Follow your dream science career

The Unconventional Science Careers Days
#STEAM@UM
19 and 20 November 2026

Science opens up various career opportunities that are not necessarily linked to traditional professions.

On Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026, the University of Malta (UM) is inviting 11/12-year-old students (Year 8), together with educators and guidance teachers, to explore various unconventional careers in science.

The University of Malta will open its areas and laboratories, dedicated to the Built Environment, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, ICT, Media & Knowledge Sciences, Medicine & Surgery, Science, Earth Systems and Space Sciences & Astronomy to students and educators.

Join us and engage with UM researchers and University students in exciting, fun and interesting activities on these special days.

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STEAM Education

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. STEAM takes a holistic approach, encouraging the next generation of innovators and researchers to tackle real-world problems creatively while considering their impact on humanity.

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ICT

The ICT industry is like an ever-evolving playground where professionals in computer programming and software engineering, IT support and security, systems analysis, and design come together to shape the digital landscape.

Engineering

Engineers shape our world with many types of inventions through their work in aviation, marine and maritime, electronics, transportation, and much more. Some fun inventions include the Ferris wheel, air conditioning, lifts, and even your running shoes!

Built Environment

Architects design and conserve our communities by balancing aesthetics with functionality. Innovative technology is at the heart of every project, from guiding pedestrians around our localities to designing our urban spaces and preserving natural spaces.

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Medical Sciences

Health career professionals range from working in the laboratory, or with patients. The prospects are endless! You could work in medical physics, radiography, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, biomedical science, and much more.

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Non-medical Sciences

Not all science leads to medicine. Biology leads to careers in fisheries and environmental science. Geosciences and physics lead to meteorology, geology, and oceanography. Statistics, mathematics and physics lead to data analysis and finance. Chemistry leads to material creation and more.

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Media & Knowledge Sciences

Delve deeper into the dynamic and exciting field of media. If you're passionate about TikTok, YouTube, influencers, podcasts, Minecraft, and Fortnite, you might find a career in media, social media, neuromarketing, filmmaking, content creation, photography, digital world creation, and 3D animation intriguing.

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Maritime Career Opportunities

Together with our partner universities, we are constantly working to expand our exchange and international programmes. On this page, you will find all our opportunities! You will find here the opportunities for staff weeks, courses, calls for joint projects, internships for students, job offers, and much more.