A very strong vote from over 250 EfVET eligible members re-elected MCAST Principal/CEO Professor Joachim James Calleja for another three year term as EfVET President. The electronic vote took place during the Annual General Meeting of the European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education (EfVET) in Kuopio, Finland last Friday. EfVET last year celebrated its…
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Three students following courses at the Malta College for Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) were nominated for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award during the Malta Business Awards organised by the Malta Chamber of SMEs. College students Mirhea Abdilla, Amber Borg, and Chris Saliba were the three shortlisted finalists in the mentioned category. Ms Mirhea…
The Malta College for Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) successfully hosted prospective students and their families at the College’s Main Campus in Paola during an open day event held on 24 June 2022. Over 3,000 visitors attended the open day enthusiastically seeking information about education and training opportunities. Aspiring students had the opportunity to witness…
Further to the publication of the Investigation Report dated 5th March 2019, chaired by Mr Paul Bonello and comments made in the media, the following MCAST statement provides a factual summary of the issues relating to this report. We recognise that this matter has caused deep concern for members of our community and that MCAST’s…
The world is once again witnessing a horrific war in Europe. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine. These are deeply troubling times, and we cannot remain silent in the face of aggression and assault on the core values of Europe and its peoples. It is a time when our community needs to come…
On 3 February 2022, MCAST’s Department for Education & Training Programmes and Learning Support organised an meeting for Local Council to promote the College’s community college for the third age programme within their communities while enhancing relations with stakeholders.
On 20 January 2022, the Institute of Engineering and Transport organised an event for students focusing on the woodwork and furniture industry. The Malta Chamber of Commerce representatives spoke to students about apprenticeship and career opportunities in the industry.
In consultation with the health authorities and stakeholders, the Ministry for Education has issued guidance for re-opening education institutions after the Christmas break. MCAST staff and students are to be guided as follows. All lectures scheduled from Monday 3 January to Friday 7 January will be held online. All online lessons will strictly follow the…
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has launched its strategic direction for the next six years. In an event held on the 17th November 2021, Minister for Education Justyne Caruana presided over the launch of the MCAST Strategic Plan 2022-2027. This document, formulated in the overarching context of the College’s Strategic Blueprint…
Archbishop Charles J Scicluna visited the MCAST campus in Paola on 22 October. The Archbishop was welcomed at the college by the President of the Board of Governors Professor Ian Refalo, Principal and CEO Professor Joachim James Calleja, and the chaplaincy team. During his welcome address Professor Calleja, said “the college’s key values of inclusion…