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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day 2026

Friday 16 October 2026

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FIELD OF VIEW: An Exhibition for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

25 November 2026 - 11 December 2026

Discuss9 Oct 2026

UM hosts European workshop on responsible AI in education

European partners and stakeholders co-created guidance for responsible GenAI in education

Notices & Opportunities9 Oct 2026

RefWorks is now EndNote Fusion

Generate citations and bibliographies with a click of a button!

Notices & Opportunities9 Oct 2026

Green Talent Project: Knowledge needs Survey

Invitation to contribute to a survey to help identify the R&I capacity-building needs

Discuss9 Oct 2026

Bec's Legacy

Every year, Bec's friend Tommy runs a number of kilometres corresponding to her age

Upcoming Events

Linguistics Circle Seminar - Dr Hanae Trola Skalli

Upcoming Seminar to be held on Friday 16 October 2026

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Aqta' Xiex – Kwiżż tal-Malti | Ġimgħa tal-Malti 2026

Saturday 17 October

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Save the Date: Fuelling Innovation IP Due Diligence, Startups and Spinouts

On Friday 27 November 2026

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Book Launch & Public Discussion by the Malta Law Academy

On Wednesday 28 October 2026

Upcoming Events

Playtest of Project Odyssey: A library-based mystery & alternate reality game developed at the Institute of Digital Games

On Wednesday 21 October 2026

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Malti Safi jew Malti Pur? | Ġimgħa tal-Malti 2026

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Students9 Oct 2026

PhD candidate presents research on death and bereavement at the European Grief Conference in Porto

Ms Graziella Vella, a PhD candidate within the Department of Counselling at the Faculty for Social Wellbeing

Learn7 Oct 2026

A stakeholder approach to investigating the potential of transhipment in Malta: Publication in a top-tier journal for research funded by the HSBC Malta Foundation and RIDT

The paper, titled ‘Stakeholder attributes in maritime logistics ecosystem: a policy perspective for small island states’, is available online

Discuss1 Oct 2026

Teaching machines to read life: BioGeMT explores AI in Bioinformatics

BioGeMT Summer School explores how AI is transforming bioinformatics and genomics.

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

Upcoming Events

Invitation: Xjenza Malta R&I Days 2026 at Planetarium Hall 29–30 October 2026

Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October 2026

People7 Oct 2026

University of Malta launches Engineering Research and Innovation Cluster(ENRICH)

This cluster's aim is to address local and global sustainability challenges

Upcoming Events

MAPHM Forum 2026

Friday 20 November 2026

Discuss7 Oct 2026

Industrial Symbiosis COST Action Meeting held at the University of Malta

The LIAISE COST Action held a Working Group meeting at the University of Malta.

Academia7 Oct 2026

Former UM academic Prof. Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci awarded 2026 National Book Prize in the Historiographic Research

This marks his third recognition from the National Book Council

Upcoming Events

Argotti Garden to welcome visitors for Ġenna ta’ Ġonna on 18 October

Sunday 18 October 2026

People2 Oct 2026

Participation in the Being SEA-EU Conference 2026 in Gdańsk

Prof. Anne-Marie Bezzina Busuttil presents paper at the Being SEA-EU Conference 2026 in Gdansk

Learn2 Oct 2026

Doctoral research on rare reproductive disorder presented at ENEA 2026

Research Study

Academia1 Oct 2026

A flood of bright ideas: Science in the City takes over Triton Square

Overview of Science in the City Street Festival 2026 in English and Maltese

Learn1 Oct 2026

Oceanography Masters course sets sail once again!

This is a one-year, full-time (90ECTS) course spread over three semesters

People1 Oct 2026

Institute of Digital Games beats Google and NYU to fifth place in technical games research ranking

Institute of Digital Games secured 5th place in top institutions active in technical games research

Students5 Oct 2026

Over 5,500 new students begin their journey at the University of Malta

Upcoming Events

More than skin deep: Can body heat help find skin cancer?

Upcoming Event on Tuesday 13 October 2026

Students7 Oct 2026

Faculty of Science travel grant supports PhD researcher at international auxetics conference

Grace Anne Muscat, a PhD candidate at the University of Malta

People7 Oct 2026

Maltese museologist opens international heritage festival in Slovenia

Dr Sandro Debono represented UM in Slovenia

Academia6 Oct 2026

Prof. D'Amico explores the science behind the 1908 Messina Earthquake

At a conference held in Messina in September

Notices & Opportunities6 Oct 2026

Awards and Fellowships at the British School at Rome

This is a scholarship call issued by the British School in Rome

Learn6 Oct 2026

Postcolonial Law: Autochthonous Illusions, or Rupturing the Shackles of British Acculturation?

Publication by Professor Kevin Aquilina

People6 Oct 2026

Faculty of Education academic delivers international early childhood keynote

Dr Bonello brings Marsamxett to European dialogue on early childhood education and learning

Students2 Oct 2026

UM students explore Chinese language and culture at Xiamen University camp

Three UM students recently took part in a ten-day summer camp at Xiamen University

Learn6 Oct 2026

From Dissertation to Classroom: New Year 7 Ethics Workbook published for schools

New Year 7 Ethics workbook moves from MTL research into Maltese schools

Learn31 Aug 2026

PHACT-miRBind project produces new evolutionary scores for human microRNAs

BioGeMT and Sabancı University produce evolutionary tolerance scores for human microRNAs

Upcoming Events

FORTE CULTURA Malta Symposium

14 – 17 October 2026

Discuss2 Oct 2026

Maltese schools set to use 'My Fitness Journal' for the first time following successful inaugural IPES Workshop

Innovative tools to promote active lifestyles, health & holistic development

Academia4 Oct 2026

MCESD and the University of Malta to strengthen cooperation in Research, Policy Development, Training and Social Dialogue

Signing held on Friday 2 October 2026

Academia4 Oct 2026

Preserving Malta’s vine heritage for a changing climate and sustainable future

Signing held on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Lifestyle2 Oct 2026

UMplugged is back for another academic year!

UMplugged is back, and we want to hear from you

Lifestyle2 Oct 2026

From plants to power: innovative energy technology presented at Argotti

Events held at Argotti on 25 and 26 September

Learn1 Oct 2026

St Aloysius student represents Malta at the Chinese Bridge Competition in China

Andy Liviu Zachin awarded Excellence Award and a one-semester scholarship to study in China

Upcoming Events

Second Workshop for Educators interested in implementing the My Fitness Journal in their schools

On Wednesday 18 November 2026

Upcoming Events

Bibliotherapy: Pandora - embracing complexity

Upcoming Event to be held on 17 October 2026

Academia24 Sep 2026

From Malta to the Arctic - Building New Academic Connections

Visit connects UM and CDERN with Arctic expertise in small-population health and NCD research

Notices & Opportunities1 Oct 2026

Library Book Return Box

Return borrowed books outside official opening hours

Notices & Opportunities1 Oct 2026

€1.7 million in new thematic funding opportunities for research and innovation

Xjenza Malta continues to foster collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, public entities and policymakers

Upcoming Events

From Food Labels to Food Environments

Upcoming Online Event to be held on Thursday 29 October 2026

Upcoming Events

WIPSS: Broken Bottlenecks: The Savage Case against Prevailing - Shajara NéeHilan Bensusan

On 15 October 2026

Upcoming Events

BMX as Third Space - Embodied Creativity, Community and the Politics of Place

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Notices & Opportunities30 Sep 2026

RIDT Overseas Conferences Grants for PhD students

9th Call for Applications: Deadline 31 October 2026

Students28 Sep 2026

PhD student receives ENEA Young Investigator Award at 22nd ENEA Congress

Presented pituitary tumour research at ENEA 2026 in France & receives ENEA Young Investigator Award

Learn30 Sep 2026

University of Malta showcases research on climate emotions in early childhood at Being SEA-EU conference in Gdańsk

Dr Jane Spiteri represented UM at the conference

People25 Sep 2026

Prof. David Magri presents at IUPAC Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry

Conference took place in Munich, Germany

Academia30 Sep 2026

UM academics bring together international research on contemporary spirituality

Rev. Prof. Charló Camilleri and Dr Glen Attard present new publication on Spirituality to UM Rector

Upcoming Events

Mosaic World: My Journey II

3 October - 1 November 2026

Notices & Opportunities15 Sep 2026

Applications for 2027-2028 Chevening Scholarships are now open!

Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship 2027-2028

People29 Sep 2026

Gramsci e la questione meridionale – Centenary Conference

Prof. Peter Mayo was invited speaker in Cagliari

Upcoming Events

Call for Papers: Wellbeing and the Performing Arts: Theories, Practices and Pedagogies

Upcoming Event from 16 March-18 March 2027

Lifestyle29 Sep 2026

New autumn schedule goes on air at Campus 103.7, the University of Malta’s official radio station

As of Monday 28 September 2026

Lifestyle25 Sep 2026

UM Futsal launches Men’s and Women’s Teams for the new season

More students are invited to join the club!

Students29 Sep 2026

UM students take part in Summer School Alpbach 2026

A 10-day learning opportunity

Upcoming Events

Invite - Book launch co-edited by Dr Wendy Jo Mifsud and Dr Enrico Tommarchi

9 October 2026

Learn29 Sep 2026

World Pharmacists Day 2026 Celebrations

On 25 September 2026

Upcoming Events

Traumacore: Traumatic Memory and the Purpose of Dark Fiction

Friday 23 October 2026

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From New Realism to Webfare - Philosophy Talk

Wednesday 30 September 2026

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Annual Research Conference 2026: Migration and Education

Thursday 26 November 2026

Upcoming Events

Training Call - University of Malta Clean Energy Café

Monday 26 October 2026

Academia24 Sep 2026

UM academic leads a new special issue on destination marketing in the age of AI

Journal of Destination Marketing & Management announces a special issue on AI and digital platforms

Learn24 Sep 2026

From Malta to the Baltic: UM at the 3rd Being SEA-EU Conference

UM was represented by 21 academics, students and staff at the Being SEA-EU conference in Gdansk

Academia23 Sep 2026

International research team conducts Artificial Light At Night survey in Malta

ISOLUME project researchers conduct Malta’s coastal ALAN survey

Lifestyle23 Sep 2026

A Visitor’s Guide to Science in the City 2026

Logistics: Public transport options, sustainable travel, festival entrances, zones, and facilities

Academia23 Sep 2026

UM research on AI in swimming showcased at European Aquatics conference

SWIM-360 brings explainable AI research to Europe’s elite swimming coaching community

Upcoming Events

Revival of music by Zerafa and Azopardi

Friday 23 October 2026

Notices & Opportunities17 Sep 2026

Curious about the Art of Beekeeping & Honey Making?

Apply for the micro-credential today!

Academia16 Sep 2026

SensoryHub brings inclusive science to children and families at Science in the City 2026

Science in the City launches SensoryHub, a new sensory-friendly programme for neurodivergent children and families.

Lifestyle16 Sep 2026

Maltese photography featured at the 14th Ragusa Foto Festival

Therese Debono & Joseph P. Smith represent Malta at Ragusa Foto Festival, exploring place and memory

Academia22 Sep 2026

Geosciences Department represented at ESC

University of Malta Geosciences showcased seismological research at ESC 2026 in Istanbul.

Students18 Sep 2026

UM Wolves RFC pays courtesy visit to the Rector

On Monday 7 September 2026

Lifestyle22 Sep 2026

When Music Remembers for Us: Alzheimers' Month 2026 🎶💜

World Alzheimers' Day is celebrated globally on 21 September

Academia18 Sep 2026

SEA-EU wins top prize at prestigious Atlantic-WestMED ceremony

The event was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Upcoming Events

THINK Soapbox: Everyone is a Ragged University

Friday 2 October 2026

Learn18 Sep 2026

Meet the People Bringing Science to the City 2026

Science in the City - Research, Resist, Reimagine

Upcoming Events

UM x APS Bank Ring Road Races

On 1 November 2026

Upcoming Events

University of Malta to take part in first edition of Maker Faire Malta

2 - 4 October 2026

Lifestyle14 Sep 2026

Are Malta's old trades fading into memory?

Research by the Edward De Bono Institute for Creative Thinking & Innovation

Lifestyle17 Sep 2026

Andrew fuq Campus 103.7 is back! Starting from Saturday 5 September, from 09:00 onwards.

Broadcast by Prof. Andrew Azzopardi

Learn17 Sep 2026

New Special Issue of the Journal of Mediterranean Studies published

The Special issue focuses on the Ottoman Empire as a naval power

Learn17 Sep 2026

Exploring Society and the Sea - Maritime Sociology takes centre stage in Warsaw

Presentation of research from UM and Maritime Sociology study unit is on offer

Discuss7 Sep 2026

UM participates in SINCERE Workshop on sustainable retrofitting in Ostrava, Czech Republic

Prof. Ruben Paul Borg and Ms Annukka Köppen participated in the SINCERE EU-HORIZON project 6th Plenary Meeting and Workshop

Upcoming Events

Save the Date - Bioinformatics for Genomics in Malta (BioGeMT Symposium)

Friday 25 September 2026

People5 Aug 2026

UM SEA-EU Research Seed Fund 2026 Awardees

UM celebrated SEA-EU Seed Fund projects advancing research and international collaboration

People15 Sep 2026

University of Malta academics attend IFAC World Congress 2026 in Busan

Prof. Ing. John Licari and Prof. Alexander Micallef presented a conference paper

Academia16 Sep 2026

UM engineers and researchers at the forefront of Ethical AI in Europe

UM strengthening Europe’s leadership in Ethical and Responsible AI

Notices & Opportunities16 Sep 2026

Call for expression of interest: SEA-EU Coil Training Programme

Deadline for submission: Friday, 25 September 2026

Learn16 Sep 2026

Half-day seminar on French influence on Maltese architecture

This seminar was organised by Department of History of Architecture within UM's Faculty of the Built Environment

Upcoming Events

Case Studies from #DiscussAI - A National Conversation on Artificial Intelligence in Ireland

Friday 02 October 2026

Upcoming Events

Youth for Democratic Resilience

Upcoming Event on 18 September 2026

Students26 Aug 2026

BSc Pharmacology students participate at an Erasmus+BIP Summer School

BSc Pharmacology students at an Erasmus+BIP Summer School of Applied and Clinical Pharmacology

Notices & Opportunities16 Sep 2026

Call for Applications: Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II

Applications Deadline: by Friday 11 September 2026

Learn17 Aug 2026

UrbanClimate research reveals how Malta’s historic cities could help tackle rising urban heat

Workshop held on Friday 7 August 2026 at the Valletta Campus

People1 Sep 2026

Training Tomorrow’s Little Lifesavers at Kids on Campus Summer School

Young participants learnt about essential safety and emergency response skills

Upcoming Events

Don't miss out on UM Sports Week!

From Monday 26 October until Sunday 1 November 2026

Lifestyle15 Sep 2026

Rekordju

A programme that takes listeners 'behind the album', track by track

People15 Sep 2026

UM welcomes colleagues from Casimir Pulaski University of Radom

This visit provided an opportunity for visiting colleagues to engage with different areas of the University

Lifestyle18 Aug 2026

Summer Breakfast on Campus 103.7

Produced and Presented by Coryse Borg & Colin Fitz

Upcoming Events

Entrepreneurship for Creatives 2026

Thursday 15 October - Thursday 12 November 2026

Notices & Opportunities11 Sep 2026

Young Researchers’ Grant 2026 is now open

Applications Deadline: by 21 October 2026

People11 Sep 2026

UM academics participate in professional development course in France

UM academics undertake professional development course at Cavilam Alliance française in Vichy France

Upcoming Events

Registrations are now open for the BioGeMT Summer School 2026!

Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 September 2026

Notices & Opportunities10 Sep 2026

Doctoral School Professional Development Programme 2026-2027

Publication of Programme 2026-2027

Upcoming Events

Explore cultural heritage and technology at the ArchTech project final event

Wednesday 22 July 2026

Upcoming Events

BSc Pharmaceutical Science and BSc Pharmaceutical Technology Information Webinar

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Upcoming Events

Clinical and Physiological Data Analysis Course (CAPDA 2026)

Monday 31 August - Friday 11 September 2026

Upcoming Events

3rd International Reinforcement Learning Bootcamp (Free registration)

Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 September 2026

Upcoming Events

Building Climate Resilience from the Ground Up: Local Knowledge, Livelihoods and MSMEs in SIDS

Friday 11 September 2026

Upcoming Events

The SPA 12th Annual Conference - Vanishing Acts: Artificial Intelligence, Performative Knowledge, Sustainable Memory

On the 25, 26, 27 & 28 March 2026

Upcoming Events

Framed in Focus: ADHD Women Exhibition

Friday 25 September till Sunday 1 November 2026

Upcoming Events

Illuminating the Cosmic Dark Ages - The Birth of the First Stars and Galaxies

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Upcoming Events

Science in the City: Festival Programme

25–26 September & 6–7 November 2026

Upcoming Events

'Embodied Lives: Interdisciplinary Dialogues on the Body' Colloqium

Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 September 2026

People9 Sep 2026

Talk at Semi-Plenary Session | 17th ESA Conference, Warsaw, 2026

Talk

People9 Sep 2026

Keynote at Ankara Congress 27-30 August 2026

Public Talk

Notices & Opportunities7 Sep 2026

Register for the ERA‑Shuttle Summer School 2026

Start building your career capital with the 3rd and final ERA-Shuttle Summer School 2026!

Discuss4 Sep 2026

UM participates in project for sustainable heritage retrofit and resilience

UM is participating in a project which strengthens the resilience of modern heritage buildings.

Discuss24 Aug 2026

Driving the Future of Mobility: Malta’s First Autonomous Bus Trial

Part of the metaCCAZE Project

People9 Sep 2026

Games as Conceptual Tools - Prof. Gualeni keynotes iGGi 2026

Exploring the socio-cultural effects of epistemic artifacts, games and video games

People2 Sep 2026

Prof. Josephine Deguara presents paper at the 34th EECERA Conference

UM academic presented research on children’s identity and voice at University of Madeira

Academia9 Sep 2026

UM hosts 46th Erasmus Radiography Group (ERG) annual meeting

By the Department of Radiography at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Academia3 Sep 2026

UM joins ASEFInnoLab7 dialogue on AI for the Common Good

Helping shape human-centred approaches to AI in higher education

Academia1 Sep 2026

UM researchers present at Biometals international symposium

UM researchers presented biodegradable magnesium research at the 18th Biometal Symposium in Spain

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: Science in the City 2026: Two Festivals. One Vision

On 25–26 September & 6–7 November 2026

Notices & Opportunities10 Sep 2026

Temporary Parking Restrictions and Closure of CP3

Saturday 12 September

Notices & Opportunities31 Aug 2026

Young Researchers’ Grant launched to encourage young people to explore science and research

Applications Deadline: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Notices & Opportunities28 Aug 2026

Call for Applications: Ph.D. scholarship in Archaeobotany

Applications Deadline: 20 September 2026

Notices & Opportunities27 Aug 2026

Call for Applications: Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II

Department of Midwifery

Students3 Sep 2026

Student-founded Indie Game Studio Showcases at Gamescom

Students of M.Sc. in Digital Games found indie game studio and showcase their game internationally

People3 Sep 2026

International consensus recommendations for smoking cessation in Type 2 diabetes

UM academic contributes to pionnering world's first international recommendations

Academia2 Sep 2026

Landmark book co-edited by UM academic achieves exceptional global impact in first year

Wellbeing and Policy: Evidence for Action co-edited by Prof. Marie Briguglio

Notices & Opportunities2 Sep 2026

Library September opening hours

Tuesday 1 September till Wednesday 30 September 2026

Notices & Opportunities2 Sep 2026

Afternoon Homework Club

The Afternoon HW Club for children of UM Employees commencing on 12 October

Learn28 Aug 2026

Studies in Social Wellbeing Journal: Volume 5 is out now

Latest publication

Lifestyle28 Aug 2026

Kont Taf?

Produced and presented by Jeannette Axisa

Notices & Opportunities28 Aug 2026

New Euro Banknote Designs - Online Survey

Until Monday 21 September 2026

Learn26 Aug 2026

Research, Resist, Reimagine: 15th Edition of Science in the City is launched

Bringing research out of laboratories and into the heart of the community

Academia26 Aug 2026

Publication of Volume 20, Issue 1 of the Malta Review of Educational Research

Vol.20 no.1 of the Malta Review of Educational Research is out

Upcoming Events

Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival 2026

Tuesday 25 August - Saturday 29 August 2026