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Lifestyle12 Jan 2026

National Anthem Day Celebrated in Malta for the First Time

UM joins in

People12 Jan 2026

Kick-off Meeting of the RECLAIM

UM is participating in this Interreg Italia-Malta Project

Upcoming Events

Riżorsi Diġitali għall-Malti / Maltese Digital Resources Workshop 2026

On 29 January 2026

Discuss9 Jan 2026

Department of AI and EcoMarine Malta Launch ECHO-AI Project

The AI department and EcoMarine Launch ECHO-AI Project to Revolutionise Dolphin Acoustic Monitoring

Notices & Opportunities9 Jan 2026

Want to be featured on Newspoint? We’ve Updated the Submission Form!

Notices & Opportunities9 Jan 2026

EP BrainHealth - 1st Joint Transnational Calls 2026

EP BrainHealth: First 2 Joint Transnational Calls 2026

Notices & Opportunities8 Jan 2026

Traineeship opportunity at EPO and EUIPO

Interested in international careers, innovation, and intellectual property?

Upcoming Events

Launch of the Malta Module on the Transatlantic Periscope

Upcoming Event to be held on Friday 09 January 2026

Students7 Jan 2026

Bayer-Pharma Prize in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Best performance prize in obstetrics & gynaecology

Discuss7 Jan 2026

Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairment and Their Families

PhD scholarship supervised by Prof. Anne Marie Callus

Upcoming Events

Women's Archive Exhibition

On Monday 2 March 2026

Academia23 Dec 2025

Herbarium of the Late Dr Edwin Lanfranco Donated to Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre

On 18 December 2025

Discuss7 Jan 2026

IEEE Malta Awards Night Celebrates Excellence and Industry Impact of UM Faculties and Students

Held on Wednesday 17 December 2025

Discuss7 Jan 2026

UM’s Equity Office Presents 2024–2025 Annual Report to the Rector

On Monday, 5 January 2026

Upcoming Events

Horizon Europe Support Schemes Webinar

On 23 January 2026

Upcoming Events

Linguistics Circle Seminar - 9 January 2026

Friday 9 January 2026

Learn22 Dec 2025

Powering the Future: University of Malta Research Targets Global Electricity Demand with Smarter Motor Technology

UM developing a Line-Running Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (LRPMSM)

Lifestyle2 Jan 2026

One to One enters Season 7

Radio discussion programme One To One, hosted by Prof. Michael Briguglio

Lifestyle22 Dec 2025

Malta’s Festive Food Traditions

Dr Noel Buttigieg is back with more insights

People17 Dec 2025

Dr F. Attard re-elected President of the International Law Association Branch

Dr Felicity G. Attard has been re-elected President of the International Law Association Branch

Academia19 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.

Students7 Jan 2026

Gedeon Richter Prize in Women’s Health

Best essay prize in obstetrics & gynaecology awarded

Notices & Opportunities6 Jan 2026

Notice re: Staff Parking Permits

Upcoming Events

First Maltese Screening of Il Boemo with Director Q&A

Learn18 Dec 2025

The PROMISE Biannual Bulletin is here!

The launch of PROMISE's Bulletin - The Poverty Observatory

Learn5 Jan 2026

Exploring Innovative Pedagogies for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Project

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,

Learn5 Jan 2026

Shape2Gether: The Maltese Chapter

Erasmus Project

Upcoming Events

From Idea to Impact: Mastering Cascade Funding Opportunities

On 28 January 2026

Notices & Opportunities5 Jan 2026

Library Extended Opening Hours

5 January - 5 February 2026

Notices & Opportunities5 Jan 2026

Academic promotions approved

Following Council Meeting of 2 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

Learn2 Jan 2026

DISTRICT project concludes with findings on integrated port and offshore power systems

Consortium led by Prof. Alexander Micallef of the University of Malta and Prof. Zhaoxia Xiao of Tiangong University

Lifestyle2 Jan 2026

RIDT & Festivals Malta announce collaboration

Some of the main Festivals Malta events will have side events taking place at UM

Upcoming Events

JUSTNature Final Conference in Brussels: Towards JUST, Sustainable Urban Transformations

Atelier 29, Brussels

Notices & Opportunities22 Dec 2025

It’s Not Too Late to Spread Some Festive Cheer: SMS & Donate in Aid of L-Istrina & Id-Dar tal-Providenza

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

Discuss19 Dec 2025

Innovative Horizons

This seminar was organised by the Institute for Physical Education and Sport Studies (IPES)

Lifestyle17 Dec 2025

Donation to Dar Hosea with proceeds from the Thrift Shop

Clothes sale from Thrift Shop held towards the end of November

Learn18 Dec 2025

Recent Developments in Sustainable Cement-Based Materials and Structures

Concrete Sustainability: Materials and Structures 2025 Conference

Notices & Opportunities18 Dec 2025

Launch of MIPMAL, a SEA-EU joint programme

Joint Master's Program in Port Management and Logistics (MIPMAL)

Notices & Opportunities18 Dec 2025

New Year, New Skills: January 2026 Training Programme

By The Office for Human Resources Management & Development

Academia18 Dec 2025

Inaguration of a Painting Commermorating Professor Oliver Friggieri

In the Library’s Melitensia Special Collection

People18 Dec 2025

Tree Planting Memorial in honour of the late Mr Louis Borg and Dr Michael Aquilina, both former Directors of the Institute for Physical Education and Sport

Tree Planting Event

Upcoming Events

The Malta Psychology Conference 2026: Shifting Perspectives

On Tuesday 24 March 2026

Discuss17 Dec 2025

Launch of the 2nd National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Drafted by Dr Alexandra Schaerrer Cumming, RSO at UM

People17 Dec 2025

Prof. Anne Marie Thake invited to lecture during International Human Rights Day

Invited to lecture at a high-level International conference and Yerevan State University - Armenia

Notices & Opportunities17 Dec 2025

RIDT Overseas Conferences Grants for Doctoral Researchers

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Students15 Dec 2025

Hon. Julia Farrugia visits UM students attending pioneering sign language course

On Thursday 11 December 2025

Lifestyle16 Dec 2025

Warm sounds for cold days: Campus 103.7 unveils its Winter Schedule

Ushering in another winter

Academia15 Dec 2025

Fostering Research and Innovation: ARM CEO, Dr Frank Fabri, Visits UM Geosciences Facilities

On Wednesday 10 December 2025

Academia16 Dec 2025

Which UM Academics Featured on This Year’s Republic Day Honour List?

Ceremony took place on Saturday 13 December 2025

Upcoming Events

🌟🎄Christmas on Campus 2025 - Peace on Earth - View the full programme 🎅🎁

Academia16 Dec 2025

Prof. Norbert Bugeja’s poetry shortlisted for the Mediterranean Poetry Prize

The prestigious international award celebrates leading poetry from the Mediterranean

Upcoming Events

The Christmas Movement 2025 - Fuel Your Body. Warm Your Heart

Tuesday 16 December

Lifestyle16 Dec 2025

UMplugged Returns in 2026!

Academia15 Dec 2025

Shadow Minister Hon. Ivan Bartolo Presents Latest Publication to UM Rector

The Mirror Never Lies

Notices & Opportunities12 Dec 2025

Christmas shutdowns and special opening hours

Academia12 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

Discuss12 Dec 2025

University of Malta Marks 16 Days of Activism with Training, Dialogue, and Art

A look back at the initiatives by UM's Equity Office

Notices & Opportunities11 Dec 2025

Park and Donate this Christmas

Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December

Notices & Opportunities10 Dec 2025

Christmas on Campus at UM officially launched

Academia11 Dec 2025

Children’s Identity Construction Through Drawing Colloquium Presentation

Children’s drawings reveal identity and agency: A call for inclusive, dialogic engagement.

Academia11 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

People11 Dec 2025

UM Faculty Member Takes Part in ASEFInnoLab6 in Košice, Slovakia

Presented cross-regional AI policy research at ASEFInnoLab6 in Košice, Slovakia.

Lifestyle2 Dec 2025

Olive picking at UM yields record harvest for Christmas on Campus

1,119 kilograms of olives were collected from the UM grounds

Learn10 Dec 2025

International Journal of Emotional Education, November 2025

Volume 17 Issue 2 is now published

Academia10 Dec 2025

OPTIMIZE-RT project kick off - Reducing radiation doses to Radiotherapy patients

Project

Discuss3 Dec 2025

UrbanClimate - role of traditional architecture in mitigating urban heat

Seminar hosted on 6 November 2025

People3 Dec 2025

How the University of Malta’s Office for Human Resources Management & Development is shaping a Healthier Campus Culture

Safeguarding employees' wellbeing

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.

Learn9 Dec 2025

The University Patent Library: Connecting Local Innovation to a European Network

The University of Malta (UM) is proud to announce the official launch of the UM PATLIB centre

Upcoming Events

First Maltese screening of a film on the life of Sicilian ‘cantastorie’ Rosa Balistreri

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Upcoming Events

Film screening: C'è ancora domani, by Paola Cortellesi

Upcoming Events

Science in the City Virtual Festival

Tuesday 9 December 2025

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

Upcoming Events

Bibliotherapy – reading habits and habitats

Saturday 6 December 2025

Notices & Opportunities3 Dec 2025

Library newsletter #66

Monthly Issue for Library Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Music Bingo for Christmas on Campus

Friday 12 December 2025

Discuss26 Nov 2025

Raġel fuq l-irġiel Beyond Stereotypes: Masculinities and Mental Wellbeing

Event held on 19 November 2025

Notices & Opportunities3 Dec 2025

Students for quality assurance: your chance to make a difference!

This is an annual call for expressions of interest published on behalf of the QAC

Notices & Opportunities2 Dec 2025

Introducing a New Funding Call for Women-Led Initiatives in Msida,

A new DEAR-funded SUBLIME SDGs call is now open for women-led initiatives in and around Msida

Notices & Opportunities2 Dec 2025

THCS Joint Transnational Call 2026: “Access to Care” is NOW OPEN!

Invite for Maltese researchers to participate in THCS Joint Call 2026!

Discuss27 Nov 2025

Empowering Proposal Writing with AI: Insights from Horizon Europe Training at UM

Beyond immediate skills, the workshop served as a launchpad for deeper cross-project synergies

Students1 Dec 2025

Matthew Flores is diving into the world of sailing!

UMplugged Series

Students2 Dec 2025

Julian, Giancarlo and Enrico: From JC to UM – and onto the European Stage

They are on Malta's U18 National Waterpolo Team

Learn1 Dec 2025

Unconventional Science Careers Event Opens Doors to Students Across Malta

Held on 27 and 28 November 2025

Lifestyle25 Nov 2025

Ask, ask and ask again: Smart consumption choices for sustainability

By Prof. Suzanne Piscopo

Lifestyle28 Nov 2025

Looking back at the Malta Book Festival 2025

Held in November 2025

Academia28 Nov 2025

Institute of Digital Games wins Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award

RECLAIM, a Horizon Europe project, awarded the Outstanding Transnational Collaboration Award 2025

Academia27 Nov 2025

UM part of on National STEAM Engagement Taskforce launched at Esplora

Set up in November 2025

Upcoming Events

The Brocktorffs, Composers and Society in 19th-century Malta

Thursday 4 December 2025

Notices & Opportunities1 Dec 2025

Mediterranean Journal of Migration - Volume 2: Issue 1 is out!

Issue 1 is now available and published online

Upcoming Events

Tireless Seekers of Light

Upcoming Event to be held on Sunday 28 December 2025

Academia28 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.

People28 Nov 2025

Prof. Charlene Vella showcases research at two major European conferences

UM research at two major European conferences on medieval heritage and digital art history

Upcoming Events

Study game AI or game studies at world-class research Institute - Info session for prospective MSc in Digital Game students

Upcoming Online Event to be held on Tuesday 24 February 2026

Academia26 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

Upcoming Events

Sip & Explore

Upcoming Event on Wednesday 19 November 2025

Upcoming Events

Xjenza Malta joins European partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance

Thursday 27 November 2025

Upcoming Events

Modern slavery – the hidden face of prosperity

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Upcoming Events

A Voice for Christmas

Thursday 11 December 2025

Notices & Opportunities18 Nov 2025

FERMI Nineteenth Call for Proposals

Applications deadline: 1 December 2025

Upcoming Events

Public Lecture: Disability Activism: from Local to Global and Back

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Discuss20 Nov 2025

Research and Innovation EXPO 2025 Highlights Malta’s Growing University-Driven Research Ecosystem

35 completed projects

Students21 Nov 2025

Nicki’s graduation story: One of extraordinary strength & resilience

Nicoletta Farrugia Mangion graduates with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Studies

Students20 Nov 2025

Three sisters, three paths, shared roots: The Catanias have graduated!

Congratulations to Kristina, Francesca and Martina!

Learn20 Nov 2025

The sailor who became a symbol: The Legacy of Thomas McSweeney

Event held on 18 November 2025

Learn19 Nov 2025

Award-winning publication presented to Rector

On Tuesday 18 November 2025

People19 Nov 2025

Prof. Moncada nominated to join world-leading panel of climate scientists

As Leading Author (LA) on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

People25 Nov 2025

A Celebration of Impact: University of Malta Awards Four Honoris Causa Degrees

On Friday 21 November 2025

Academia25 Nov 2025

University's MRER Journal celebrates 20 years with landmark 856-page publication

The Malta Review of Educational Research

Notices & Opportunities24 Nov 2025

Call for Applications: Ph.D. scholarship on the theme of Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET)

Applications deadline: 10 December 2025

Upcoming Events

The Tyranny of Numbers an analysis of suicide and suicidal ideation in Malta

Upcoming Event to be held on 10 December 2025

Academia24 Nov 2025

UM showcases digital innovation in quality assurance at EQAF 2025

This article aims to share UM representatives' success at EQAF 2025

Academia24 Nov 2025

Novel Electromagnetic Hyperthermic Technologies

Establishment of a New System

Upcoming Events

Technologically Mediated: Thinking the Human/Technology Relations Conference

Lifestyle24 Nov 2025

The hidden health benefits of Christmas festive foods

By Prof. Renald Blundell

Upcoming Events

Dear Woman: A thought-provoking art installation by visual artist Kathrine Maj

On Wednesday 26 November 2025

Learn24 Nov 2025

AI in Journalism: A Talk by Prof. Michael J. Bugeja

Held on 20 November 2025

Discuss4 Nov 2025

University of Malta hosts second TenSyGrid plenary meeting

Bringing together representatives from all project partners

People21 Nov 2025

Participation in ICECS 2025 Conference, Marrakech, Morocco

Prof. Inġ. Owen Casha presented a paper at the 2025 International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems

Academia11 Nov 2025

Reinventare La Pace

Prof. Simone Borg delivered a speech in Rome last September

Academia20 Nov 2025

Publication by UM academic: 'Milestones in Actor Training'

Publication by UM academic on theatre history and training

Learn20 Nov 2025

New publication by Dr Emanuel Camilleri on how AI may impact humanity

Published by Routledge

Upcoming Events

PATLIB - patent related services launching at the University of Malta

People20 Nov 2025

New Deputy Director for Project Support Office at UM

Ms Donia Farrugia

Students18 Nov 2025

Talent Beyond the Classroom: Engineers showcase their creative and athletic side

Ongoing Exhibition

Upcoming Events

CBM - Annual Research Workshop 2025 - Friday, 28 November 2025

Friday 28 November

Discuss19 Nov 2025

New series on the practice of international law launched

International Law Association Malta Branch and the Department of International Law launch new series

People19 Nov 2025

UM Academics Honoured at Premju Nazzjonali Ħaddiema tas-Sena 2025

Academia19 Nov 2025

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme Relaunched for the Third Time

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

Discuss10 Nov 2025

MEDECC authors' meeting in Marseille: Prof. Michael Briguglio participates

Prof. Michael Briguglio participates in Mediterranean Assessment Report

Learn14 Nov 2025

OPAD Mentoring Programmes 2025-2026

OPAD offers academic and leadership mentoring programmes for early-career academics and new HoDs

Discuss18 Nov 2025

CHeriSH Cultural Heritage Safeguards against Hazards at RIPAM 11 in Palermo

CHeriSH at RIPAM 11 (Rencontres Internationales du Patrimoine Mediterranean) Conference in Palermo

People18 Nov 2025

Professor Irene Sciriha's Legacy that Inspires Generations

People18 Nov 2025

UM Academics Deliver Training to French Teachers on Developing Writing Skills

Teacher training at UM explored clearer, fairer French writing instruction and assessment challenges

Upcoming Events

Second-Hand Book Sale as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction

Monday 24 November 2025

Upcoming Events

Join Us for Il-Mixja tal-President 2025

Upcoming Events

An Invisible Reality: gender-based violence against women with disabilities

Upcoming Events

CERN in Malta Conference

Thursday 20 November 2025

Upcoming Events

Annual Company Law Conference

On Wednesday 3 December 2025

Students18 Nov 2025

Celebrate Our Graduates: Discover All Their Stories 🎓

#UMgrads25

Upcoming Events

Harmony of Hope 2025: live concert in aid of cancer research

Notices & Opportunities12 Nov 2025

Call for Papers: A Conference on Gender and Sexualities

Submit abstracts by 1 December 2025

Upcoming Events

Mic Check: Reclaiming Rights in the Age of Gendered Digital Abuse & Violence

Event to be held on Tuesday 9 December 2025

Notices & Opportunities17 Nov 2025

'New Friendships at the Old Humanities': Kekko the Kitteen's adventure continues

Do you remember Kekko the Kitteen? He is back for another adventure on Campus!

Notices & Opportunities17 Nov 2025

Science in the City Artist Call

Malta’s National Science and Art Festival is looking for creative minds to join its 2026 edition!