Department of Arts, Open Communities & Adult Education
Academia10 Jul 2026
Book presentation and University Lifelong Learning Chat with Rector
Prof. Peter Mayo presented his latest single authored book to Rector
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
People8 Jul 2026
Prof. Peter Mayo invited to speak at University of Porto about Popular Education
On Friday 3 July 2026
Notices & Opportunities2 Jul 2026
Parking disruption notice due to road markings works
Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July 2026
Notices & Opportunities30 Jun 2026
Academic promotions approved - June 2026
Council meeting of 18 June 2026
Academia24 Jun 2026
MRER's 20th anniversary activities generate significant impact
The 20th anniversary events attract hundreds of participants
People16 Jun 2026
Katrine Heggstad visits University of Malta for process drama workshops
Isabelle Gatt hosts Katrine Heggstad’s workshops, where students explored process drama techniques
Learn11 May 2026
MRER Lecture: a design thinking approach to student-centred learning
An MRER Lecture explored innovative approaches to teaching and learning
People15 Jun 2026
Prof. Michael Osborne announced as keynote speaker for the MRER 20th anniversary
Michael Osborne will deliver the MRER 20th Anniversary Lecture on 10 Decmber
Notices & Opportunities4 Jun 2026
Election result: One academic member of staff on Council - June 2026
Elections were held on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Academia16 Jun 2026
Prof. Isabelle Gatt leads applied theatre laboratory at Hogeschool Utrecht
Applied theatre labs for Dutch pedagogues strengthen Malta-Utrecht collaboration
Academia11 Jun 2026
New MRER website officially launched
The Malta Review of Educational Research (MRER) officially launched its new website on 5 June 2026.
Academia8 Jun 2026
New University of Malta Pro-Rector Team Announced
By Prof. Frank Bezzina, Rector Elect of UM
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
Transforming Challenges into Solutions: Student-Centred Learning with Design Thinking
Upcoming Event to be held on Thursday 7 May 2026
People22 May 2026
Prof. Isabelle Gatt leads Theatre Lab on the Practice of Presence
Theatre lab explores presence, embodiment, and awareness in performance practice
Notices & Opportunities14 May 2026
Malta Festival of Ideas: Call for Expressions of Interest
Join the Malta Festival of Ideas 2026 Team and apply by Saturday 20 June 2026.
Academia7 May 2026
Maltese Museologist Named Keynote Speaker at Major Italian Museum Conference
Dr Sandro Debono delivered opening keynote address at Annual Assembly of ICOM Italia
People7 May 2026
Professor Carmel Borg leads workshop at Nottingham Trent University
On humility and compassion as critical pedagogical practices
Notices & Opportunities26 Mar 2026
Call for contributions – UNESCO Culture and Arts Education Week 2026
Call for Contributions
Notices & Opportunities17 Mar 2026
Calls for Special Issues - Journal of Further and Higher Education
This online journal is published by Taylor and Francis
Learn10 Mar 2026
International collaboration supports Reflective Practice in MONHE
International guest lecturer participating in Masters in Open and Networked Higher Education
Academia5 Mar 2026
Prof. Peter Mayo delivered keynote speech at Global Policy Dialogue Conference in Rome
This conference focused on Higher Education
Academia2 Mar 2026
'Southern' Europe and beyond in the Mediterranean
Prof. Peter Mayo's latest book is published in hardback, paperback and ebook versions
People5 Feb 2026
Prof. Mayo to deliver keynote address at Global Lifelong Learning Coordination Group Meeting
On 18 February 2026
Academia5 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
Academia2 Feb 2026
University of Malta charts its course for the next five years with Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Launched on Thursday 22 January 2026
People26 Jan 2026
Prof. Peter Mayo to be awarded Honorary Doctorate for outstanding contribution to the field of Adult Education
By the School of Humanities at the Hellenic Open University (HOU) in Patras, Greece
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 🙏
People2 Jan 2026
Dr Maria Brown represents Malta at EPALE Athens event on adult learning
Dr Maria Brown participates in 'Co-creating the Future of Adult Learning' as EPALE Ambassador
Learn12 Dec 2025
New Issue of Post Colonial Directions in Education (PDE)
Vol.14 no.2 of PDE is out!
People12 Nov 2025
Third International UNESCO Chair Malta Seminar on Global Adult Education
UNESCO Chair in Global Adult Education
People27 Oct 2025
Applied Theatre research unpacked - Isabelle Gatt at the Royal Conservatoire
Exploring research, practice, and creative risks in community and devised theatre
People21 Oct 2025
China Presentation on Popular Education
Prof. Peter Mayo delivered an online talk on 17 October 2025
People20 Oct 2025
Fourth World Congress on Marxism
Professor Peter Mayo was invited speaker at University of Beijing on 11 and 12 October
People15 Oct 2025
Exhibition by Professor Raphael Vella inaugurated in Prague
Places of Attention: Ruins of Reason, Roots of Renewal
Students13 Oct 2025
Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Education (EDUMaH) students recently visited Faculty of Education at UM
This year’s seventeen-strong cohort brings together self-funded and scholarship students from across the globe.
Academia26 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
Notices & Opportunities2 Oct 2025
Call for Papers - Special Issue of Journal of Further & Higher Education
Abstract Submission Deadline: by 1 November 2025
Discuss25 Sep 2025
The University’s Heads of Department gathering
Bringing together Heads of Departments from Faculties and the School of Performing Arts
Notices & Opportunities15 Sep 2025
Nominees for election: one member of academic staff on Council
Electronic election will be held on Tuesday 16 September 2025
Notices & Opportunities28 Aug 2025
Election: one member of the academic staff on Council
Nominations will be accepted by Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 12:00 noon.
People3 Sep 2025
Prof. Peter Mayo as a keynote speaker at PEA Conference
At Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
Notices & Opportunities26 Aug 2025
Call for applications: 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to interdisciplinary research
An exceptional opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow
Students28 Jul 2025
SEA-EU Film Festival 2025: get your work shared on an international stage
Application deadline: 15 September 2025