On 26 November 2024, the MIT-QALO project, funded by Xjenza Malta (REP-2024-049 ), proudly participated in the Technical Symposium hosted by the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, in partnership with STMicroelectronics Malta. This event was an incredible opportunity to showcase our research and connect with industry leaders to discuss the future of engineering education and industrial training. During the symposium, we highlighted the project's mission to transform education and training in the engineering sector using cutting-edge technologies like the Metaverse and Mixed Reality.
The MIT-QALO project, funded by Xjenza Malta, had the opportunity to be presented at the 54th European Young Engineers (EYE) Conference organised in collaboration with UESA, held from April 24th to 27th. During the conference, a poster was presented, showcasing the initial investigation survey results from the project. This project explores how immersive technologies like XR and the Metaverse can support engineering education through more engaging and interactive learning environments. The event provided a valuable platform to receive feedback and engage with young engineers and researchers from across Europe.
The MIT-QALO project, funded by Xjenza Malta was proud to participate in the 22nd International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2025), held from 10th to 12th September 2025 at the University of Birmingham, UK.At this leading international conference for manufacturing research, MIT-QALO presented the paper titled MetaManufacturing: Leveraging the Metaverse for Engineering Education at Higher Education. This research, conducted at the University of Malta within the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at UM, showcases how immersive, Metaverse-driven digital twin environments can revolutionise engineering education by bridging the gap between theoretical instruction and industry-relevant practice. The presentation highlighted the potential of scenario-based training within the metaverse to enhance knowledge retention, engagement, and problem-solving skills, while aligning education with the demands of Industry 4.0.
The MIT-QALO project, funded by Xjenza Malta, had the pleasure of participating in the 7th International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing (ISM 2025), hosted at the University of Malta Valletta Campus from 11th to 14th November.We were proud to present our paper titled: “Stakeholder Needs and Perceptions for Metaverse-Driven Engineering Education”This contribution reflects the initial investigations of the MIT-QALO project, where we explored stakeholders' current experiences in engineering education and their perceptions regarding the integration of immersive and metaverse-enabled environments to enhance learning.This research is being carried out at the University of Malta, within the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at UM.
The MIT-QALO project, funded by Xjenza Malta, was featured in an article on the MaltaDaily Newspage found here.
The MIT-QALO project, funded by Xjenza Malta, was featured in an article in the 73rd issue of Engineering Today, a magazine created by the Chamber of Engineers. The full article can be found here.
The paper titled "Stakeholder Needs and Perceptions for Metaverse-Driven Engineering Education" has been published in Procedia Computer Science Volume 277. This paper investigates how key stakeholders perceive the potential of the metaverse in reshaping engineering education, contributing to the broader conversation around the future of immersive learning. Read the full paper here.
