By Stephen Vella, MCAST Principal and CEO Recent comments made during a radio programme by the Rector of the University of Malta, Prof Alfred Vella, regarding the financial deficit currently faced by the University require clarification, particularly about the role and development of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). A healthy debate…

For MCAST, 2025 was a year of progress across teaching, staffing, research, and public engagement, with several developments shaping the College’s direction. The year began with a strong focus on work-based learning, marked by January onboarding events for apprentices and learners at the Paola, Mosta, and Gozo campuses. Students, lecturers, and employers came together to strengthen…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) inaugurated the new Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) building at the Main Campus in Paola. The state-of-the-art facility, named after St Carlo Acutis, was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Abela in the presence of Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton…

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…

Since January 2025, the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) has implemented several administrative changes, including updates to departmental responsibilities and internal processes. As part of these reforms, and following recommendations from the Auditor General’s report, MCAST began introducing changes to the payroll system in the first quarter of the year. The system…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) on a new Collective Agreement for MCAST employees. This agreement represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to improving conditions for our educators, while ensuring that our students…

MCAST Principal and CEO, Mr Stephen Vella, recently welcomed the Australian High Commissioner to Malta, Matt Skelly, for an introductory meeting at the College. The visit marked an important step in fostering potential collaboration between Malta and Australia in the fields of education, skills development, and workforce training. During the meeting, High Commissioner Skelly highlighted…