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Molecular Exploration of Cancer

31 Jul 2026

Molecular exploration of cancer hallmarks in the AIP Interactome

The MECH-AIP project explores AIP's role in driving cancer growth to find diagnostic biomarkers

Xjenza Malta and the University of Malta Commemorates the bicentenary of astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi

30 Jul 2026

Xjenza Malta and the University of Malta commemorated the bicentenary of astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi

Commemoration

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29 Jul 2026

Hunter-gatherers sustained Malta's first population through repeated sea journeys to Sicily, study finds

Led by Prof. Eleanor Scerri of UM

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29 Jul 2026

UM partners of the ArchTech project attend final conference in Nantes, France

Dr Wendy Jo Mifsud and Ms Heather McNamara represented UM at Nantes, France

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27 Jul 2026

Malta’s Linguistic Knights are off to International Linguistics Olympiad!

Will be held in Romania from 26 July to 2 August 2026

Publication of the Turkish Translation of Lorenzo Milani's Culture of Peace

21 Jul 2026

Publication of the Turkish Translation of Lorenzo Milani's Culture of Peace

Publication of Translated book

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20 Jul 2026

International ocean-observing community meets in Malta for joint MedJICARP and EuroGOOS workshop

International workshop

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14 Jul 2026

MFSA & UM collaborate to launch a MSc in Financial Regulation & Compliance

This isn't their first collaboration

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13 Jul 2026

The 2026 Faculty of Engineering Exhibition: A Showcase of Excellence Across Diverse Final-Year Projects

Held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026

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13 Jul 2026

Ideas in Action: 2026 Faculty of ICT Expo Connects Student Innovation with Industry Needs

Held on 3 and 4 July 2026

postcolonial mag

26 Jun 2026

Announcing Volume 15, Issue 1 of Postcolonial Directions in Education

Volume 15, Issue 1 of Postcolonial Directions in Education (PDE) is out.

PROMISE Biannual Bulletin Issue 2

25 Jun 2026

The second issue of the Poverty Observatory, PROMISE's Biannual Bulletin is here

We are proud to share the second edition of the Poverty Observatory, dedicated to child poverty

sustainable freight discussion

24 Jun 2026

HSBC Malta Foundation supports UM research driving discussion on the future of sustainable freight transport

The Sustainable Freight Transport Project forms part of a broader research effort to better understand freight movement patterns in Malta

Dizzjunarjumt tnedija

22 Jun 2026

Dizzjunarju.mt: Qed jinbena d-Dizzjunarju Nazzjonali tal-Malti

Imniedi fid-19 ta' Ġunju 2026

kgpam study

19 Jun 2026

First Kindergarten Physical Activity Monitoring (KG-PAM) Study in Malta Successfully Completed / Tlesta b'Suċċess l-Ewwel Studju dwar il-Monitoraġġ tal-Attività Fiżika fit-Tfal tal-Kindergarten (KG-PAM) f'Malta

Research team from research team from the Institute for Physical Education and Sport, led by Prof. Andrew Decelis

Thermal Imaging

16 Jun 2026

Advancing Microwave Hyperthermia for breast cancer treatment using Nanoparticles

The study highlights the growing importance of combining electromagnetic engineering, thermal modelling, and nanotechnology in biomedical applications

Ancient fish new tech

12 Jun 2026

Ancient fish, new tech: AI supports offshore wind monitoring

AI helps map protected marine species to support smarter offshore wind planning

TEAMWIRE

11 Jun 2026

TEAMWIRE - innovative monitoring for water loss detection

Non-invasive technologies reveal leaks and protect water resources

Innovative Approaches to Safeguarding Heritage Presented by UM at MetroArchaeo25

11 Jun 2026

Innovative approaches to safeguarding heritage presented by UM at MetroArchaeo25

UM and UniME researchers highlight science’s role in heritage conservation at MetroArchaeo, Bergamo

ocean researh

10 Jun 2026

Breathing new data into air pollution research

UM atmospheric researchers present air pollution monitoring studies at Bristol conference

ISSI 330

9 Jun 2026

COMPLY Platform Launch: Simplifying Environmental Compliance in Malta

ISSI launches COMPLY, a free platform helping Malta businesses navigate environmental regulations

Integrated PV-powered water heating and battery systems PvPro

9 Jun 2026

Integrated PV-powered water heating and battery systems PvPro - a half-way update

PvPro: A project enabling innovative water heating systems for Malta

strada model

9 Jun 2026

STRADA Project: How AI is ushering Radio Astronomy into a new era

Project led by Dr Andrea De Marco from the Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy at UM

SEA-EU BIP Meeting at Valletta Campus

4 Jun 2026

UM hosts SEA-EU BIP on Managing European Alliances

SEA-EU Offices meet in Malta BIP to share governance, communication, alliance practices

Fireworks factory explosion seismic graph

4 Jun 2026

Fireworks factory explosion recorded by the Malta Seismic Network

Explosion of Fireworks Factory

Legumes

2 Jun 2026

The power of legumes for health and sustainability

Inexpensive source of protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre

nurses hygiene day

1 Jun 2026

Action Saves Lives: University of Malta Marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, 5 May 2026

Blood Cancer Research

1 Jun 2026

Natural compounds against leukaemia from Maltese flora

Carried out by Neil Cutajar for his doctoral degree

Maltese flag

29 May 2026

Launch of the 2026 Maltese General Election “Deep Dive”

As Malta prepares to vote, what are the major concerns for voters? How is the campaign unfolding?

international collaboration

28 May 2026

UM’s Department of Library Information & Archive Sciences keeps strengthening international collaboration through seminars in Italy

This is the Department's long-term strategy of developing sustained partnerships with research and holding institutions overseas

UMRE 2026

25 May 2026

Welcome to the 4th edition of the University of Malta Research Expo - 🔴 Follow live! 🔴

UM research in Quantum Journal

19 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

Sylvana Tabone alongside Nobel Laureates at a Symposium

18 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

driverless buses

18 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

exploring narratives update

15 May 2026

Research Update: exploring narrative thought and symbol literacy in children

Data collection in Italy to explore universal patterns of narrative reasoning in children

Reclaim

14 May 2026

RECLAIM workshop and BioBlitz on invasive alien flora

The RECLAIM Project hosted a workshop and BioBlitz to raise awareness on invasive species in Malta

Maritime Decarbonisation through MetaPort

14 May 2026

Maritime Decarbonisation through MetaPort

Energy Efficiency of Ships at Berths by Genetic Algorithm-based Machine Learning Technique (GA-MLT).

MRER Lecture

11 May 2026

MRER Lecture: a design thinking approach to student-centred learning

An MRER Lecture explored innovative approaches to teaching and learning

Mother's Day 26

11 May 2026

Mother’s Day across languages

Expressions of Motherhood across languages

Hand interacts with holographic interface displaying digital resources

6 May 2026

Contributing towards the development of digital resources for the Maltese language

NOMOCRAT project concludes with new resources for Maltese OCR and document analysis

warming sea project

5 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

als research

5 May 2026

UM contributes to landmark study uncovering new genetic causes of ALS

A group photo

30 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

MINDS dementia

28 Apr 2026

Launch of MINDS Project: Tackling Neurodegenerative Diseases

Project led by UM's Faculty of Medicine & Surgery

eurofusion

28 Apr 2026

The role of the EUROfusion Consortium and Malta’s participation

Held on 21 April 2026

paper eleanor malaria

23 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

Geopolitics Meets Engineering

22 Apr 2026

Geopolitics meets engineering - effects of supply and export restrictions

Even fundamental research is not immune to geopolitical issues and disruptions

Adult Education Journal 47

21 Apr 2026

Convergence: An International Adult Education Journal 47(1) online

Produced by the UNESCO Chair in Global Adult Education, in association with ICAE

space study

21 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

The Future of Paceville

21 Apr 2026

Launch of 'The Future of Paceville' - MUP's latest publication

On Friday 17 April

seed launch

21 Apr 2026

UM-led 'SEED' project to improve care during the early stages of pregnancy

The project gets government's financial backing

Four white sheets of paper slanted on a coloured background

20 Apr 2026

Studies in Social Wellbeing Journal Latest publication

Latest Publication

Dance Studies Erasmus

17 Apr 2026

Dance Studies Department academic mobility at the University of Chile

Dance Studies Department academic mobility at the University of Chile through the Erasmus+ ICM

sound design

15 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

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15 Apr 2026

ABI: Novel participatory qualitative method published in leading journal

Novel qualitative method from doctoral work

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15 Apr 2026

Translating doctoral research into industrial innovation

Three UM researchers moving on to specialise in offshore energy storage

ECOFEM

8 Apr 2026

Discover the new EcoFem project led by the University of Malta

A new project exploring sustainable agriculture and ecofeminism through education

youth mental health

7 Apr 2026

HORIZON SUPPORT-Y – Supporting the Mental Health of Youth in Education, Training, and Work

Project active from 2026–2031

gsb journal

7 Apr 2026

The Sirens’ Chant: Mapping Modern Homeric Wanderings in Joyce and Gogol

By Prof. Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci

University of Tuzla visit

30 Mar 2026

LLT Academic visits the University of Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr Natalie Schembri

Project LSDi visits Multigas

30 Mar 2026

UM researchers visit Multigas plant in Hal Kirkop

The visit focused on cryogenic aspects regarding Project LSDi

fitness journal

30 Mar 2026

Transforming daily movement: launching the first student journal and teacher’s handbook to extend physical education into the home

My Fitness Journal and Teacher's Handbook

campus launch

28 Mar 2026

Campus 103.7, the University’s official radio station, unveils its brand-new website

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Strengthening the Research Management Discussion

24 Mar 2026

Strengthening the Research Management Community in Malta

UM hosts EARMA Board for their latest strategic meeting

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20 Mar 2026

Malta Module on the Transatlantic Periscope

A database focusing on the bilateral relationships between the United States and Malta

DECC

20 Mar 2026

New Faculty of Arts Research Cluster addresses climate change through interdisciplinary collaboration

DECC – Discourses of the Environment and Climate Change

MicroRNA Research Project

17 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

10 year anniversary sign language

16 Mar 2026

Happy Anniversary! Celebrating 10 Years of Maltese Sign Language Recognition

16 March 2026

dead sperm whale

13 Mar 2026

Unveiling the Deep: UM scientists investigate Rare Sperm Whale Stranding

A young dead sperm whale was reported to Prof. Adriana Vella by an ERA official

International Collaboration Supports Reflective Practice in MONHE

10 Mar 2026

International collaboration supports Reflective Practice in MONHE

International guest lecturer participating in Masters in Open and Networked Higher Education

rose lapira

5 Mar 2026

Women's Archive: The Rose Lapira Collection

Exhibition open for the public until 25 March 2026

cale ebook

3 Mar 2026

Faculty of Education publishes e-book with abstracts from papers presented at latest CALE

Professor Matthew Montebello speaking at a seminar on Practical Applications and Ethics of AI

27 Feb 2026

Maltese parliament hosts seminar on practical applications and ethics of AI

The AI department from the Faculty of ICT delivered a seminar to parliamantarians

FAME Project

26 Feb 2026

FAME Project (FAshion eMpowers NEETs)

FAME Erasmus+ project develops inclusive VET fashion training for NEETs

reading recovery book

24 Feb 2026

Reading Recovery in a Bilingual Context

A book by Prof. Charles L. Mifsud

Photos showing types of games and workshop

23 Feb 2026

Game Studies: What even is a game mechanic?

The complex academic study of games

Storm before the Storm

20 Feb 2026

Storm before the Storm: The satellite clues that reveal Cyclone Harry

Atmospheric remote sensing reveals early clues to the formation of Cyclone Harry.

Spectrogram from the Pachino (Siracusa) seismic station highlighting increased low-frequency activity toward the end

16 Feb 2026

Monitoring extreme events in the central Mediterranean

Cyclone Harry hit Central Med; WAVEGUARD boosts monitoring & response resilience

New Monograph - Memory, Orality and the Archive Crafting history from below

16 Feb 2026

New monograph - Memory, Orality and the Archive: Crafting history from below

By Prof. John Chircop, Department of History, Faculty of Arts

Games created at Malta Global Game Jam

9 Feb 2026

Nine Games created in 48 hours at Malta Global Game Jam

Over 40 creatives made nine games in 48 hours at the Malta Global Game Jam

Wave Project Logos

9 Feb 2026

The WAVE Project launched

The AI Project WAVE (Water-rescue Adaptive Virtual-reality Experiental learning) has been launched

University of Malta’s FlexBIT Demonstrator for Residential Smart Energy Systems

5 Feb 2026

University of Malta’s FlexBIT Demonstrator for Residential Smart Energy Systems

UM develops a residential digital twin for smarter, sustainable energy management

Ecoscope Project logo

4 Feb 2026

ECOSCOPE project concludes with exceptional results

UM's Department of Economics, supported by Project Support Office, collaborated with an excellent consortium of partners

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2 Feb 2026

Excessive preoperative liquid fasting remains widespread across Europe

European study shows most surgical patients fast far longer than recommended before anaesthesia

Training to Church School Teachers of French

2 Feb 2026

UM academics deliver training to Church School teachers of French

Teachers of French participate in UM designed workshops on developing learners' writing skills

Poverty Observatory cover

2 Feb 2026

The Poverty Observatory Biannual Bulletin

Publishing of the Poverty Observatory Biannual Bulletin and linking to the feedback form

New books at IESL

28 Jan 2026

New books at the Institute for European Studies Library / European Documentation

Discover our latest arrivals

Malta and Holy War

28 Jan 2026

Malta and Holy War: a new book by Prof. Carmel Cassar

Malta and Holy War: Religion, Society and the Spanish–Ottoman Conflict for the Mediterranean

Proofreaders of Maltese

28 Jan 2026

More qualified proofreaders of Maltese

42 new proofreaders were recently awarded the Certificate of Proofreading in Maltese

Maltese Language Teaching Students

23 Jan 2026

Strengthening professional capacity in Maltese language teaching for integration

Dr Phyllisienne Vassallo Gauci delivered a study-unit as an example of good practice

Pedagogies of Hope

19 Jan 2026

New Publication: Pedagogies of Hope in Networked Learning

Book on imaginaries, contexts, and futures in networked learning

Silicon Defect Characterization

19 Jan 2026

Ongoing Research on Silicon Defect Characterisation for Improved Cell Efficiency

This article is about an ongoing funded research project on silicon defect characterisation

olly adventures

15 Jan 2026

Olly’s Adventures: Play-Driven Language Intervention for Children with DLD

Around 1 in 14 children are affected by Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Applied Oceanography Bootcamp in Gozo

8 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

SEA-EU meeting at Parthenope University

8 Jan 2026

SEA-EU Alliance becomes an Association: securing long-term future

SEA-EU Alliance establishes a legal Association during Governing Week

Exploring Innovative Pedagogies for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

5 Jan 2026

Exploring Innovative Pedagogies for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Project

UM and Mdina Cathedral Museum Formalise Partnership to Empower Children Through Art

5 Jan 2026

UM and Mdina Cathedral Museum formalise partnership to empower children through Art

Shape2Gether: The Maltese Chapter

5 Jan 2026

Shape2Gether: The Maltese Chapter

Erasmus Project

enhance-mt

2 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

district 1

2 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

MRER

2 Jan 2026

Vol. 19, No. 2 of MRER is now out!

The December issue of MRER has just been published

marine waste

3 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

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22 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)

PROMISE Research Cluster

18 Dec 2025

The PROMISE Biannual Bulletin is here!

The launch of PROMISE's Bulletin - The Poverty Observatory

neurodiverse

15 Dec 2025

UM Launches New MSc in Neurodiverse Literacy and Numeracy, Advancing Inclusive Practice for Educators, Leaders, and Policy-Makers

A meaningful step towards inclusion

Postcolonial Directions in Education banner

12 Dec 2025

New Issue of Post Colonial Directions in Education (PDE)

Vol.14 no.2 of PDE is out!

AI being used in the classroom

1 Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence and the way forward

Dr Patrick Camilleri carried out three sessions on the employment of AI in Education with Maltese STEM teachers

USC 25

1 Dec 2025

Unconventional Science Careers Event Opens Doors to Students Across Malta

Held on 27 and 28 November 2025

legacy sweeney

20 Nov 2025

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

Event held on 18 November 2025

UM and Australian Universities Collaboration

20 Nov 2025

Collaboration between the University of Malta and the Australian Universities

The discussions focused on potential partnerships in sport education, research and staff exchange

presentation of book to rector

19 Nov 2025

Award-winning publication presented to Rector

On Tuesday 18 November 2025

Italian ambassador meeting with UM rector and academics

24 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

ifoot

12 Nov 2025

UM Academics win a GO-TO-MARKET project

The project funded by Xjenza Malta under the FUSION R&I: Go To Market Accelerator Programme

Staff taking part in the OPAD mentoring programme

14 Nov 2025

OPAD Mentoring Programmes 2025-2026

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

seawater greece

3 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

um at mbf 25

16 Oct 2025

UM at the 2025 Malta Book Festival

5 - 9 November 2025

Motor Skills Teaching and Learning workshop

27 Oct 2025

Motor Skills Teaching and learning workshop at IPES

Institute for Physical Education and Sport

Photo of Luke Said

20 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

3 Aug 2025

Enhancing multilingualism across the SEA-EU Alliance

Dreaming in Different Languages? Okay, maybe just two or three, but at a fairly good level?

innovations pedagogy

13 Oct 2025

Innovations in Pedagogical Practice and Curriculum Development in Higher Education

UM academic co-edits Higher Education volume on pedagogy, curriculum, and educator perspectives

New species Deidun

9 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

nurturing minds childcare

15 Oct 2025

Nurturing the Child’s Imagination: Lessons from a Team-Building Day Professional Development Session at the Childcare Services offered at UM

Educators from Ilwien Childcare Centre, It-Tajra Childcare Centre, and Il-Perla Kindergarten set aside their daily routines for a team-building day devoted to play and imagination

A runner on an orange-yellowish background with the Degree+ logo in the foreground

14 Oct 2025

DegreePlus: Final Chance to Register

Registration deadline is 19 October 2025

DLD Day 25

2 Oct 2025

You Can’t See Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – But It’s Time the World Did

Friday 17 October is International #DLDday

OMRG at SITC

3 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

SAYL

25 Sep 2025

Professor Charles L. Mifsud sets up internationally acclaimed Multilingual Digital Stories Site (SAYL)

Diploma Construction Management

4 Sep 2025

Launching a new phase in the field of Construction Management at UM

On initiative of the Department of Construction and Property Management

cottonera resource centre library

15 Sep 2025

New Library inaugurated at the Cottonera Resource Centre

Will be open to the public as of October 2025

Late Neolithic stone figurines

4 Sep 2025

Doctoral School Professional Development Programme 2025/26

Applications will be accepted through the eSIMS portal on a first-come first-served basis, from 10 to 17 September 2025