Categories - Academia
30 Jul 2026
UM bids farewell to outgoing Confucius Institute Co-Director Prof. Nie Aixia
Farewell to Prof. Aixia Nie
23 Jul 2026
4 books launched by scientific contributor at UM's Faculty for the Built Environment
Prof. Perit Rebecca Dalli-Gonzi launches four books in relation to resilience, public governance and modelling structures
21 Jul 2026
UM makes historic debut in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Clinical Medicine ranked in the 401–500 band globally
16 Jul 2026
Academic from LM Thapar School of Management visits UM on Erasmus+ ICM mobilty
This visit enabled productive interactions with faculty members and students from UM's Faculty of ICT
16 Jul 2026
University of Malta academics and students win prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahre
Mighty Boards wins prestigious international game award for Rebirth.
10 Jul 2026
Book presentation and University Lifelong Learning Chat with Rector
Prof. Peter Mayo presented his latest single authored book to Rector
10 Jul 2026
Prof. G. Schembri Bonaci published work on art philosophy and comparative studies
In July 2026
9 Jul 2026
Strengthening Library Practice: Erasmus Staff Week at the University of Algarve
UM at Erasmus Staff Week for Librarians, UAlg Portugal, May 2026
8 Jul 2026
Junior College Collective Agreement signed
It brought to a close a prolonged period of negotiations and industrial action.
6 Jul 2026
Outgoing Rector & incoming Rector pay courtesy visit to the Parliamentary Ombudsman
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views.
6 Jul 2026
Faculty of Education Academics present research at ARLE/IFTE Conference
Three academics from the Department of Early and Primary Education at ARLE/IFTE Conference
6 Jul 2026
Faculty of Education researchers publish study on student engagement
Study validates a student engagement measure for Maltese university students
3 Jul 2026
A mathematics project of Prof. Peter Borg funded by SEA-EU grant 2025
Funding of a Mathematics Project by Prof. Peter Borg
3 Jul 2026
New book decodes FromSoftware’s Lore and Philosophy through discarded items
A new deeply philosophical exploration of the FromSoftware games by leading game scholars
2 Jul 2026
From Malta to the University of Melbourne - a thriving exchange partnership
University of Malta students have shown a growing interest in studying in Australia over the last decade
1 Jul 2026
AIDA Malta 2024 proceedings presented at AIDA 2026 in Catania
This international conference focuses on the study of Arabic dialects and Maltese, from linguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives
1 Jul 2026
University of Malta continues upward trajectory in QS World University Rankings 2027
The University of Malta (UM) has for the first time secured a place among the world’s top 700 universities
30 Jun 2026
Prof. Frank Bezzina officially takes over as UM's 82nd Rector
The New Rector will officially assume office on 1 July 2026.
30 Jun 2026
CHOICE recognises UM co-edited book as outstanding contribution to scholarship
Co-edited volume and UM scholarship praised by the American Library Association
30 Jun 2026
Prof. Charles Yousif co-chairs the 17th international conference on thermal engineering in Malta
Toronto Metropolitan University and the University of Malta co-organise an international conference
26 Jun 2026
UM–BOV partnership marks major step forward in the advancement of Malta’s first-ever women’s archive
An agreement was formalised on Wednesday 24 June 2026
24 Jun 2026
MRER's 20th anniversary activities generate significant impact
The 20th anniversary events attract hundreds of participants
22 Jun 2026
MA in Global Maritime Archaeology joins UNESCO UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology as Full Member
On 9 June 2026
22 Jun 2026
Academic from LM Thapar School of Management visits UM on Erasmus+ ICM mobilty
Prof. Abhishek Gupta, LM Thapar School of Management, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India.
19 Jun 2026
Prof. Sandra C. Buttigieg delivers keynote address at International Healthcare Quality Conference in Kraków
UM academic represented UM at 28th National Conference on Quality in Healthcare, held in Kraków, Poland
18 Jun 2026
University of Malta Chancellor to preside over ITLOS Seabed Disputes Chamber hearings
A press release was issued by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
18 Jun 2026
University of Malta Launches Undergraduate Prospectus for 2026 and 2027
The prospectus showcases more than 200 courses offered through various Faculties, Institutes, Centres, and Schools.
17 Jun 2026
Outgoing Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella, awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Split
On Monday 15 June 2026
16 Jun 2026
Prof. Isabelle Gatt leads applied theatre laboratory at Hogeschool Utrecht
Applied theatre labs for Dutch pedagogues strengthen Malta-Utrecht collaboration
16 Jun 2026
University of Malta maintains CWUR Rankings for 2026, placing among top 7.6% of universities worldwide
The University of Malta has maintained its favourable position in the CWUR rankings
15 Jun 2026
UM academic presides over European Congress on catechesis and peace
Rev. Prof. Carl-Mario Sultana presides over European Congress in Italy on Catechesis and Peace
12 Jun 2026
Prof. Raymond Mangion presents publication to UM Rector
The Legislative and Constitutional Development of the Maltese Language in a Historico-Literary Context
11 Jun 2026
New MRER website officially launched
The Malta Review of Educational Research (MRER) officially launched its new website on 5 June 2026.
11 Jun 2026
UM smart-traffic research presented at Transport Research Arena 2026
TRA2026: Smart-traffic research showcasing traffic modelling using sparse, missing and noisy data
9 Jun 2026
Engaging with twenty years of educational scholarship through the MRER archive
Launch of Engaging with the MRER 20th Anniversary Archive: Reflections on Three Educational Journeys
8 Jun 2026
ReUse: Second Life of EV batteries
Enabling a safe reuse of lithium-ion batteries removed from electric vehicles
8 Jun 2026
New University of Malta Pro-Rector Team Announced
By Prof. Frank Bezzina, Rector Elect of UM
8 Jun 2026
Celebrating World Ocean Day Through Youth Engagement
A video competition encouraging students to reflect on the importance of our ocean
8 Jun 2026
National Biobank DwarnaBio represented at European Biobank Week 2026
DwarnaBio at EBW2026 - Returning biobank and genomic data to research participants
3 Jun 2026
Ambassador of Türkiye pays courtesy visit to the University of Malta
H.E. Barkın Kayaoğlu
2 Jun 2026
Educator of the Year at the annual Youth Awards organised by FreeHour Malta
Awarded to Prof. Andrew Azzopardi
2 Jun 2026
University of Malta’s 4th Research Expo hosts 225 research projects
Held on Wednesday 27 May 2026
2 Jun 2026
(South African) Eastern Cape delegation strengthens academic and investment ties during UM visit
On Friday, 29 May 2026
1 Jun 2026
The ECPE Research Group at UMRE 2026
The ECPE Research Group and Linguistic Diversity Research at UMRE 2026
1 Jun 2026
Exploring safer cycling through augmented reality: the CycleAR project
Carried out by researchers within the Department of Systems and Control Engineering
29 May 2026
Specialised Dictionary of Geography
The author is Edward Gilson, while the editors are Prof. Michael Spagnol, Mr Thomas Pace and Mr Dwayne Ellul.
26 May 2026
Preserving cultural and religious heritage for sustainable tourism development
The Department of Tourism Management hosted the SacredTravels4Growth Project Consortium.
26 May 2026
Global perspectives on gender and sexualities take centre stage in Malta
Gender and Sexualities Conference took place on 6 and 7 May 2026
22 May 2026
New MoU with Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, Bhutan, establishes partnership in medical education and research
Prof. Neville Calleja signed on behalf of UM
21 May 2026
GreenToC community gathers at the University of Malta for intensive green skills and AI training
From 13 to 15 May 2026
19 May 2026
SGdrive: closing the project – a success story
Closing of a successful Xjenza Malta funded project: SGdrive
12 May 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Financial Risk launched after MoU is signed between UM & Climate Action Authority
On Monday 11 May 2026
11 May 2026
Judge Professor Attard Programme on the Common Concern of Humankind launched
The Department of International Law launched the Programme on 7 May
5 May 2026
Maltese educators build cultural bridges during five-day delegation to China
A delegation of Maltese educators carried out a five-day cultural and educational exchange in Xiamen and Xi’an, China
30 Apr 2026
Microalgae as Medicine: advancing antibiotics and biologics
In collaboration with two National Chinese Universities
30 Apr 2026
AIRAS Project launches tool to analyse gender representation in news articles
A free AI tool from UM reveals gender patterns in any article you draft
30 Apr 2026
Maltese Museologist named keynote speaker at major Italian museum conference
Dr Sandro Debono delivered opening keynote address at Annual Assembly of ICOM Italia
28 Apr 2026
Seminar on Sustainable Engineering 2026 Showcases Research Innovation
Faculty of Engineering showcases interdisciplinary sustainability research
28 Apr 2026
3D Printed Geopolymer Concrete research activity in Turkey: SMACORT Project
Conducted by Researchers from UM
28 Apr 2026
55th CIESM Scientific Workshop organised by the University of Malta
The University of Malta was commissioned by the CIESM in organising its latest scientific workshop.
28 Apr 2026
Physio Futures showcases the student journey in Physiotherapy at the University
Physio Futures celebrated student excellence, awards, and community at UM
21 Apr 2026
Renewed collaboration with the Phoenicians' Route Association
The Institute of Maltese Studies
17 Apr 2026
Soft Launch of the MRER Anniversary Companion Book
Engaging with the MRER 20th Anniversary Archive: Reflections on Three Educational Journeys
16 Apr 2026
UM academic contributed to an international symposium and book launch in the UK
Prof. Josephine Deguara contributes to international symposium and book launch in the UK
16 Apr 2026
MEALC Academic Erasmus+ ICM mobility at Shandong University in China
MEALC Academic Erasmus+ ICM mobility at Shandong University in China
15 Apr 2026
Forging an Ocean Pact for Europe: Role of EU University Alliances
The International Symposium on Transformative Science bridged science and policy for Europe’s ocean
15 Apr 2026
Prof. Norbert Bugeja delivers Opening Seminar at the Universitè de Montpellier
Prof. Bugeja gave two seminars and responded to doctoral and Masters presentations at the UPVM
14 Apr 2026
University Maritime Platform Scales Up Multi-Disciplinary Impact in 2026
University Maritime Platform Scales Up Multi-Disciplinary Impact in 2026
6 Apr 2026
Ocean-H2 endorsed as UN Ocean Decade Action
OCEAN‑H2 received official recognition as a Decade Action by Ocean Decade programme
2 Apr 2026
UM represented at 2nd European Youth Congress in Poland
Prof. Massa and FEMA students represented UM
30 Mar 2026
Marine restoration takes centre stage: University of Malta hosts REVIVE Project
REVIVE project advances marine restoration through reefs, tech, and collaboration
27 Mar 2026
EU Marie Curie Funded Project reveals the Dynamics Driving Mediterranean Quake
DEFMOD-LiMA employs cutting-edge methodologies to examine driving forces of lithospheric deformation
27 Mar 2026
DwarnaBio-HSBC Malta collaboration highlights community-engaged biobank research
DwarnaBio recruitment session at HSBC Malta advances community-driven genomics research.
24 Mar 2026
How AI is helping in the development of smarter and adaptable Prostheses
The PRAGMA Project
24 Mar 2026
UM and BVI partner forge strategic partnership to tackle small island challenges
UM and HLSCC sign 5-year MoU for joint research on island resilience and development
23 Mar 2026
Rector receives Ambassador of Greece
Ambassador of Greece pays courtesy visit to the University of Malta
23 Mar 2026
UM leading ethical AI in research and innovation
Building universities’ institutional capacity and readiness to address ethical implications of AI-driven technologies
17 Mar 2026
UM and Malta Food Agency join forces on Harbour Food Heritage Project
Exploring food, history, and maritime heritage within the Grand Harbour
17 Mar 2026
UM academic awarded fellowship through Distinction
Dr Sarah Cuschieri has been awarded FPH Fellowship through Distinction, advancing chronic disease research
17 Mar 2026
A Legal Doctrine owing its origins to the Department of International Law
The doctrine of Common Concern of Humankind receives judicial recognition.
16 Mar 2026
UM and Farsons build on successful collaboration linking Academia and Industry
On Monday 16 March 2026
13 Mar 2026
Mayor of Bielsko-Biała, Poland visits UM Rector and FEMA following signing of MOU
Mayor of Bielsko-Biała, Poland visits UM Rector and FEMA
10 Mar 2026
Overtourism in cities and small islands
Book published by Routledge (UK), edited by Lino Briguglio, Marie Avellino and Jim Butcher
10 Mar 2026
Ethics education presented to the Parliamentary Committee on IT and AI
Examining how Malta can respond to the rapid development of digital technologies and AI
6 Mar 2026
University of Malta highlights migration narratives at SEA-EU staff week
SEA-EU initiative advancing rights-based migration policy
5 Mar 2026
Prof. Peter Mayo delivered keynote speech at Global Policy Dialogue Conference in Rome
This conference focused on Higher Education
2 Mar 2026
'Southern' Europe and beyond in the Mediterranean
Prof. Peter Mayo's latest book is published in hardback, paperback and ebook versions
2 Mar 2026
A record number of caps in the air: Postgraduate Graduations 2026 Kick Off
Ceremonies taking place in March 2026
20 Feb 2026
The MSA Annual General Meeting 2026
The Malta Sociological Association (MSA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13/03/2026.
19 Feb 2026
UNESCO chair on Teacher Professional Development using Lesson Study
Agreement signed with UNESCO establishing a new UNESCO chair
13 Feb 2026
FEMA strengthens ties with Bielsko‑Biała, Poland
FEMA signs 5-year MoU with City of Bielsko-Biała to boost collaboration, research & mobility
11 Feb 2026
University of Malta contributes citizen science expertise at CS-MACH1 workshop
University of Malta shares citizen science success at CS-MACH1 workshop in Belgium
5 Feb 2026
MRER celebrates 20 years with book launch on its educational research legacy
This book launch celebrates MRER's role in shaping educational research
5 Feb 2026
UM achieves best result to date in QS Europe Rankings 2026
The performance of 958 universities across 42 European countries and territories, were assessed
4 Feb 2026
AIR SAVE solidifies market readiness with New Patent and First-Place IP Award
AIR SAVE gets its patent granted and places first in Malta Intellectual Property Awards
4 Feb 2026
TwinPort: Digital Twins for Integrated Port Infrastructure, Energy, and Vessels
TwinPort develops a unified digital twin integrating data from port infrastructure and energy system
28 Jan 2026
UM hosts researchers from CERN, INFN and IFIC at joint TWOCRYST/ALADDIN workshop
Results from CERN experiment in the Large Hadron Collider presented at UM Valletta campus
27 Jan 2026
Final publication of trilogy by Dr David Fabri presented to Rector
Financial services, company law and consumer protection
27 Jan 2026
SEA-EU Governing Week 2025
SEA-EU Governing Week brought together nine partner universities
26 Jan 2026
30th anniversary of Annual Company Law Conference
It was held on Wednesday 3 December 2025
23 Jan 2026
Storm Harry over Malta through the eyes of our monitoring systems
During Storm Harry, the OMRG team closely monitored the evolving conditions.
22 Jan 2026
University of Malta charts its course for the next five years with Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Launched on Thursday 22 January 2026
19 Jan 2026
Launch of the Malta Module on the Transatlantic Periscope - 9 January 2026
Inauguration of Transatlantic Periscope
19 Jan 2026
Professor Mario Buhagiar: A Lifetime of Scholarship
This exhibition will be held from Monday 12 January until Friday 27 February 2026
15 Jan 2026
Driving discovery through research excellence: UM awards Research Excellence Funds 2025 to support five research projects
On Thursday 15 January 2026
14 Jan 2026
Inauguration of a painting commemorating Professor Oliver Friggieri
In the Library’s Melitensia Special Collection
13 Jan 2026
Centre for Labour Studies signs MOU with Health and Safety Professional Association
MOU between Centre for Labour Studies and Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Association
23 Dec 2025
Herbarium of the Late Dr Edwin Lanfranco Donated to Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre
On 18 December 2025
22 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
19 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.
17 Dec 2025
Conservation of the Nymphaeum at the Argotti Gardens and visit by MTA sponsors
Visit to the Nymphaeum conservation site by MTA sponsors of the project
16 Dec 2025
Prof. Norbert Bugeja’s poetry shortlisted for the Mediterranean Poetry Prize
The prestigious international award celebrates leading poetry from the Mediterranean
16 Dec 2025
Which UM Academics Featured on This Year’s Republic Day Honour List?
Ceremony took place on Saturday 13 December 2025
15 Dec 2025
Shadow Minister Hon. Ivan Bartolo presents latest publication to UM Rector
The Mirror Never Lies
15 Dec 2025
Fostering Research and Innovation: ARM CEO, Dr Frank Fabri, Visits UM Geosciences Facilities
On Wednesday 10 December 2025
12 Dec 2025
UM participation in AI for Health and Care in Europe High-Level WHO Meeting
Contribution to WHO High level meeting on AI in Health and Care by Dept for Clinical Pharmacology
12 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
11 Dec 2025
Children’s identity construction through drawing colloquium presentation
Children’s drawings reveal identity and agency: A call for inclusive, dialogic engagement.
11 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
11 Dec 2025
Department of Chemistry’s Smart Polymers highlighted on ScienceFeatured
Research conducted by Nicola’ Agius and Prof. David Magri
11 Dec 2025
OsteoMag-3D: bone implants that disappear when the body heals
A promising step forward in orthopaedics
10 Dec 2025
OPTIMIZE-RT project kick off - Reducing radiation doses to Radiotherapy patients
Project
9 Dec 2025
Co-Creating the Future of Teaching: EmpowerAId academy holds second TPM in Malta
The second transnational project meeting was hosted at the University of Malta Valletta Campus
9 Dec 2025
UM researchers join discussions at the SENSEI consortium meeting in Rome
Two UM researchers Dr Matthew Agius and Mr Daniele Caruana take part in SENSEI meeting
9 Dec 2025
Centre for Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health organises HEARTS local conference
Brought together six European institutional partners on 26 November 2025 at UM
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.
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
28 Nov 2025
Institute of Digital Games wins Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award
RECLAIM, a Horizon Europe project, awarded the Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award 2025
28 Nov 2025
Akita International University Research Showcase
Akita International University Research Showcase online
27 Nov 2025
UM part of on National STEAM Engagement Taskforce launched at Esplora
Set up in November 2025
27 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.
27 Nov 2025
ECHOES Malta event showcases global collaboration for health and wellbeing
Held on the 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
University's MRER Journal celebrates 20 years with landmark 856-page publication
The Malta Review of Educational Research
24 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
24 Nov 2025
UM showcases digital innovation in quality assurance at EQAF 2025
This article aims to share UM representatives' success at EQAF 2025