https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/124881 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:18:47 GMT 2026-04-10T10:18:47Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126513 Title: THINK : Issue 40 : March 2023 Abstract: THINK is a quarterly research magazine published by the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office at the University of Malta. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126513 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126512 Title: Sustainability Abstract: My first thought when it comes to sustainability is trees and cotton shopping bags. In truth, sustainability is a far more complex issue and, regrettably, there is no silver bullet that will magically solve the problem. Sustainability incorporates a number of issues; our struggle with energy usage, individual, social, and corporate responsibilities, minimising our carbon footprint, and pushing for stronger environmental representation on a political level. However, we should first consider what is understood by ‘sustainability.’ [excerpt] Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126512 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126511 Title: The future of campus energy Abstract: Of all energy resources, solar energy is the most abundant. Harnessed even in cloudy weather, the rate of solar energy that arrives on Earth is 10,000 times greater than the rate at which humankind consumes energy. Solar technologies can deliver heat, cooling, natural lighting, electricity, and fuels for a host of applications. But how does this technology work? Can the University of Malta (UM) lead the way towards greener energy? [excerpt] Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126511 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126510 Title: Modern fashion from ancient pottery : how historic pottery sherds outlived their makers and inspired a contemporary artist Abstract: When Dr Ing. John Charles Betts embarked on his latest research endeavour analysing ancient pottery fragments, he couldn’t have foreseen the potential artistic inspiration it would set off. THINK sat down with local designer Saz Mifsud and Dr Betts to talk about this unlikely combination. ‘This all started because I was looking at the microscopic images of these materials, and they turned out to be more colourful and interesting than ever,’ Betts said, explaining that the pottery fragments dating back some 7000 years revealed various unexpected shapes and colours. [excerpt] Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126510 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z