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20 Oct 2026
Malta's largest seagrass restoration effort reaches 530 m² in Qawra Point
The Oceanography Malta Research Group successfully carried out a new Posidonia oceanica transplantation exercise off Qawra
20 Oct 2026
Research findings from the Genomics of Rare Diseases Project presented at Conference
The findings were presented at the European Society of Human Genetics Conference 2026
16 Oct 2026
Tracking heat for cancer therapy: real-time lesion mapping
The ABLAZE Project is a collaborative effort between UM and Boğaziçi University in Turkey
15 Oct 2026
From bleeding disorders to AI: BioGeMT Symposium unites Malta’s researchers
BioGeMT Symposium showcased Malta’s advances in genomics, AI, and collaborative research
14 Oct 2026
EN GUARDE VR: developing next-generation sensor tracking for VR and AR
The project combines cutting-edge tech, game design, and historical heritage to develop and test the next generation of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications
7 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
7 Oct 2026
Dance Studies Department delivers workshop in Ethiopia
UM dance alumni led a contemporary dance exchange with 30 Ethiopian dancers
6 Oct 2026
Postcolonial Law: Autochthonous Illusions, or Rupturing the Shackles of British Acculturation?
Publication by Professor Kevin Aquilina
6 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
1 Oct 2026
Oceanography Masters course sets sail once again!
This is a one-year, full-time (90ECTS) course spread over three semesters
1 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
29 Sep 2026
Il-wirt klassiku f’lingwa Maltija
Permezz tat-traduzzjoni ta’ testi Griegi u Latini għall-Malti.
24 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
23 Sep 2026
International research team conducts Artificial Light At Night survey in Malta
ISOLUME project researchers conduct Malta’s coastal ALAN survey
18 Sep 2026
Meet the People Bringing Science to the City 2026
Science in the City - Research, Resist, Reimagine
17 Sep 2026
New Special Issue of the Journal of Mediterranean Studies published
The Special issue focuses on the Ottoman Empire as a naval power
17 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
16 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
3 Sep 2026
International consensus recommendations for smoking cessation in Type 2 diabetes
UM academic contributes to pionnering world's first international recommendations
31 Aug 2026
PHACT-miRBind project produces new evolutionary scores for human microRNAs
BioGeMT and Sabancı University produce evolutionary tolerance scores for human microRNAs
27 Aug 2026
ALPER-EU Piloting to Schools’ Summer Clubs and After Class Activities
With the participation of leading educational institutions including UM
26 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
17 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
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
30 Jul 2026
Xjenza Malta and the University of Malta commemorated the bicentenary of astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi
Commemoration
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
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
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
22 Jul 2026
Developing future-oriented strategies and innovative solutions to address the challenges of sustainable development: Dr Lisa Pace
Committee Member of the University's Maritime Platform
21 Jul 2026
Publication of the Turkish Translation of Lorenzo Milani's Culture of Peace
Publication of Translated book
20 Jul 2026
International ocean-observing community meets in Malta for joint MedJICARP and EuroGOOS workshop
International workshop
15 Jul 2026
Using AI to synergise UMP’s research with that carried out within the industry: Prof. Joel Azzopardi
He is a Committee member of the University's Maritime Platform
14 Jul 2026
MFSA & UM collaborate to launch a MSc in Financial Regulation & Compliance
This isn't their first collaboration
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
13 Jul 2026
Ideas in Action: 2026 Faculty of ICT Expo Connects Student Innovation with Industry Needs
Held on 3 and 4 July 2026
8 Jul 2026
Integrating energy into UM’s agenda for Malta’s maritime future: Prof. Robert N. Farrugia
Vice-Chair of the University's Maritime Platform
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.
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
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
22 Jun 2026
Dizzjunarju.mt: Qed jinbena d-Dizzjunarju Nazzjonali tal-Malti
Imniedi fid-19 ta' Ġunju 2026
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
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
12 Jun 2026
Ancient fish, new tech: AI supports offshore wind monitoring
AI helps map protected marine species to support smarter offshore wind planning
11 Jun 2026
TEAMWIRE - innovative monitoring for water loss detection
Non-invasive technologies reveal leaks and protect water resources
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
10 Jun 2026
Breathing new data into air pollution research
UM atmospheric researchers present air pollution monitoring studies at Bristol conference
9 Jun 2026
COMPLY Platform Launch: Simplifying Environmental Compliance in Malta
ISSI launches COMPLY, a free platform helping Malta businesses navigate environmental regulations
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
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
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
4 Jun 2026
Fireworks factory explosion recorded by the Malta Seismic Network
Explosion of Fireworks Factory
2 Jun 2026
The power of legumes for health and sustainability
Inexpensive source of protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre
1 Jun 2026
Action Saves Lives: University of Malta Marks World Hand Hygiene Day
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, 5 May 2026
1 Jun 2026
Natural compounds against leukaemia from Maltese flora
Carried out by Neil Cutajar for his doctoral degree
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
14 May 2026
Maritime Decarbonisation through MetaPort
Energy Efficiency of Ships at Berths by Genetic Algorithm-based Machine Learning Technique (GA-MLT).
11 May 2026
MRER Lecture: a design thinking approach to student-centred learning
An MRER Lecture explored innovative approaches to teaching and learning
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
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
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
28 Apr 2026
Launch of MINDS Project: Tackling Neurodegenerative Diseases
Project led by UM's Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
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
22 Apr 2026
Geopolitics meets engineering - effects of supply and export restrictions
Even fundamental research is not immune to geopolitical issues and disruptions
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
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
21 Apr 2026
UM-led 'SEED' project to improve care during the early stages of pregnancy
The project gets government's financial backing
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
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
15 Apr 2026
ABI: Novel participatory qualitative method published in leading journal
Novel qualitative method from doctoral work
15 Apr 2026
Translating doctoral research into industrial innovation
Three UM researchers moving on to specialise in offshore energy storage
8 Apr 2026
Discover the new EcoFem project led by the University of Malta
A new project exploring sustainable agriculture and ecofeminism through education
7 Apr 2026
HORIZON SUPPORT-Y – Supporting the Mental Health of Youth in Education, Training, and Work
Project active from 2026–2031
7 Apr 2026
The Sirens’ Chant: Mapping Modern Homeric Wanderings in Joyce and Gogol
By Prof. Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci
30 Mar 2026
LLT Academic visits the University of Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dr Natalie Schembri
30 Mar 2026
UM researchers visit Multigas plant in Hal Kirkop
The visit focused on cryogenic aspects regarding Project LSDi
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
28 Mar 2026
Campus 103.7, the University’s official radio station, unveils its brand-new website
campus1037.mt
24 Mar 2026
Strengthening the Research Management Community in Malta
UM hosts EARMA Board for their latest strategic meeting
20 Mar 2026
Malta Module on the Transatlantic Periscope
A database focusing on the bilateral relationships between the United States and Malta
20 Mar 2026
New Faculty of Arts Research Cluster addresses climate change through interdisciplinary collaboration
DECC – Discourses of the Environment and Climate Change
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
16 Mar 2026
Happy Anniversary! Celebrating 10 Years of Maltese Sign Language Recognition
16 March 2026
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
10 Mar 2026
International collaboration supports Reflective Practice in MONHE
International guest lecturer participating in Masters in Open and Networked Higher Education
5 Mar 2026
Women's Archive: The Rose Lapira Collection
Exhibition open for the public until 25 March 2026
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
26 Feb 2026
FAME Project (FAshion eMpowers NEETs)
FAME Erasmus+ project develops inclusive VET fashion training for NEETs
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.
16 Feb 2026
Monitoring extreme events in the central Mediterranean
Cyclone Harry hit Central Med; WAVEGUARD boosts monitoring & response resilience
16 Feb 2026
New monograph - Memory, Orality and the Archive: Crafting history from below
By Prof. John Chircop, Department of History, Faculty of Arts
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
9 Feb 2026
The WAVE Project launched
The AI Project WAVE (Water-rescue Adaptive Virtual-reality Experiental learning) has been launched
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
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
2 Feb 2026
Excessive preoperative liquid fasting remains widespread across Europe
European study shows most surgical patients fast far longer than recommended before anaesthesia
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
2 Feb 2026
The Poverty Observatory Biannual Bulletin
Publishing of the Poverty Observatory Biannual Bulletin and linking to the feedback form
28 Jan 2026
New books at the Institute for European Studies Library / European Documentation
Discover our latest arrivals
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
28 Jan 2026
More qualified proofreaders of Maltese
42 new proofreaders were recently awarded the Certificate of Proofreading in Maltese
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
19 Jan 2026
New Publication: Pedagogies of Hope in Networked Learning
Book on imaginaries, contexts, and futures in networked learning
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
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)
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
8 Jan 2026
SEA-EU Alliance becomes an Association: securing long-term future
SEA-EU Alliance establishes a legal Association during Governing Week
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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
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
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
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)
18 Dec 2025
The PROMISE Biannual Bulletin is here!
The launch of PROMISE's Bulletin - The Poverty Observatory
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
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
1 Dec 2025
Unconventional Science Careers Event Opens Doors to Students Across Malta
Held on 27 and 28 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
The sailor who became a symbol: The Legacy of Thomas McSweeney
Event held on 18 November 2025
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
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
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
14 Nov 2025
OPAD Mentoring Programmes 2025-2026
OPAD offers academic and leadership mentoring programmes for early-career academics and new HoDs
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
27 Oct 2025
Motor Skills Teaching and learning workshop at IPES
Institute for Physical Education and Sport
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?
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
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