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UM academics and staff taking part in the MedJICARP Project

4 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.

Pharmacy Academics and Doctorate Graduands participating in European Clinical Pharmacy Conference

3 Dec 2025

Department of Pharmacy academics and doctorate graduands participated in European Clinical Pharmacy Conference

This annual conference was held from 26 to 28 November 2025 in Grenoble, France

Institute of Digital Games Academics

28 Nov 2025

Institute of Digital Games wins Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award

RECLAIM, a Horizon Europe project, awarded the Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award 2025

steam task force

27 Nov 2025

UM part of on National STEAM Engagement Taskforce launched at Esplora

Set up in November 2025

Green Earth illustration

28 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.

AIU Research Showcase

28 Nov 2025

Akita International University Research Showcase

Akita International University Research Showcase online

Echoes

27 Nov 2025

ECHOES Malta Event Showcases Global Collaboration for Health and Wellbeing

Held on the 25 November 2025

magna

26 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

IT Law Prize

26 Nov 2025

Launch of the MITLA Prize for Innovation in IT Law

Announcement by the Faculty of Laws

Professor Carmel Borg and Dr Charmaine Bonello presenting MRER publication to Professor Alfred J Vella

25 Nov 2025

University's MRER Journal celebrates 20 years with landmark 856-page publication

The Malta Review of Educational Research

UM staff at EQAF 2025

24 Nov 2025

UM showcases digital innovation in quality assurance at EQAF 2025

This article aims to share UM representatives' success at EQAF 2025

Novel Electromagnetic Hyperthermic Technology

24 Nov 2025

Novel Electromagnetic Hyperthermic Technologies

Establishment of a New System

White figure white plant and lined symbol on a coloured background

11 Nov 2025

Reinventare La Pace

Prof. Simone Borg delivered a speech in Rome last September

Waste2Taste Project

20 Nov 2025

Waste2Taste Project: Transforming Fish Waste into Taste

Malta’s marine sustainability and food innovation gained visibility at the WASTE2TASTE meeting

ACCLAIMED Project Features

20 Nov 2025

ACCLAIMED Project unveils new features empowering educators

ACCLAIMED Project unveils new features empowering educators with AI-driven co-authoring tools

Milestones publication cover

20 Nov 2025

Publication by UM academic: 'Milestones in Actor Training'

Publication by UM academic on theatre history and training

postdoc fellowship scheme

19 Nov 2025

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme Relaunched for the Third Time

Professor Peter Mayo at CALE 2025

11 Nov 2025

Second International UNESCO Global Adult Education Chair Malta Conference on Critical Adult Learning and Education - CALE 2025

Conference

New IOI course

10 Nov 2025

The 20th IOI Malta Training Course on Ocean Governance kicks off

The annual IOI Malta Training Course on Ocean Governance is being offered for the 20th year running.

EDEN event

6 Nov 2025

UM co-hosts 15th EDEN Event: Data Protection and Cybersecurity in Law Enforcement

180 data protection and cybersecurity experts meet in Malta for the Europol Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN) conference

advanced care planning

3 Nov 2025

Advanced Care Planning Strategy Launch Event

On Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Care Malta Group Faculty of ICT MoU

3 Nov 2025

CareMalta Group and University of Malta Partner Up to Advance AI, Robotics, and Digital Health for a Smarter Future in Care

On Thursday 30 October 2025

Alex Borg visit

3 Nov 2025

Opposition Leader reaffirms commitment to advancing research at UM during recent visit

Visit took place on Wednesday 29 October 2025

A group photo - people standing in a group facing the camera

3 Nov 2025

BETTERCARE COST Action – WG1 & WG4 Joint Meeting

Professor Sandra C. Buttigieg co-organised and contributed to the joint preparatory meeting

Student presents research on Honey Bee Mitochondrial DNA

30 Oct 2025

MSc Student Presents Research on Honey Bee Mitochondrial DNA at the Apimondia Congress 2025

Presentation of Research

The Maltese in Corfu book cover

30 Oct 2025

New Cassola book which explores the origins of Maltese migration to Corfu in the 18th century

New Publication

UM Department of Pharmacy Staff Mobility at Beirut Arab University

30 Oct 2025

Staff mobility with the Beirut Arab University at the Department of Pharmacy

Sharing experiences in the area of Pharmaceutical Technology

Cancer Research Days

28 Oct 2025

Cancer Research Days: committed towards scientific cancer research and innovation

digital arts conference

28 Oct 2025

Groundbreaking research presented in Digital Art History Conference in Croatia

By Prof. Charlene Vella

Mypass

23 Oct 2025

Launch of MYPASS: National Study Monitoring Sport and Physical Activity of 10-11 Year Olds

The Institute for Physical Education and Sport

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20 Oct 2025

Prof. Renald Blundell recognised among top scientists worldwide for research

Prof. Renald Blundell ranks among the world’s top 3% scientists for citations and impact

Project RESISTTE

16 Oct 2025

Project RESISTTE: Simulation-based stress testing for Manufacturing

Dr Tanel Aruväli, Prof. Emmanuel Francalanza, and Dr Daniel Gravino

10 yrs podiatry

13 Oct 2025

Podiatry Department celebrates 20 years of education at BSc (Hons) level

Celebration held at Cavallieri Hotel on Friday 10 October 2025

District Project

13 Oct 2025

DISTRICT delivers blueprint for zero-emission port power

Innovative offshore power platform, providing a clean, reliable energy source for vessels at berth

reference library dance

13 Oct 2025

The Dance Studies Department launches new Reference Library

A specialist collection dedicated to the growing field of dance studies

International Issues in Education book

14 Oct 2025

'Southern' Europe and beyond in the Mediterranean: Critical Essays on Adult Learning and Education, Brill

Elsevier logo

26 Sep 2025

University of Malta academics recognised among the world’s top 2% of researchers

Elsevier and Stanford University list highlights the research impact of UM scholars

FIP Group

9 Oct 2025

Department of Pharmacy Team Participation at the International World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Proud participation in the 83rd journey

do our best book

7 Oct 2025

MUP Publication wins National Book Prize in the Research Category

Prof. Mary Darmanin’s “So We Can Do Our Best: Care in children’s relationships with teachers”

eramus plus 330

1 Oct 2025

Erasmus+: Driving academic synergies between Malta and Colombia

Erasmus+ strengthens Malta–Colombia ties in research, teaching, and student mobility.

Horizon Europe

2 Oct 2025

UM shares Horizon Europe SCIREARLY early education findings at EU Parliament

SCIREARLY findings on early education presented at EU Parliament, highlighting investment’s impact

UM academics at OsloMet University

7 Oct 2025

UM academics on an Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training at OsloMet University, Norway

UM academics enrich teaching and research through Erasmus+ training at OsloMet, Norway

Malta Semiconductor Competence Center

25 Sep 2025

UM joins agreement to drive Malta’s semiconductor innovation

UM signed an agreement to officially launch the Malta Semiconductor Competence Center

BIOBIOWA

25 Sep 2025

BIOBIOWA: from biomass to biochar — redefining agricultural waste in the Mediterranean

A cross-border initiative aimed at converting agricultural waste into biochar for biomedical and agricultural use

MoU_astarte

25 Sep 2025

Launch of ASTARTE – The Mediterranean Journal of Gender and Sexualities

Agreement took place on Tuesday 23 September 2025

Shanghai Delegation

30 Sep 2025

Visit of Delegation from Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Polytechnics (SICP) to the University of Malta

Thursday, 25 September 2025

TRAKE Seminar

26 Sep 2025

Final TRAKE seminar celebrates research achievements

The Faculty of Engineering successfully concluded its annual TRAKE research seminar

Girl facing the sea with arms wide open

25 Sep 2025

Economists awarded prestigious grant to research wellbeing, climate shocks, and subnational foreign aid

Dr Musharavati Ephraim Munyanyi under the supervision of Prof. Marie Briguglio

International Conference on Maltese Linguistics

24 Sep 2025

The 9th International Conference on Maltese Linguistics

Organised by the Għaqda Internazzjonali tal-Lingwistika Maltija

Collaborative discussion

23 Sep 2025

Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina visits UM; collaborative initiatives discussed

H.E. Amira Afrovic-Harms Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina attended a meeting with UM Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella, Pro-Rector Prof. Frank Bezzina, Deputy Director, International Office, Victoria Gauci and Prof. Lino Bianco at Rector’s Office

IDG Leading Research

23 Sep 2025

Institute of Digital Games Recognised as Leading Research Centre in Game AI and Technology

Putting UM on the international research map

RESCUE Project

22 Sep 2025

RESCUE project holds mid-term partners meeting in Trieste

Prof. Sebastiano D’Amico and Dr Ariel Thomas attended the meeting

Conference event

19 Sep 2025

27th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education

Hosting of the 27th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE25)

National Book Prize finalist sticker close-up

16 Sep 2025

Three MUP publications shortlisted for National Book Prize

For the first time ever, three MUP publications have been shortlisted for the National Book Prize

Group photo

16 Sep 2025

OMRG Joins JPI Oceans Project on Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) - ISOLUME

Oceanography Malta Research Group attends kick-off of new project on Artificial Light At Night

FICT publication presented to Rector

1 Sep 2025

Rector gets insight into how Faculty of ICT is Shaping Tomorrow through its latest initiatives

Prof. Vella lauded the Faculty of ICT for its yearly successful endeavour

PALEOSIM

9 Sep 2025

PALEOSIM research selected as highlight paper on climate and ecology

A novel climate suitability index designed to link species’ observed distributions with their climatic preferences

Photo of the Blue Lagoon at Comino

11 Sep 2025

The Blue Lagoon recreated as a virtual twin

The Immersion Lab is led by Prof. Saviour Formosa Department of Criminology

New Data Cluster

16 Sep 2025

UM launches new Data Integrity and Stewardship Cluster to revolutionise research data governance

To overcome significant legal, technical and social barriers to processing data for scientific research

Zebrafish Visit Sept 25

5 Sep 2025

Tiny fish, big discoveries at UM

UM Rector visits Biomedical Sciences Building to view the zebrafish facility on campus

Person checking home energy and climate display.

15 Sep 2025

Book chapter on a low-power low-cost indoor air quality monitoring system

Adaptation of the LoRa Transmission Protocol for a Low-Power Low-Cost Indoor Air Quality Monitoring

Marsascala

11 Sep 2025

Research discusses the impact of real estate on Marsascala

Tourism, Real Estate, and Urban Pressures: The case of Marsascala, Malta

Professor Michael Briguglio contributes to COST research on Port Cities

10 Sep 2025

Michael Briguglio contributes to research on port cities

Valletta among six port cities analysed by COST researchers, including Michael Briguglio

Presentation of Criminal Law Books to University Rector

4 Sep 2025

Presentation of criminal law books to University Rector

Dr Stefano Filletti recently presented a new four-volume set of criminal law books

Proceedings publication cover

3 Sep 2025

Proceedings of the International Conference TEXT & IMAGE6

UM's Department of French and the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies participated

Two academics standing beside a screen displaying a presentation

3 Sep 2025

A joint paper presented between academics from the University of Malta and Nord

Dr Deguara and Prof. Baustad present study on children’s sea drawings at EECERA 2025, Bratislava

Silhouette of a head with sensors on it

1 Sep 2025

NeuroBCI: Empowering ALS patients through brain-computer interfaces

Empowering ALS patients through brain-computer interfaces

Health Summit by UM

18 Aug 2025

Malta hosts inaugural global health summit, drawing experts from around the world

Held on Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August 2025