https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135617 2026-05-04T17:11:25Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135790 Title: 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 correlates 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135789 Title: 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] 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135787 Title: 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. 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135786 Title: 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