Case study : the University of Malta Cottonera Resource Centre

Abstract

The University of Malta Cottonera Resource Centre (CRC) is a multidisciplinary, community-based lifelong learning and social support centre, which adopts a systematic and multi-targeted approach to promote lifelong education in the Cottonera and Kalkara area, a socially deprived area in the south of Malta. The main objective of the CRC is to help facilitate and develop inter-generational involvement in lifelong learning involving families, peer groups, the community, schools and the university. Secondary objectives include helping to promote leadership, self-awareness and active citizenship, while highlighting the tangible and intangible heritage in the area.