Consistency was not key in 2020, with many plans having to be changed and everyone having to adapt to a new, socially-distanced reality.
Newspoint has, throughout Q4 of 2020, worked hard to make the University of Malta community feel somehow close to their colleagues, students … and even other occupants of the Msida campus.
Here are the best Newspoint stories of 2020 for Q4 (October – December):
The journey at the University of Malta is unique – it will take you through beautiful moments and unforgettable experiences. Watch the Corporate Video launched earlier this year by the AV team at the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office.
Jacob Callus was one of the first students to benefit from the inclusivity arrangements made by the University of Malta a number of years ago. Since these arrangements were made, many students with learning impairments managed to advance in their studies. Jacob just graduated.
A sizeable donation by the Planning Authority towards the professional conservation of the Great Siege Paintings by d’Aleccio led to the continuation of the project.
The University of Malta raises awareness on men’s health by asking a number of deans at UM and key people at Junior College to grow their moustache throughout the month of November.
UM’s participation in the United Nation’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and domestic violence introduces us to Dr Clarissa Sammut Scerri’s research on the experience of children witnessing domestic violence.
Literary giant’s Oliver Friggieri’s passing spurred many a friends, colleagues, and even some strangers, to write their tributes about him.
This Christmas, since campus is not as heavily frequented as it usually is, the Marketing, Communications and Alumni Office interviewed some of the cat feeders who give round-the-clock care to our feline population.
A number of members of the UM academia received Republic Day honours for the honourable work they do in their respective areas, from healthcare to geosciences.
A scientific publication by the Conservation Biology Research Group reports the first two records of the Brahminy blindsnake, representing a new snake species in Malta.
A wellbeing index project that will serve as a repository of information to guide policymakers and politicians in protecting the wellbeing of the island and its citizens is being launched today to coincide with World Human Rights Day. This is being led by Dr Marie Briguglio.
