Malta. Research,
unfortunately, often goes unnoticed or unappreciated by society at large, sometimes
even by those tasked with shaping the research landscape. We believe that UMRE23
changed that to some extent. It allowed our university researchers and academics to share
their work, network together, and celebrate their achievements. UMRE23 also included the
Doctoral School Symposium, highlighting the promising research of our doctoral students. [excerpt]2023-12-01T00:00:00ZClimatic, landscape, and ecological perspectives on Maltese prehistoryhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1357872025-05-27T09:15:32Z2023-12-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Climatic, landscape, and ecological perspectives on Maltese prehistory
Abstract: It took the work of pioneering
archaeologists like Temi
Zammit to deduce that the
Maltese megalithic temples
were some of the oldest
free-standing buildings
in the world. Since then,
generations of archaeologists
have celebrated Malta’s
remarkable archaeological
record, yet the exact timing,
character, and environmental
context of the changes in
Maltese prehistory have
remained unclear. A new
generation of archaeologists,
such as Dr Huw Groucutt,
are re-examining Malta’s
prehistoric heritage and
bringing modern scientific
methods and technology
to the table.2023-12-01T00:00:00ZTeaching multimodalityhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1357862025-05-27T09:13:50Z2023-12-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Teaching multimodality
Abstract: We all learn in different ways, which are informed by the ‘modes’
through which we communicate with the world around us.
Dr George Cremona is researching the development and application
of a multimodal approach to teaching. He speaks with Jonathan
Firbank about his passion for this collaborative research project,
as well as its impressive results.2023-12-01T00:00:00Z