Faculty of Science
People20 Jan 2026
Prof. Peter Borg joins editorial board of prestigious Mathematics Journal
Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory (DMGT)
Notices & Opportunities2 Mar 2026
Academic promotions approved
Following Council Meeting of 19 February 2026
Academia18 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
Learn16 Feb 2026
Monitoring extreme events in the central Mediterranean
Cyclone Harry hit Central Med; WAVEGUARD boosts monitoring & response resilience
Academia15 Jan 2026
Driving discovery through research excellence: UM awards Research Excellence Funds 2025 to support five research projects
On Thursday 15 January 2026
Discuss9 Feb 2026
ERA’s Legal Notice on Dwejra represents a grave threat to this site’s scientific value
We urge the responsible ministers and ERA to reconsider and reverse this decision.
Notices & Opportunities21 Jan 2026
Call for Interns - Science in the City 2026
Science in the City is looking for new interns to join the team!
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
People28 Jan 2026
UM academic participates in workshop on climate change and cultural heritage
Dr Agius attended the SD-WISHEES workshop to discus enablers and barriers in funded projects
Academia27 Jan 2026
Storm Harry over Malta through the eyes of our monitoring systems
During Storm Harry, the OMRG team closely monitored the evolving conditions.
People19 Jan 2026
Malta’s Ocean Governance Ambassador meets Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prof. Alan Deidun from the Department of Geosciences
People14 Jan 2026
Kick-off Meeting of the RECLAIM Project
UM is participating in this Interreg Italia-Malta Project
Students13 Jan 2026
Sixth Form students visit kicks off yearly STEAM calendar at UM
On Friday 9 January 2026
Learn8 Jan 2026
Applied Oceanography Bootcamp in Gozo: learning beyond the classroom
The OMRG led an intensive five-day bootcamp and student residency in Gozo for the Master Students
Academia23 Dec 2025
Herbarium of the Late Dr Edwin Lanfranco Donated to Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre
On 18 December 2025
Students19 Dec 2025
Annual visit by Junior College physics students to the SMRG
Junior College physics students visit UM seismic monitoring facilities
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 🙏
Academia15 Dec 2025
Fostering Research and Innovation: ARM CEO, Dr Frank Fabri, Visits UM Geosciences Facilities
On Wednesday 10 December 2025
Academia11 Dec 2025
Department of Chemistry’s Smart Polymers highlighted on ScienceFeatured
Research conducted by Nicola’ Agius and Prof. David Magri
Academia10 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
Academia4 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.
Learn3 Dec 2025
Turning marine waste into opportunity: UM's contribution with Waste2Taste
UM within Waste2Taste to turn fish losses into high-value food and biomaterials
Learn1 Dec 2025
Unconventional Science Careers Event Opens Doors to Students Across Malta
Held on 27 and 28 November 2025
Learn24 Nov 2025
Courtesy visit of the ambassador of Italy to Malta
H.E. Dr Valentina Setta, paid a courtesy visit to the UM on 27 October 2025
Academia20 Nov 2025
Waste2Taste Project: Transforming Fish Waste into Taste
Malta’s marine sustainability and food innovation gained visibility at the WASTE2TASTE meeting
Students13 Nov 2025
Award of the 15th IOI Elisabeth Mann Borgese Bursary, 2025
Successful completion of the 2024-25 EMB Bursary
Students10 Nov 2025
Gilmour Camilleri participates at prestigious 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Economic Sciences
Gilmour Camilleri is an academic and PhD student at UM
Academia10 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.
Learn3 Nov 2025
Fresh water found beneath the Gulf of Corinth seabed
New study shows ancient sea-level changes helped store large volumes of low-salinity water under the seafloor
People29 Oct 2025
Prof. David Magri recipient of the Czarnik Emerging Investigator Award
The 8th International Conference on Molecular Sensors and Molecular Logic Gates was held in Shanghai, China
Academia30 Oct 2025
MSc Student Presents Research on Honey Bee Mitochondrial DNA at the Apimondia Congress 2025
Presentation of Research
Academia28 Oct 2025
Groundbreaking research presented in Digital Art History Conference in Croatia
By Prof. Charlene Vella
People20 Oct 2025
New researcher joins the Geoscience Department to advance earthquake detection
Luke Said joins UM Geosciences as Research Support Officer to advance local seismic studies
Learn16 Oct 2025
Oceanography Masters course sets sail once again!
The MSc in Applied Oceanography has welcomed once again a multinational cohort of students
People13 Oct 2025
New Researcher Joins Physics and Geosciences Departments on SENSEI Project
Daniele Caruana
Learn9 Oct 2025
A second milestone in Maltese waters: expanding seagrass reforestation in Qawra
The planting of Seagrass shoots on the seabed by the OMRG has ensued at Qawra this autumn
People15 Oct 2025
Marie Curie Fellow Joins the Department of Geosciences
Dr. Balogun joins Geosciences for REMCRUMR project to advance real-time earthquake prediction tools.
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
People3 Oct 2025
Small Island, Big Seas. Malta's MSP Challenges at the 3rd Silk Road MSP Workshop
Presenting Malta's MSP Challenges at Beijing's 3rd Silk Road Cooperation Workshop
Notices & Opportunities8 Oct 2025
Election Result: One Senate Representative - Faculty of Science
Election Result: One Senate Representative - Faculty of Science
Learn3 Oct 2025
Bringing the ocean to the heart of the City
The OMRG proudly participated in this year’s Science in the City festival held in Valletta
Notices & Opportunities7 Oct 2025
Public Call: Share Your Memories of the 1972 Earthquake in Malta
Where were you between 21–22 March 1972, during the earthquake? Share your experience with us
Notices & Opportunities3 Oct 2025
Academic promotions approved
Following Council Meeting of 25 September 2025
People2 Oct 2025
Leading experts on Offshore Freshened Groundwater meet in Larnaca
OFF-SOURCE led a Focus Group in Larnaca to shape the path forward for Offshore Freshened Groundwater
Discuss25 Sep 2025
The University’s Heads of Department gathering
Bringing together Heads of Departments from Faculties and the School of Performing Arts
Academia25 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
Notices & Opportunities29 Sep 2025
Notice of Election: One Faculty Representative on Senate - Faculty of Science
Nominations accepted until noon of Tuesday 7 October 2025.
People26 Sep 2025
OMGR attends kick-off meeting of new Interreg Italia-Malta Project - REVIVE
Oceanography Malta Research Group attends kick-off meeting of Project REVIVE
People24 Sep 2025
TEAMWIRE and heritage research presented by UM at GPR Italy Conference 2025
UM academics highlight water infrastructure and cultural heritage studies at GPR Italy 2025
Academia22 Sep 2025
RESCUE project holds mid-term partners meeting in Trieste
Prof. Sebastiano D’Amico and Dr Ariel Thomas attended the meeting
Academia16 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
Notices & Opportunities15 Sep 2025
Nominees for election: one member of academic staff on Council
Electronic election will be held on Tuesday 16 September 2025
Discuss9 Sep 2025
Geoscientific laser interferometry results presented at IASPEI 2025
Laser interferometry results on marine and seismic monitoring shared at IASPEI 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
Students29 Aug 2025
UM students trio explores cutting-edge Physics at CERN’s prestigious summer student programme 2025
CERN is the European Council for Nuclear Research
Notices & Opportunities26 Aug 2025
Call for applications: 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to interdisciplinary research
An exceptional opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow