Semester 1, Semester 2
This DGP unit is designed for students wishing to become more proficient at speaking in public, whether to enhance their self-confidence or to improve performance in academic presentations, professional meetings and interviews.
Sessions to be held Wednesdays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 2
Surveys on financial literacy constantly show that a large part of the population do not grasp basic financial concepts. This leads them to at best not be able to take correct decisions in terms of financial matters and at worse to make bad decisions which will impact their financial future.
In extreme cases, this might even lead them to lose money. Therefore it is important to start educating people about basic financial concepts. Furthermore, one of the recommendations of the Maltese Pension Reform working group was to develop a financial literacy strategy.
This is in line with this goal. The unit is aimed at all students with no prior knowledge about finance, accounting, economics, etc. The unit aims to educate students with basic concepts such as inflation, interest rates, pension, investments, budgeting, etc.
Sessions to be held Fridays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 2
This study-unit is designed for students from all academic backgrounds and stages of their degree, who wish to cultivate their entrepreneurial flair, leadership skills and creativity.
Delivered in the form of a week-long BootCamp, the StartUp Programme is all about finding your niche and developing a business concept which has the potential to make a big impact on the market and the lives of your customers.
JA StartUp Teams learn how to recognise their strengths, build a team, research, and create an innovative product/service and put their concept to the test.
Semester 1
This course was specifically developed for future managers and leaders and/or persons who hope to develop into such roles. In this unit, participants will explore their efficiency when leading in various situations and will be given tools to enhance their function. Topics explored include leadership styles, transition management during the implementation of change, strong points and leadership challenges, creating effective communication styles that may be used during conflict resolution, and self-reflectivity as an effective leadership tool and as burnout prevention.
Sessions to be held Wednesdays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 1, Semester 2
This unit is designed for students of all experience levels in creative writing. New writers are especially welcome! The unit will give students the opportunity to experiment with different narrative forms, styles, and genres in a supportive environment.
Each lecture will consist of short writing exercises (“sprints”) followed by a workshop format centered on the work generated by the in-class exercises. Students may also expand on their in-class work and bring in updated pieces for additional feedback over the course of the semester.
Students are highly encouraged to both share their work and give thoughtful feedback to each other during the workshop section of class. The lectures are interactive and students are encouraged to actively participate.
The unit will focus mostly on narrative writing, but any kind of creative writing is welcome. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with different forms, styles, and genres, and their specific interests will be supported by the instructor.
Sessions to be held Fridays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Researching and publishing scientific work has gained momentum across the years as the mantra “publish or perish” has taken over the health ecosystem. Indeed, students are becoming more inclined to take part in and/or conduct medical research as an extra-curricular project during their undergraduate studies.
Yet, many struggle to translate their ideas into actionable research and to eventually publish their work. This unit is targeted at undergraduate medical and health sciences students and intends to introduce them to clinical research.
Students will be introduced to the general process required to prepare for a research study, to conduct the research and to finally publish their work while abiding by ethical and scientific processes.
Sessions to be held on Wednesdays (and Fridays during the Summer Semester) online via zoom.
Semester 1, Semester 2
The UM Library Work and Experience Programme offers participants the opportunity to learn about academic library services, programmes and processes through hands-on experience and work at the UM Library. This programme offers a unique learning opportunity for UM students to gain practical skills while making a meaningful contribution to the library and its mission.
Benefits for the student:
Additional Notes:
Session dates & time to be discussed with the tutor.
Semestru 2
Is-sit tal-Wikipedija bil-lingwa Maltija (https://mt.wikipedia.org) fih madwar 5 000 artiklu, li jagħmlu wieħed minn l-iżgħar lingwi fil-Wikipedija. Dawn il-lekċers huma għal dawk li jridu l-Wikipedija tagħna tikber. Ħa jkun hemm ftit ħin dedikat biex titgħallem kif teditja artikli tal-Wikipedija u mbagħad tingħata biċċa xogħol biex tgħin fit-tkabbir u titjib tal-Wikipedija bil-lingwa Maltija, bl-għajnuna tal-Wikimedia Community Malta (http://wikimalta.org).
Is-sessjonijiet għandhom isiru kull nhar ta' minn 12 sa 14 ta' wara nofsinhar.
Semester 1, Semester 2
The First Aid course is accredited by all local Occupational Health & Safety Regulations/EU regulations.
Session dates & time TBC.
Semester 1
This training unit provides participants with greater awareness and understanding of the dangers of fire and helps them to identify and reduce the risk that fire presents in the workplace.
Participants will understand the actions to take in the event of discovering a fire or hearing the fire alarm sound in the workplace. This DGP unit is delivered by qualified and experienced trainers & it's a one time session being held on a Saturday.
Semester 1
This training will help participants to Identify the prevalent symptoms of a mental health problem or crisis. Approach, assess and assist a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Be able to listen to a person who is suffering from a mental health problem or crisis in a non-judgmental and confidential manner and to provide support and information to a person who is suffering from a mental health problem or crisis.
Sessions to be held Fridays from 12pm till 2pm.
Students are encouraged to attend the full six sessions of this study-unit however they can only miss out on one lecture to obtain the Mental Health First Aid certificate.
Semester 1
This unit shall enable students to become better thinkers, with a focus on creative and critical thinking. Creative thinking involves coming up with new ideas that can lead to creative projects and innovation, while critical thinking involves analyzing information rather than accepting it at face value.
This unit is of value because students who learn how to think creatively and critically often produce work of better quality and go on to enhance their employment prospects, as the demand for individuals who are able to generate ideas and have a critical outlook on life is growing, both locally and overseas.
Sessions to be held Wednesdays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 1, Semester 2
This course introduces the European Union and EU law within the context of a state’s membership of the EU and then deals with selected topics which are of direct interest to the general public about EU citizens’ rights.
Selected topics include a background of EU treaties, free movement, Schengen, monetary union, Environmental protections, and consumer rights among
others.
Sessions to be held Fridays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 2
This study-unit shall endeavour to give students a holistic introduction to shipping law.
Sessions to be held Fridays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 1, Semester 2
Ever wondered how to produce publication quality documents, or how to prepare project reports in the style of journal articles? This study-unit will cover the entire process that goes from writing documents using advanced programs to producing high-quality project reports through the LaTeX writing system
We will start from the basics of LaTeX to advanced topics focused at the particular disciplines of the participants. LaTeX is used widely by publishers; in fact, most journal papers are submitted in LaTeX. On the other hand, if you are working on a final year dissertation or are preparing for one then you may want to consider writing it in LaTeX. LaTeX is completely free for use and has become a community standard for many disciplines.
This unit is a must for science, engineering and ICT students.
LaTeX software is free and is compatible with any device. The degree plus unit is structured in such a way that it will allow the student to progress from the basics such as creating a document to more advanced features including creating mathematical equations." Brandon Abela - B.Sc. (Hons) Computing Science.
Sessions to be held Wednesdays - 12pm till 2pm.
Semester 1, Semester 2
Basic Astronomy shall be aimed at an audience with very little to no knowledge of astronomy and cosmology.
Attendees shall embark on a journey through the fabric of the cosmos, exploring the myriad of observations and discoveries that has led to our current knowledge of the universe.
From discussing the processes that result in star and black hole formation to looking at observations that have given us knowledge of the rate of expansion of the universe, this course shall give all those attending a basic understanding of the underlying concepts of astronomy.
Additionally, attendees shall have the opportunity to learn how to use an optical telescope and obtain knowledge of how telescopes of different designs are used to capture images of cosmic objects.
Sessions to be held Wednesdays - 12pm till 2pm.
Important: The University of Malta shall not be held responsible for the content and/or delivery of extra-curricular activities which are offered and administered by third parties (JA Start Up Boot Camp, First Aid, Fire Safety, Mental Health First Aid). The University shall not be held liable for any claims, demands or actions that may arise out of the content and/or delivery of these units.