https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/248 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:23:39 GMT 2026-10-29T23:23:39Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150390 Title: An appreciative inquiry into the service needs of doctoral student hands-on practices for enhancing researcher mental health and well-being Authors: Camilleri, Mary Joan Abstract: The Counselling Services Unit adopting research and evidence based interventions regularly refers to studies regarding student wellbeing at the University of Malta to plan its way forward. Quantitative studies conducted by Cefai and Camilleri (2009) and Cuschieri et al (2020) indicated that 65% of the students felt regularly satisfied and confident about their wellbeing. Over 50% of the students reported feeling overwhelmed. Third- and fifth-year students finishing their under-graduate and Master's degree respectively felt more stressed than first-year or single students. Dalli Gonzi and Camilleri (2021) noted that third, and final-year students tended to be in transition with final-year students moving into professional practice. 40% of students surveyed had difficulty discussing problems with anyone, including family and friends while 96% noted that their greatest source of stress were exams and assignments. Cefai and Camilleri (2009), recommended further studies taking on board students’ views, particularly the avoidance of professional help due to stigma. This inquiry adopts this recommendation for doctoral students.; The inquiry aims at a) increasing understanding of doctoral students’ experiences during their doctorate journey; b) gaining insights into strategies used and resources required by doctoral students to better cope with their studies; c) supporting the emergence of themes that identify ways of facilitating a healthy adjustment/transition through the doctoral journey; d) creating and evaluating relevant interventions. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150390 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150097 Title: Melitensia New Accessions: September 2026 Abstract: This document contains a list of the material recently acquired by the Melitensia Department in the month of September 2026 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150097 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/149206 Title: Melitensia New Accessions: August 2026 Abstract: This document contains a list of the material recently acquired by the Melitensia Department in the month of August 2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/149206 2026-08-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148782 Title: Melitensia New Accessions: July 2026 Abstract: This document contains a list of the material recently acquired by the Melitensia Department in the month of July 2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148782 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z