[Photos by the Ministry for Gozo]
The University of Malta has renewed an agreement with the Ministry for Gozo with the aim of increasing the services offered from its Xewkija campus.
During the signing, which took place on Monday 30 November, the Ministry committed itself to providing €95,000 annually until the year 2025, after which the agreement will be renewed automatically.
These funds will help the Gozo campus provide an increased complement of university courses to the general public, as well as to maintain, refurbish and upkeep the campus building.
The agreement also assures the entities’ commitment to strengthening their relationship through further collaboration.
Having already announced a record number of courses this academic year, the University of Malta looks forward to accelerate the development and expansion of its activities at the Gozo campus to cater for the Gozitan population.
“Our shared ambition is to bring together more academics, staff and students on the island of Gozo. There is huge potential here for the building itself, the activities held here as well as the Gozitan heritage we can honour, and we look forward to working the Ministry on this task”, said UM Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella.
Minister for Gozo, Hon. Clint Camilleri, said agreements such as this are an important sign that the Government is willing to keep investing in the future of Gozitan students.
The University of Malta presently operates from four campuses, namely its Msida campus, its Valletta campus, its Marsaxlokk campus and its Xewkija campus.
The Gozo Campus, formerly known as the University of Malta Gozo Centre, was set up in 1992 to assist in the logistical aspects of degree and diploma courses offered in Gozo, as well as outreach in specialised sectors. It also organises social and cultural activities for the general public from time to time.