University of Malta researchers explaining their research case study to Members of Parliament
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Four University researchers have received grants amounting to EUR 60,000 from the University’s Research Fund in the selected categories of Life Sciences /Medical /Health, ICT /Engineering /Built Environment, Natural Sciences /Economic /Management /Accountancy and Art /Humanities /Social Sciences.
Four University researchers have received grants amounting to EUR 60,000 from the University’s Research Fund in the selected categories of Life Sciences /Medical /Health, ICT /Engineering /Built Environment, Natural Sciences /Economic /Management /Accountancy and Art /Humanities /Social Sciences.
This was announced during the inauguration of the 7th Science in the House exhibition at the Parliament Building in Valletta, on Thursday 27 September. This exhibition is being hosted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr Anġlu Farrugia, who together with other Members of Parliament, met research scientists today.
The event marks the opening of the European Researchers’ Night—Science in the City being held on Friday 28 September in Valletta from 18:00 onwards. Celebrating the European Year of Cultural Heritage and Valletta’s European Capital of Culture, the 2018 theme is 'Science is Culture'.
Science in the House, a signature annual event brings together scientists and politicians under one roof, is a media forum this year showcasing 16 scientific research projects at the University of Malta and elsewhere in Malta.
Other science topics on display include electromagnetic medical technologies, monitoring earthquakes, marine microalgae and climate change, renewable electrical energy, computer design of new drugs and cancer detection and treatment, conservation of old manuscripts and more.
Organised by the Malta Chamber of Scientists, the University Research Trust (RIDT) and the European Researchers’ Night—Science in the City consortium, the exhibition will remain open at the Parliament Building until Saturday 6 October being Notte Bianca.
Science in the City is supported by the European Commission’s Research and Innovation Framework Programme Horizon 2020 (H2020, 2014–2020) by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions. It is being held in partnership with Valletta 2018 Foundation, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, MCAST, JUGS Ltd, Studio 7, BPC, GSD Marketing Ltd, Aquabiotech Ltd, MEUSAC, PBS, Spazju Kreattiv,Valletta Local Council, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Notte Bianca, Melita, More or Less Theatre, Transport Malta and Arts Council Malta.
The programme can be viewed on www.scienceinthecity.org.mt or follow the festival on Facebook for regular updates:
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