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DSP Seminar: Transformers 101: How large language models work under the hood
Upcoming Event on Wednesday 13 May 2026
Discuss22 May 2026
Using machine learning to probe dark energy in the Universe
The BridgingCosmology Project
Making EU Environmental Regulations Easier for Malta's Businesses- Platform Launch & Research Demonstration COMPLY
Upcoming Event on Wednesday 3 June 2026
People22 May 2026
Bridging the Gap: The Power of Generational Diversity at UM
4th week of the Diversity Campaign 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
Students20 May 2026
Recognising student achievements at the Annual Pharmacy Symposium
Student awards highlight excellence and innovation across pharmacy research programmes
Board Game Night with Mighty Boards with a Twist - Playtesting your games in October 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
People21 May 2026
UM staff recognised for supporting continuous learning at the University
Held on Thursday 7 May 2026
Academia20 May 2026
Global perspectives on gender and sexualities take centre stage in Malta
Gender and Sexualities Conference took place on 6 and 7 May 2026
Discuss20 May 2026
Political debate takes place at Sir Temi Zammit Hall ahead of 2026 General Election
On Monday 18 May 2026
People20 May 2026
Beyond Access: Celebrating Disability and Neurodiversity – Diversity Month 2026
Featuring former UM student, Jacob Callus
Students18 May 2026
UM Physical Education students commended for their invaluable input in success of Exercise Snacks initiative
Under the supervision of Prof. Andrew Decelis
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.
Learn14 May 2026
UM research extends the frontiers of convex analysis in Quantum journal
UM research in Quantum information develops mathematics inspired by star-shaped fortresses
Students19 May 2026
UM Degree Plus Badminton Students Compete and Win in Local Tournaments
This team delivered a strong performance in the beginner division while gaining valuable tournament experience
Academia19 May 2026
SGdrive: Closing the project – A success story
Closing of a successful Xjenza Malta funded project: SGdrive
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
Discuss18 May 2026
Building Mediterranean climate resilience through ocean observations
Department of Geosciences contributes to the Mediterranean Climate Resilience Forum
Discuss18 May 2026
The Department of Health Systems Management and Leadership hosted public lecture Digital Innovations in Healthcare
Delivered by Prof. Dr Stefanie Steinhauser from OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany
Learn18 May 2026
Malta’s First Autonomous Bus Arrives as Part of the metaCCAZE Project
Pilot is being led locally by Malta Public Transport, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, and the University of Malta
Notices & Opportunities15 May 2026
Dedicated Lecture Recording Room on Campus
Create professional lecture recordings in a fully-equipped dedicated room. Book a slot today!
Lifestyle7 May 2026
Viticulture in Malta: A sociotechnical evaluation
Evaluating Sociotechnical Factors Influencing the Feasibility of Vineyard Photovoltaic Integration
Learn14 May 2026
Maritime Decarbonisation through MetaPort
Energy Efficiency of Ships at Berths by Genetic Algorithm-based Machine Learning Technique (GA-MLT).
People17 Apr 2026
UM academic honoured internationally
Professor Louis F. Cassar elected Fellow of the Linnean Society
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
Notices & Opportunities2 Mar 2026
Academic promotions approved - February 2026
Following Council Meeting of 19 February 2026
Academia5 May 2026
Maltese educators build cultural bridges during five-day delegation to China
A delegation of Maltese educators carried out a five-day cultural and educational exchange in Xiamen and Xi’an, China
Notices & Opportunities14 May 2026
Studies in Social Wellbeing - Call for abstracts is open
Submit by Tuesday 30 June 2026
Notices & Opportunities13 May 2026
Open Call for SCI_ART 2026 artists and researchers
22 September to 8 October
Notices & Opportunities7 May 2026
The Alfred Pisani Ph.D. Scholarship in Sustainable Tourism
Deadline: 26 May 2026
Discuss11 May 2026
Can Video Games and Virtual Worlds Help Us Understand Architecture?
Training machine learning model to predict emotional responses in relation to architectural spaces
Academia12 May 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Financial Risk launched after MoU is signed between UM & Climate Action Authority
On Monday 11 May 2026
Notices & Opportunities11 May 2026
Call for applications: TAKEOFF Seed Fund Award 2026
Deadline for submission: Friday 12 June 2026 at noon
Notices & Opportunities12 May 2026
Scholarships for Palestinian Nationals
Deadline for applications: 5 June 2026
Notices & Opportunities12 May 2026
Call for Applications: Scholarship for Tunisian national to study at UM
The deadline for applications is 10 June 2026.
People11 May 2026
Prof. Charles Yousif examining a PhD student at Burgos University, Spain
Prof. Charles Yousif appointed as an external examiner for a PhD Degree at Burgos University, Spain
New course shows Malta’s entrepreneurs how to turn EU Policy into opportunity
On Friday 15, 22 and 29 May 2026
Academia11 May 2026
Judge Professor Attard Programme on the Common Concern of Humankind launched
The Department of International Law launched the Programme on 7 May
Discuss11 May 2026
Why Digital Health Is Becoming One of Healthcare’s Most Important Conversations
The 3rd Digital Health Symposium was held on Thursday 7 May 2026
Learn22 Apr 2026
Geopolitics meets engineering - effects of supply and export restrictions
Even fundamental research is not immune to geopolitical issues and disruptions
Discuss28 Apr 2026
The role of the EUROfusion Consortium and Malta’s participation
Held on 21 April 2026
Learn8 May 2026
From Classrooms to Communities: Science in the City Connects Malta
Taking place on 25 and 26 September 2026 in Valletta
People26 Mar 2026
Prof. Frank Bezzina elected 82nd Rector of the University of Malta
At an extraordinary meeting of the University of Malta Council held on Thursday, 26 March 2026
Lifestyle24 Apr 2026
Maltese in the SEA-EU University Alliance
Maltese in the SEA-EU international weeks at the Valletta Campus
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
Academia28 Apr 2026
Physio Futures showcases the student journey in Physiotherapy at the University
Physio Futures celebrated student excellence, awards, and community at UM
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
People7 May 2026
Professor Carmel Borg leads workshop at Nottingham Trent University
On humility and compassion as critical pedagogical practices
Discuss6 May 2026
Building a Culture of Quality: Reflections from the A4QA Good Practices Forum
Celebrating the recent A4QA Good Practices Forum and sharing the outcomes with the UM community
Learn30 Apr 2026
International scholars convene to explore narrative reasoning in children
Last March, international scholars met to study children’s narrative reasoning and meaning-making
Notices & Opportunities30 Apr 2026
RIDT Overseas Conferences Grants for PhD students
8th call for applications for the RIDT Overseas Conference Grants for PhD students: deadline 31 May 2026
Discuss4 May 2026
NotaryPedia showcases AI-powered platform for unlocking Malta's notarial heritage
Making over 20,000 volumes of historical Maltese notarial manuscripts searchable and accessible
People4 May 2026
Beyond the policy, it’s the people who make a difference: Cultural Diversity @ UM
European Diversity Month 2026 Campaign, by the Equity Office
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
Learn5 May 2026
Malta and Sardinia join forces to track a warming sea
The UM is coordinating the Mediterranean Initiative for Sea Temperature Research and Logging MISTRAL
People28 Apr 2026
UM academics lead Erasmus+ funded Essays Beyond Borders conference in Pisa
UM academics lead Erasmus+ essay project at Pisa conference
Notices & Opportunities5 May 2026
International Journal of Emotional Education, April 2026
Publication of Journal
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
People5 May 2026
Senior Lecturer contributes to outcomes of EU research project
Dr Cuschieri appointed Scientific Advisor in HorizonEurope project
MAKS Research Seminar: Idiosyncratic eye-movement patterns when viewing faces
On Thursday 7 May 2026
Notices & Opportunities4 May 2026
Malta Intellectual Property Awards 2026
Deadline for applications: Friday 26 June 2026
Two events dedicated to Lucio Fulci, master of Italian thriller and horror: Talk and Screening
Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May 2026
Transforming Challenges into Solutions: Student-Centred Learning with Design Thinking
Upcoming Event to be held on Thursday 7 May 2026
Discuss24 Apr 2026
Indirect Translation: A Two-Arched Bridge Across Cultures
Organised by the Department of Translation, Terminology & Interpreting Studies
Notices & Opportunities23 Apr 2026
Call for Applications: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Research Students) for the 2027 academic year
Application Deadline: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Notices & Opportunities23 Apr 2026
APERTURE EU Project launches free online course to bridge skills gap in PropTech and Sustainable Construction
A session will be held on 26 May 2026 at 16:30 at Campus Hub
People22 Apr 2026
In Memoriam – Professor Greg Brooks of the University of Sheffield
He worked closely with fellow Maltese educators and researchers
People22 Apr 2026
Outgoing Rector and Rector-elect interviewed on weekly current affairs programme, ‘Andrew fuq Campus 103.7’
By Prof. Andrew Azzopardi
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
People28 Apr 2026
Karl Wright and Claire Borg on Campus 103.7’s Therapy Talk
Therapy Talk explores wellbeing with expert perspectives.
Notices & Opportunities27 Apr 2026
Applications for the 21st IOI Training Course on Ocean Governance are now open!
Publication of a call for applications for an annual UM short course
Students24 Apr 2026
Physio Futures showcases the student journey in Physiotherapy at the University
Physio Futures celebrated student excellence, awards, and community at UM
Students21 Apr 2026
First UM Masters Fair draws strong interest from prospective students
Held between 16 and 18 April 2026
Lifestyle24 Apr 2026
Gozo Lace Day 2026: Keeping tradition alive
By the University's Gozo Campus in collaboration with the International Organisation of Needle and Bobbin Lace (OIDFA) (Malta) and the Koperattiva Għawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artiġjanat
Learn17 Mar 2026
UM and Sabanci University mark early progress on microRNA Research Project
The PHACT-miRBind project is led at UM by Prof. Panagiotis Alexiou
Notices & Opportunities22 Apr 2026
Update on Raffle Prize Winners from Puttinu Cares Fundraising Activity
Activity organised by UM's Finance Office
Academia17 Apr 2026
Soft Launch of the MRER Anniversary Companion Book
Engaging with the MRER 20th Anniversary Archive: Reflections on Three Educational Journeys
Discuss22 Apr 2026
Shaping Inclusive Futures: Malta Hosts a Global Dialogue on Inclusive Education
From Thursday 9 until Saturday 11 April 2026
People22 Apr 2026
UM PhD researcher to represent Malta at the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Jonathan Farrugia
Learn21 Apr 2026
The Edge of the Milky Way's Star-Forming Disc Revealed in new research co-authored by UM Professor
The work entailed a collaborative effort between institutions in Malta, the U.K., Italy, China, Switzerland, the United States, Brazil, and Chile
Learn15 Apr 2026
Sound Design in Games: Behind the Sounds of HAMM-3R
Learn about the sound design in new experimental philosophical game by Institute of Digital Games
Academia16 Apr 2026
UM academic contributed to an international symposium and book launch in the UK
Prof. Josephine Deguara contributes to international symposium and book launch in the UK
Discuss17 Apr 2026
UM participates in first meeting of European University Association Thematic Peer Group
Dr Jacqueline Vanhear and Dr Chaker Mhamdi participated
Notices & Opportunities21 Apr 2026
€8 Million in New Scholarships Open for Maltese Students
Master’s and PhD programmes
Learn21 Apr 2026
UM-led 'SEED' project to improve care during the early stages of pregnancy
The project gets government's financial backing
DSP Seminar: LLMs That Lie Less: Engineering Responsible Language Models for Production
Upcoming Event on Wednesday 29 April 2026
People17 Apr 2026
UM represented at landmark WHO Global Forum with three Collaborating Centres
University of Malta showcases global health leadership at WHO Forum
People17 Apr 2026
Professor David Bostanashvili delivered lectures at UM
Prof. Lino Bianco invited guest lecturer to deliver lectures on poetics of architecture at UM
People17 Apr 2026
An academic from the Technical University of Moldova on a teaching visit at UM
Prof. Lino Bianco invited guest speaker to deliver lectures on history and theory of architecture at UM
Academia15 Apr 2026
Forging an Ocean Pact for Europe: Role of EU University Alliances
The International Symposium on Transformative Science bridged science and policy for Europe’s ocean