The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Malta, hosted the SafeMeds seminar from 13–16 October 2025 at the MCAST Main Campus in Paola.

The four-day event, titled “Enhancing Safety through Organisational Culture in Medication Practices” and financed by Xjenza Malta, through the Research Networking Scheme, 2024 (RNS-2024-071), brought together international experts to strengthen the culture of safety within healthcare systems. Distinguished speakers included Professor Shane Desselle (University of Touro), Professor Timothy Chen (University of Sydney), and Professor Maria Cordina (University of Malta), alongside MCAST’s Director for Research and Innovation, Dr Lorna Bonnici West and Senior Lecturer Dr Neville Schembri.

The programme featured keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative round tables focusing on scientific writing, proposal development for external funding, and the role of organisational culture in promoting safer medication practices. Approximately 100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and around 50 academics participated across the sessions.

A highlight of the seminar was the 15 October session, “The Role of Organisational Culture in Medication Safety”, which brought together diverse healthcare stakeholders. This pivotal day explored how communication, hierarchy, and collaboration shape safe practices, featuring in-depth presentations and networking opportunities among participants.

SafeMeds reflects MCAST’s strong commitment to advancing research, education, and inter-institutional collaboration, thus, promoting a culture for safer medication practices across healthcare settings.