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Mario Scalesi’s Fractured Frontier: a Mediterranean Institute Public Lecture
Friday 20 February 2026
Notices & Opportunities26 Jan 2026
Grandparents. Grand Stories. Family Treasures organised by the ENRS
Submissions Deadline: 1 March 2026
Lifestyle26 Jan 2026
International Day of Education – 24 January 2026
What does education mean to you?
Notices & Opportunities21 Jan 2026
Calls for Applications for a Traineeship at the EPO and EUIPO are Now Open!
Apply for a one year paid traineeship at the EPO or EUIPO!
Notices & Opportunities23 Jan 2026
24th CERIC Call for Proposals now OPEN
1st Deadline: 3 March, 2nd Deadline: 31 March
People23 Jan 2026
Norbert Bugeja given Jury's Honourable Mention at the Mediterranean Poetry Prize
The awards ceremony for the international prize was held at Rome's historic Palazzo Valentini
Save the Date: National Conference about Rare Diseases & 11th Rare Disease Colloquium
On Thursday 19 February 2026
Academia23 Jan 2026
UM Strengthens Global Reputation with Positive Times Higher Education 2026 Rankings
UM records a positive performance across most ranking bands
Discuss23 Jan 2026
CMMB and Department of Sociology Partner in Horizon Europe Project PERIFORMANCE
The University of Malta’s Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking and the Department of Sociology
Academia22 Jan 2026
University of Malta Charts Its Course for the Next Five Years with Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Launched on Thursday 22 January 2026
Notices & Opportunities20 Jan 2026
Fuel Your Mind: February 2026 Training Programme
The following training opportunities are being offered to UM employees by HRMD in collaboration with other entities and directorates
DigitaL – Linguistics reimagined Talk Series
Upcoming Online Event to be held on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Discover Funding Opportunities with Xjenza Malta
Upcoming Event to be held on Wednesday 18 February 2026
People21 Jan 2026
Cross-border quality in focus: QSU engagement with leading Irish universities through Erasmus+
The University of Malta’s (UM) Quality Support Unit (QSU) team participated in a week-long Erasmus+ Staff Mobility visit to Ireland in December 2025
Notices & Opportunities21 Jan 2026
Call for Interns - Science in the City 2026
Science in the City is looking for new interns to join the team!
Notices & Opportunities18 Jan 2026
Launch of MIPMAL, a SEA-EU joint programme
Joint Master's Program in Port Management and Logistics (MIPMAL)
Learn19 Jan 2026
Ongoing Research on Silicon Defect Characterisation for Improved Cell Efficiency
This article is about an ongoing funded research project on silicon defect characterisation
Learn15 Jan 2026
Olly’s Adventures: Play-Driven Language Intervention for Children with DLD
Around 1 in 14 children are affected by Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Lifestyle16 Jan 2026
Space MMO Juggernaut EVE Online Designer brings Expertise to Institute of Digital Games
Jammers at the Institute of Digital Games will receive tips from game designer behind one of the world's deepest and oldest MMORPGs
People20 Jan 2026
Prof. Peter Borg Joins Editorial Board of Prestigious Mathematics Journal
Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory (DMGT)
People19 Jan 2026
Malta’s Ocean Governance Ambassador meets Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prof. Alan Deidun from the Department of Geosciences
Academia15 Jan 2026
Driving Discovery Through Research Excellence: UM awards Research Excellence Funds 2025 to Support Five Research Projects
On Thursday 15 January 2026
Notices & Opportunities20 Jan 2026
Doctoral School Professional Development Programme
Registrations: Wednesday 21 January to Wednesday 28 January 2026
Notices & Opportunities15 Jan 2026
PhD Programme between Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health and Centre for Social Disadvantage, Dublin City University
On mental health and wellbeing of adolescents from marginalised backgrounds and at risk of early leaving from school and education
Academia19 Jan 2026
Launch of the Malta Module on the Transatlantic Periscope - 9 January 2026
Inauguration of Transatlantic Periscope
Academia19 Jan 2026
Professor Mario Buhagiar: A Lifetime of Scholarship
This exhibition will be held from Monday 12 January until Friday 27 February 2026
Discuss19 Jan 2026
Public Debate on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of ICT
Public Debate on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of ICT held by AI undergraduates.
Notices & Opportunities19 Jan 2026
Library newsletter #67
This monthly newsletter is sent to all UM staff and students
Academia14 Jan 2026
Inauguration of a Painting Commemorating Professor Oliver Friggieri
In the Library’s Melitensia Special Collection
Notices & Opportunities8 Jan 2026
Traineeship opportunity at EPO and EUIPO
Interested in international careers, innovation, and intellectual property?
Discuss7 Jan 2026
UM’s Equity Office Presents 2024–2025 Annual Report to the Rector
On Monday, 5 January 2026
People14 Jan 2026
Kick-off Meeting of the RECLAIM Project
UM is participating in this Interreg Italia-Malta Project
Notices & Opportunities9 Jan 2026
EP BrainHealth - 1st Joint Transnational Calls 2026
EP BrainHealth: First 2 Joint Transnational Calls 2026
Discuss7 Jan 2026
Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairment and Their Families
PhD scholarship supervised by Prof. Anne Marie Callus
Lifestyle14 Jan 2026
OED Recognises Maltese Influence on English with Support from University Linguists
Dr Sarah Grech and Prof. Alexandra Vella
Discuss7 Jan 2026
IEEE Malta Awards Night Celebrates Excellence and Industry Impact of UM Faculties and Students
Held on Wednesday 17 December 2025
Honouring Tradition, Embracing the Future: Celebrating Kuwaiti National Day 2026
On Monday 16 February 2026
Academia13 Jan 2026
Centre for Labour Studies MOU with Health and Safety Professional Association
MOU between Centre for Labour Studies and Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Association
Discuss9 Jan 2026
Department of AI and EcoMarine Malta Launch ECHO-AI Project
The AI department and EcoMarine Launch ECHO-AI Project to Revolutionise Dolphin Acoustic Monitoring
Launch of the Malta Module on the Transatlantic Periscope
Upcoming Event to be held on Friday 09 January 2026
Students7 Jan 2026
Bayer-Pharma Prize in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Best performance prize in obstetrics & gynaecology
Academia23 Dec 2025
Herbarium of the Late Dr Edwin Lanfranco Donated to Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre
On 18 December 2025
Learn22 Dec 2025
Powering the Future: University of Malta Research Targets Global Electricity Demand with Smarter Motor Technology
UM developing a Line-Running Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (LRPMSM)
Lifestyle2 Jan 2026
One to One enters Season 7
Radio discussion programme One To One, hosted by Prof. Michael Briguglio
People17 Dec 2025
Dr F. Attard re-elected President of the International Law Association Branch
Dr Felicity G. Attard has been re-elected President of the International Law Association Branch
Academia19 Dec 2025
The School of Maltese at the University in 1825
In April 1825, Mikiel Anton Vassalli opened the first School of Maltese at the University of Malta.
Students7 Jan 2026
Gedeon Richter Prize in Women’s Health
Best essay prize in obstetrics & gynaecology awarded
Learn18 Dec 2025
The PROMISE Biannual Bulletin is here!
The launch of PROMISE's Bulletin - The Poverty Observatory
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People5 Jan 2026
The Strength of a Community: University of Malta Raises Record €18,000 for L-Istrina and id-Dar tal-Providenza
Thank you for your generosity 🙏
Academia18 Nov 2025
A Record-Breaking XI Malta Medical School Conference Celebrates Research Excellence and Collaboration
Held from 4–6 December 2025,
Notices & Opportunities5 Jan 2026
Academic promotions approved
Following Council Meeting of 2 December 2025
Learn2 Jan 2026
International Collaboration at the core of the XJENZA funded project ENHANCE-MT
ENHANCE-MT will increase our understanding of molecular changes in melanoma
Learn2 Jan 2026
DISTRICT project concludes with findings on integrated port and offshore power systems
Consortium led by Prof. Alexander Micallef of the University of Malta and Prof. Zhaoxia Xiao of Tiangong University
Lifestyle2 Jan 2026
RIDT & Festivals Malta announce collaboration
Some of the main Festivals Malta events will have side events taking place at UM
Academia22 Dec 2025
Rotary Club La Valette Malta supports research in ALS at the University of Malta
On Friday 12 December 2025, the Club made a donation to RIDT
Discuss19 Dec 2025
Innovative Horizons
This seminar was organised by the Institute for Physical Education and Sport Studies (IPES)
Lifestyle17 Dec 2025
Donation to Dar Hosea with proceeds from the Thrift Shop
Clothes sale from Thrift Shop held towards the end of November
Learn18 Dec 2025
Recent Developments in Sustainable Cement-Based Materials and Structures
Concrete Sustainability: Materials and Structures 2025 Conference
Notices & Opportunities18 Dec 2025
New Year, New Skills: January 2026 Training Programme
By The Office for Human Resources Management & Development
Discuss17 Dec 2025
Launch of the 2nd National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
Drafted by Dr Alexandra Schaerrer Cumming, RSO at UM
People17 Dec 2025
Prof. Anne Marie Thake invited to lecture during International Human Rights Day
Invited to lecture at a high-level International conference and Yerevan State University - Armenia
Notices & Opportunities17 Dec 2025
RIDT Overseas Conferences Grants for Doctoral Researchers
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Students15 Dec 2025
Hon. Julia Farrugia visits UM students attending pioneering sign language course
On Thursday 11 December 2025
Lifestyle16 Dec 2025
Warm sounds for cold days: Campus 103.7 unveils its Winter Schedule
Ushering in another winter
Academia15 Dec 2025
Fostering Research and Innovation: ARM CEO, Dr Frank Fabri, Visits UM Geosciences Facilities
On Wednesday 10 December 2025
Academia16 Dec 2025
Which UM Academics Featured on This Year’s Republic Day Honour List?
Ceremony took place on Saturday 13 December 2025
Academia16 Dec 2025
Prof. Norbert Bugeja’s poetry shortlisted for the Mediterranean Poetry Prize
The prestigious international award celebrates leading poetry from the Mediterranean
Academia15 Dec 2025
Shadow Minister Hon. Ivan Bartolo Presents Latest Publication to UM Rector
The Mirror Never Lies
Academia12 Dec 2025
New MoU signed between the University of Malta and the University of La Manouba
The Memorandum of Understanding renews the collaboration for the coming three-year period
Discuss12 Dec 2025
University of Malta Marks 16 Days of Activism with Training, Dialogue, and Art
A look back at the initiatives by UM's Equity Office
Academia11 Dec 2025
Children’s Identity Construction Through Drawing Colloquium Presentation
Children’s drawings reveal identity and agency: A call for inclusive, dialogic engagement.
Academia11 Dec 2025
Innovations in Assessment, Student Experience and Professional Development in HE
UM academic co-edit global volume on assessment, student experience, and professional development
People11 Dec 2025
UM Faculty Member Takes Part in ASEFInnoLab6 in Košice, Slovakia
Presented cross-regional AI policy research at ASEFInnoLab6 in Košice, Slovakia.
Lifestyle2 Dec 2025
Olive picking at UM yields record harvest for Christmas on Campus
1,119 kilograms of olives were collected from the UM grounds
Learn10 Dec 2025
International Journal of Emotional Education, November 2025
Volume 17 Issue 2 is now published
Discuss3 Dec 2025
UrbanClimate - role of traditional architecture in mitigating urban heat
Seminar hosted on 6 November 2025
People3 Dec 2025
How the University of Malta’s Office for Human Resources Management & Development is shaping a Healthier Campus Culture
Safeguarding employees' wellbeing
Academia4 Dec 2025
University of Malta joins the MedJICARP project to strengthen climate-resilient ocean observing systems
The Department of Geosciences, through (OMRG), joined the official launch of MedJICARP Project.
Learn9 Dec 2025
The University Patent Library: Connecting Local Innovation to a European Network
The University of Malta (UM) is proud to announce the official launch of the UM PATLIB centre
First Maltese screening of a film on the life of Sicilian ‘cantastorie’ Rosa Balistreri
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Learn3 Dec 2025
Turning marine waste into opportunity: UM's contribution with Waste2Taste
UM within Waste2Taste to turn fish losses into high-value food and biomaterials
Discuss26 Nov 2025
Raġel fuq l-irġiel Beyond Stereotypes: Masculinities and Mental Wellbeing
Event held on 19 November 2025
Notices & Opportunities3 Dec 2025
Students for quality assurance: your chance to make a difference!
This is an annual call for expressions of interest published on behalf of the QAC
Notices & Opportunities2 Dec 2025
Introducing a New Funding Call for Women-Led Initiatives in Msida,
A new DEAR-funded SUBLIME SDGs call is now open for women-led initiatives in and around Msida
Notices & Opportunities2 Dec 2025
THCS Joint Transnational Call 2026: “Access to Care” is NOW OPEN!
Invite for Maltese researchers to participate in THCS Joint Call 2026!
Discuss27 Nov 2025
Empowering Proposal Writing with AI: Insights from Horizon Europe Training at UM
Beyond immediate skills, the workshop served as a launchpad for deeper cross-project synergies
Students2 Dec 2025
Julian, Giancarlo and Enrico: From JC to UM – and onto the European Stage
They are on Malta's U18 National Waterpolo Team
Learn1 Dec 2025
Unconventional Science Careers Event Opens Doors to Students Across Malta
Held on 27 and 28 November 2025
Lifestyle25 Nov 2025
Ask, ask and ask again: Smart consumption choices for sustainability
By Prof. Suzanne Piscopo
Academia28 Nov 2025
Institute of Digital Games wins Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award
RECLAIM, a Horizon Europe project, awarded the Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award 2025
Academia27 Nov 2025
UM part of on National STEAM Engagement Taskforce launched at Esplora
Set up in November 2025
Notices & Opportunities1 Dec 2025
Mediterranean Journal of Migration - Volume 2: Issue 1 is out!
Issue 1 is now available and published online
Academia28 Nov 2025
A new paper integrates ESG dimensions to promote sustainable tourism development
UM academic publishes his sole-authored article through Business Strategy and the Environment.
People28 Nov 2025
Prof. Charlene Vella showcases research at two major European conferences
UM research at two major European conferences on medieval heritage and digital art history
Study game AI or game studies at world-class research Institute - Info session for prospective MSc in Digital Game students
Upcoming Online Event to be held on Tuesday 24 February 2026
Academia26 Nov 2025
A Commitment Renewed: UM Rector Endorses Global University Values by Signing the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020
Ceremony held at King's College London between 11 and 13 November 2025
Xjenza Malta joins European partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance
Thursday 27 November 2025
Notices & Opportunities18 Nov 2025
FERMI Nineteenth Call for Proposals
Applications deadline: 1 December 2025
