Faculty of Arts
People15 Oct 2026
UM academic delivers specialised training at the European Parliament
Dr Giselle Spiteri Miggiani delivers specialised training and consultancy to the European Parliament
Notices & Opportunities13 Oct 2026
The Malta Sociology Conference Programme is Out. Book your Place Now!
The MSA will hold the Malta Sociology Conference on 7 November 2026.
WIPSS: Broken Bottlenecks: The Savage Case against Prevailing - Shajara NéeHilan Bensusan
On Thursday 15 October 2026
People2 Oct 2026
Participation in the Being SEA-EU Conference 2026 in Gdańsk
Prof. Anne-Marie Bezzina Busuttil presents paper at the Being SEA-EU Conference 2026 in Gdansk
People1 Oct 2026
Prof. Norbert Bugeja appointed Chair of Malta University Press
Succeeding the late Prof. Gorg Mallia
People5 Oct 2026
UM members honoured in National Book Prize Ceremony
18 books published during 2025 were recognised with awards during the National Book Prize ceremony held on Friday evening at San Anton Palace
Notices & Opportunities2 Oct 2026
Academic promotions approved - September 2026
Council meeting of 24 September 2026
BMX as Third Space - Embodied Creativity, Community and the Politics of Place
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Students22 Sep 2026
KSU Freshers’ Week 2026: here’s what’s in store 🌟
To be held from Monday 5 until Friday 9 October 2026
Learn29 Sep 2026
Il-wirt klassiku f’lingwa Maltija
Permezz tat-traduzzjoni ta’ testi Griegi u Latini għall-Malti.
Lifestyle22 Sep 2026
When Music Remembers for Us: Alzheimers' Month 2026 🎶💜
World Alzheimers' Day is celebrated globally on 21 September
Learn17 Sep 2026
Exploring Society and the Sea - Maritime Sociology takes centre stage in Warsaw
Presentation of research from UM and Maritime Sociology study unit is on offer
People11 Sep 2026
UM academics participate in professional development course in France
UM academics undertake professional development course at Cavilam Alliance française in Vichy France
Notices & Opportunities28 Aug 2026
Call for Applications: Ph.D. scholarship in Archaeobotany
Applications Deadline: 20 September 2026
Academia2 Sep 2026
Landmark book co-edited by UM academic achieves exceptional global impact in first year
Wellbeing and Policy: Evidence for Action co-edited by Prof. Marie Briguglio
Notices & Opportunities6 Aug 2026
Open Call - ViCAS Fellowships at the University of Vienna for 2027-28
Application ends on 28 August 2026
Notices & Opportunities6 Aug 2026
Heads of Departments appointed following consultations
To be appointed up to 30 September 2027
People6 Aug 2026
Acclaimed Maltese poet, author and academic Prof. Immanuel Mifsud wins prestigious 2026 Homer European Medal of Poetry and Art
Prof. Mifsud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Maltese within the Faculty of Arts
Discuss21 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
Discuss26 May 2026
Project CITADEL launches at Esplora
The launch event of a Creative Europe project which brings Classics to life through a digital game
Discuss2 Feb 2026
How well are Maltese businesses prepared to respond to the growing risks of coastal flooding?
A UM study explores coastal flood risk perceptions among Maltese businesses
Students15 Apr 2026
Faculty of Arts Dean’s List Awards
Presented to the students who achieve remarkable grades
Students8 Jun 2026
Sitt Studenti tal-Malti Jippreżentaw ir-Riċerka Tagħhom
Is-Sibt 6 ta' Ġunju 2026 saret il-ħames konferenza annwali tal-istudenti postgradwatorji tal-Malti
Students20 Jul 2026
Farsons Prize for Best History (Honours) Dissertation 2026
18 students finished their BA (Hons) course, whereas another four finished their BA
Learn29 Jul 2026
Hunter-gatherers sustained Malta's first population through repeated sea journeys to Sicily, study finds
Led by Prof. Eleanor Scerri of UM
Notices & Opportunities31 Jul 2026
MIRAI Programme 2026: Invitation programme for undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: Monday, 31 August 2026, 1am (UTC)
Notices & Opportunities3 Aug 2026
The Malta Sociology Conference 2026 - early bird registration is now open
The conference will held on 7 November 2026
Learn2 Feb 2026
UM academics deliver training to Church School teachers of French
Teachers of French participate in UM designed workshops on developing learners' writing skills
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Lifestyle7 Jan 2026
The Malta Sociological Association Conference 2025
The theme of the annual conference was Sustainability and Society
People29 Jul 2026
Prof. Maria Attard lauded for role of co-Editor-in-Chief of Research in Transportation Business & Management by Elsevier
UM academic awarded for her exceptional service
People5 May 2026
Prof. Sergio Portelli visits the National University of Uzbekistan
As part of the Erasmus+ ICM teaching mobility programme
People2 Feb 2026
Michael Briguglio participates in RethinkBlue COST conference in Tallinn
Michael Briguglio participates in RethinkBlue COST conference in Tallinn
People19 Jan 2026
Visit by Shandong University academic
Visit by Shandong University academic at the Centre for Judaic and Interreligious Studies
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 🙏
People8 Jun 2026
Four UM academics honoured with the Ordre des Palmes Académiques
The French Republic awards prestigious recognition for the work of four UM academics
Notices & Opportunities15 May 2026
Academic promotions approved - May 2026
Council meeting of 7 May 2026
Academia30 Jul 2026
UM bids farewell to outgoing Confucius Institute Co-Director Prof. Nie Aixia
Farewell to Prof. Aixia Nie
Notices & Opportunities28 May 2026
Nominees for election: one member of academic staff on Council - June 2026
On Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 09:00 to 21:00
Notices & Opportunities13 May 2026
Election Result: One Senate Representative - Faculty of Arts
May 2026
Notices & Opportunities25 Jun 2026
Academic promotions approved - June 2026
Council meeting of 18 June 2026
Notices & Opportunities5 May 2026
Call for Abstracts: Malta Sociology Conference 2026 - Sustainability and Society
Announcing this year's MSA Conference, which will be held on Saturday 7 November
Notices & Opportunities14 Apr 2026
SociologyMT Issue 2 - now available
A new issue of SociologyMT is out
Academia23 Mar 2026
Rector receives Ambassador of Greece
Ambassador of Greece pays courtesy visit to the University of Malta
Academia8 Jun 2026
New University of Malta Pro-Rector Team Announced
By Prof. Frank Bezzina, Rector Elect of UM
Academia16 Apr 2026
MEALC Academic Erasmus+ ICM mobility at Shandong University in China
MEALC Academic Erasmus+ ICM mobility at Shandong University in China
Academia2 Jun 2026
(South African) Eastern Cape delegation strengthens academic and investment ties during UM visit
On Friday, 29 May 2026
Academia20 Feb 2026
The MSA Annual General Meeting 2026
The Malta Sociological Association (MSA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13/03/2026.
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
Academia20 Nov 2025
Publication by UM academic: 'Milestones in Actor Training'
Publication by UM academic on theatre history and training
Academia30 Oct 2025
New Cassola book which explores the origins of Maltese migration to Corfu in the 18th century
New Publication
Academia28 Oct 2025
Groundbreaking research presented in Digital Art History Conference in Croatia
By Prof. Charlene Vella
Academia1 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
Academia10 Jul 2026
Prof. G. Schembri Bonaci published work on art philosophy and comparative studies
In July 2026
Academia24 Sep 2025
The 9th International Conference on Maltese Linguistics
Organised by the Għaqda Internazzjonali tal-Lingwistika Maltija
Academia18 Aug 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
Academia11 Sep 2025
Research discusses the impact of real estate on Marsascala
Tourism, Real Estate, and Urban Pressures: The case of Marsascala, Malta
Academia10 Sep 2025
Michael Briguglio contributes to research on port cities
Valletta among six port cities analysed by COST researchers, including Michael Briguglio
Academia3 Sep 2025
Proceedings of the International Conference TEXT & IMAGE6
UM's Department of French and the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies participated
Academia30 Jun 2026
Prof. Frank Bezzina officially takes over as UM's 82nd Rector
The New Rector will officially assume office on 1 July 2026.
Academia1 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
Lifestyle3 Jul 2026
Dan Snow brings 5,000 years of Maltese history to life
Dan Snow led a live panel and podcast recording that told the island’s story through five artefacts.
Notices & Opportunities2 Jul 2026
Parking disruption notice due to road markings works
Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July 2026
People24 Jun 2026
Two UM scholars contribute to an international conference
UM scholars highlighted Malta’s central role in Mediterranean history at Insular Entanglements
People12 Jun 2026
One to One, presented by Michael Briguglio
On Campus 103.7, the University's Radio Station
Learn22 Jun 2026
Dizzjunarju.mt: Qed jinbena d-Dizzjunarju Nazzjonali tal-Malti
Imniedi fid-19 ta' Ġunju 2026
Notices & Opportunities4 Jun 2026
Election result: One academic member of staff on Council - June 2026
Elections were held on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Academia29 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.
Mario Scalesi’s Fractured Frontier: a Mediterranean Institute Public Lecture
Friday 20 February 2026
Launch of the DECC Research Cluster: Discourses of the Environment & Climate Change
On Tuesday 24 March 2026
First Maltese screening of a film on the life of Sicilian ‘cantastorie’ Rosa Balistreri
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Academia15 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
Notices & Opportunities5 Jan 2026
Academic promotions approved - December 2025
Following Council Meeting of 2 December 2025
Lifestyle24 Apr 2026
Maltese in the SEA-EU University Alliance
Maltese in the SEA-EU international weeks at the Valletta Campus
People28 Apr 2026
UM academics lead Erasmus+ funded Essays Beyond Borders conference in Pisa
UM academics lead Erasmus+ essay project at Pisa conference
Two events dedicated to Lucio Fulci, master of Italian thriller and horror: Talk and Screening
Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May 2026
Discuss24 Apr 2026
Indirect Translation: A Two-Arched Bridge Across Cultures
Organised by the Department of Translation, Terminology & Interpreting Studies
Students23 Apr 2026
Celebrating the Fête de la Francophonie at the University of Malta
Department of French celebrates French language together with students and visiting sixth formers
Learn23 Apr 2026
UM Research Specialist leads study identifying disease as a driver of early human evolution
Prof. Eleanor Scerri and her team with new research challenging traditional views
Discuss6 Apr 2026
Latin from UM to the European Parliament: The Significance of Ancient Languages
This training seminar's main aim is to demonstrate that Latin remains remains significant in our contemporary world
Learn20 Mar 2026
New Faculty of Arts Research Cluster addresses climate change through interdisciplinary collaboration
DECC – Discourses of the Environment and Climate Change
Notices & Opportunities23 Mar 2026
Open Call for Researchers through the EU-funded PERIFORMANCE Project
PERIFORMANCE has launched its Open Call for initiatives on public engagement in cancer research!
Discuss20 Mar 2026
Addressing Climate Change: Insights from Small Island States and the Commonwealth
Talk held on Monday 16 March 2026
Tolkien’s Elvish Mirror: Language, Myth, and Europe’s Search for Self
Friday 24 & Saturday 25 April 2026
Academia16 Mar 2026
UM and Farsons build on successful collaboration linking Academia and Industry
On Monday 16 March 2026
Learn5 Mar 2026
Women's Archive: The Rose Lapira Collection
Exhibition open for the public until 25 March 2026
Students16 Feb 2026
Students awarded Research Prizes
Students Bradley Cachia and Karl Sciberras were awarded prizes in recognition of their research
Lifestyle23 Feb 2026
International Mother Language Day / Jum Dinji tal-Lingwa Materna
A collaboration between MCAO, the Department of Maltese and the UM Library
Students12 Feb 2026
French comes alive: a day of film, games and discovery at UM
Fun and educational outreach event for Year 10 students
Learn16 Feb 2026
New monograph - Memory, Orality and the Archive: Crafting history from below
By Prof. John Chircop, Department of History, Faculty of Arts
Academia14 Jan 2026
Inauguration of a painting commemorating Professor Oliver Friggieri
In the Library’s Melitensia Special Collection
Notices & Opportunities29 Jan 2026
Call for Papers: The Military Orders IX: Documents & Monuments
Conference to be held in September 2026
Learn28 Jan 2026
More qualified proofreaders of Maltese
42 new proofreaders were recently awarded the Certificate of Proofreading in Maltese
Lifestyle12 Jan 2026
Do it To Learn It (Episode 2 now online)
Featuring students from across UM's faculties, institutes and schools