https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/76449 2026-04-15T20:30:40Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/119997 Title: Societas.Expert : issue 4 Abstract: The Faculty for Social Wellbeing research magazine for academics, students, alumni, stakeholders and the general public an initiative in collaboration with Corporate ID Group.; 1. Editorial - Andrew Azzopardi & Paulann Grech -- 2. Introductory note - Jesmond Saliba -- 3/ Introduction: Transdisciplinary Scholarship at the University of Malta - Carmen Sammut -- 4/ Bios -- 5/ Being Well in an Unwell World - Roger Slee -- 6/ Narrating Kinship, Care, Love and Loss in the entangled more than human-animal relations - Mark Vicars -- 7/Reflections on “Ensuring the wellbeing of all – liminality, service provision and nationality” - Claire Casha -- 8/ Thinking about the Breakdown of Care in Maltese Society - Marlene Cauchi -- 9/ Reflections on “In detention I saw hell on earth”: Giving voice, bearing witness, advocacy and preserving history’ - a research presentation session by Dr Maria Pisani and Dr Lorleen Farrugia - Mary Grace Vella -- 10/ Care and control in social work with a focus on child welfare situations – two sides of the same coin? - Daniella Zerafa & Matthew Vassallo -- 11/ A psychologist and academic in politics - Katya DeGiovanni -- 12/ Redefining 21st century learning and assessment – how does the University of Malta fare? - Ruth Falzon 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/119996 Title: Editorial [Societas.Expert : issue 4] Abstract: In today’s rapidly evolving world, the concept of social wellbeing has transcended traditional boundaries, calling for a more holistic and integrated approach. This is where transdisciplinarity comes into play, revolutionising our approach to the intricate fabric of human wellbeing and quality of life. Whilst as a term, transdisciplinarity may at first sound arcane, it clearly indicates that wellbeing strategies need to go beyond interdisciplinary approaches. It is all about pushing the boundaries related to individual academic and professional disciplines. It is about sharing the common goal of weaving these complex areas and disciplines whilst navigating around the various issues related to social wellbeing. This endeavour has been one of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing’s main priorities over the past decade. [excerpt] 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/119995 Title: Introductory note Abstract: “We have to transcend our differences to transform our future.” - Antonio Guterres This publication is a reflection that when we are ready to transcend our differences by using a common ground, we can get together to transform our future and the future of our generations. [excerpt] 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/119993 Title: Transdisciplinary scholarship at the University of Malta Abstract: Transdisciplinarity is a growing movement that emphasizes collaboration and integration across traditional academic boundaries. It is a fascinating and rapidly evolving area of study that involves the integration of knowledge and methods from multiple specialised disciplines to solve complex problems. This approach recognizes that different fields of study contribute unique insights and that by combining these perspectives, we may develop more comprehensive and effective solutions. [excerpt] 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z