Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
Learn28 May 2026
Natural Compounds Against Leukaemia from Maltese Flora
Carried out by Neil Cutajar for his doctoral degree
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
Academia25 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
Students20 May 2026
Recognising student achievements at the Annual Pharmacy Symposium
Student awards highlight excellence and innovation across pharmacy research programmes
Learn18 May 2026
UM PhD Researcher Presents ALS Findings at Symposium Alongside Nobel Laureates
The symposium offered a rich scientific programme featuring presentations from various researchers
Notices & Opportunities15 May 2026
Academic promotions approved - May 2026
Council meeting of 7 May 2026
Notices & Opportunities5 Jan 2026
Academic promotions approved - December 2025
Following Council Meeting of 2 December 2025
Students4 May 2026
Strengthening Quality Through Scholarship: The Annual Pharmacy Symposium
Held in the beginning of March 2026
Learn28 Apr 2026
Launch of MINDS Project: Tackling Neurodegenerative Diseases
Project led by UM's Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
People5 May 2026
Senior Lecturer contributes to outcomes of EU research project
Dr Cuschieri appointed Scientific Advisor in HorizonEurope project
People17 Apr 2026
UM represented at landmark WHO Global Forum with three Collaborating Centres
University of Malta showcases global health leadership at WHO Forum
Notices & Opportunities13 Apr 2026
Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Scheme for Incoming Postdocs to Malta
Applications Deadline: by 2 June 2026 (Noon)
People2 Apr 2026
Understanding food as the first step towards better health
Obesity among young people is rising across Europe and Malta
Students24 Mar 2026
UM Pharmacology students gain hands-on experience in the Labs
New DITLI episode!
Academia17 Mar 2026
UM academic awarded fellowship through Distinction
Dr Sarah Cuschieri has been awarded FPH Fellowship through Distinction, advancing chronic disease research
National Conference about Rare Diseases: together through the uncommon and 11th Rare Disease Colloquium
On Thursday 19 February 2026
People3 Mar 2026
UM Lecturer publishes an innovative life and limb saving operative procedure
Matthew Joe Grima, UM Lecturer within Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, publishes a Jugaar in EJVES
Discuss24 Feb 2026
A Collective Commitment to Rare Diseases in Malta
Approximately 30,000 people in Malta are living with a rare disease
Students16 Feb 2026
PhD student awarded first place at International Pharmacology Conference
Nathan Vella, a PhD student, awarded first-place prize in pharmacology by the BPS in Belfast
Academia3 Feb 2026
Excessive preoperative liquid fasting remains widespread across Europe
European study shows most surgical patients fast far longer than recommended before anaesthesia
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
Students15 Jan 2026
UM students and artistic swimmers Emily and Valentina share their journey
They speak about time management, future goals, and life as elite athletes
Students13 Jan 2026
Sixth Form students visit kicks off yearly STEAM calendar at UM
On Friday 9 January 2026
Students7 Jan 2026
Bayer-Pharma Prize in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Best performance prize in obstetrics & gynaecology
Students7 Jan 2026
Gedeon Richter Prize in Women’s Health
Best essay prize in obstetrics & gynaecology awarded
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,
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
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
Academia12 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
Academia3 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
Learn1 Dec 2025
Unconventional Science Careers Event Opens Doors to Students Across Malta
Held on 27 and 28 November 2025
Lifestyle28 Nov 2025
The importance of sustainability and our duty to separate waste
Waste separation is one of the most accessible and powerful sustainability tools we have
Discuss18 Nov 2025
UM Leads Malta’s First National Study on Adolescent Food Choices and Food Label
UM study on adolescent food choices and labelling to support national obesity prevention
People3 Nov 2025
Dr Mario R Sammut recognised as Honorary Member of EURACT – European Academy of Teachers in General Practice/Family Medicine
Visiting Senior Lecturer within the Department of Family Medicine
Academia30 Oct 2025
Staff mobility with the Beirut Arab University at the Department of Pharmacy
Sharing experiences in the area of Pharmaceutical Technology
Students27 Oct 2025
Enhancing Safety through Organisational Culture in Medication Practices
Collaborative seminar between UM and MCAST on Organisational Culture in Medication Practices
People28 Oct 2025
Visit from Beirut Arab University academic at the Department of Pharmacy
Dr May Saab, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor
Academia20 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
Discuss16 Oct 2025
Advancing Brain Imaging Through Synthetic Models - Science Beyond the Lab
Project SARA produces brain phantoms to improve fMRI imaging and promotes learning beyond the lab
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
Academia9 Oct 2025
Department of Pharmacy Team Participation at the International World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Proud participation in the 83rd journey
Lifestyle6 Oct 2025
Nature’s Healer: How Pineapple Enzymes Support Health and Recovery
By Prof. Renald Blundell
Notices & Opportunities3 Oct 2025
Academic promotions approved
Following Council Meeting of 25 September 2025
Discuss25 Sep 2025
The University’s Heads of Department gathering
Bringing together Heads of Departments from Faculties and the School of Performing Arts
People23 Sep 2025
Prof. Pierre Schembri-Wismayer Showcases Maltese Research at the European Biotechnology Congress 2025
He presented a poster entitled "Challenges in transfection of the halophytic microalga dunaliella salina"
Notices & Opportunities17 Sep 2025
Don’t miss the chance to share your research @ the XI Malta Medical School Conference!
Submission deadline extended till 19 October 2025
Academia16 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
Students29 Aug 2025
Bridging borders through excellence: Ghanaian students visit Malta to engage with public health community
UM's Department of Public Health partnered up with NGO HopeXChange
Academia16 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
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.
Learn29 Aug 2025
CERIC call for proposals is now open! Need a lab? Use ours!
Access to integrated multidisciplinary facilities for materials and biomaterials
People26 Aug 2025
UM Academic participates in review of prestigious EU OBELISK project
Prof. Nikolai P. Pace
Notices & Opportunities26 Aug 2025
Call for applications: 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to interdisciplinary research
An exceptional opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow
Academia18 Aug 2025
Malta hosts inaugural global health summit, drawing experts from around the world
Held on Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August 2025