https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/67216 2026-04-24T03:57:44Z 2026-04-24T03:57:44Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/67215 2021-01-15T09:20:41Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: THINK : Issue 33 : November 2020 Abstract: THINK is a quarterly research magazine published by the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office at the University of Malta

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Title: Breaking research boundaries Abstract: At think, we like to think of research as akin to Janus, the two-headed Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and portals (well, doorways). With one head looking to the past and the other looking forward, he reminds us that for research to flourish, it must draw inspiration from the past while looking ahead to drive innovation.

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/67213 2021-02-04T07:30:31Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Wipe your shoes and clean your mask Abstract: While many were hoarding toilet paper for the impending apocalypse, others were planning ahead, scavenging for parts to create a machine that could sanitise face masks. The idea is to protect citizens and front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/67212 2021-01-15T09:18:59Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Reducing aircraft emissions on the ground Abstract: Aviation has delivered worldwide social and economic benefits. This has come at a price. Aviation contributes to roughly 2% of all global emissions. However, pre-Covid-19, the industry experienced a growth rate of approximately 5% per annum. Despite the current slowdown, the industry has time and again shown resilience, and it should recover in a few years. The industry might take this period as an opportunity to clean up its act.

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