MCAST categorically denies claims stated by the Malt Union of Teachers (MUT) which allege that MCAST had contacted the Ministry’s Education Officers to take on any work. Thus the MUT’s directive is another attempt to obstruct MCAST from continuing to provide quality Vocational Educational Training (VET). Notwithstanding these delaying tactics,  MCAST is determined and will…

The Malta College of Arts Science and Technology (MCAST) signed a new partnership agreement with Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine in China (JSMC). The partnership between both parties was sealed during an online ceremony held on the 15th of July 2021, were a Memorandum of Understanding was signed. The event was attended by the Colleges’…

Online Info Sessions Dates by Institute or area of study  MCAST launched a series of online information sessions that will allow aspiring students and their families to learn more about the College and its 190 courses starting in October 2021. The sessions will be held in July and August. The online applications will open from…

MCAST launched the 5th edition of the MCAST ICA Festival – ‘Diversify’, which will run till 25 July at Spazju Kreattiv. The festival showcases the creative work of the final-year BA students from MCAST’s Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA). The festival serves as a bridge between MCAST ICA and the local arts and design…

MCAST students will receive results MCAST is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with MUT on the various claims, including the interpretation of the salary increments of the payment structure. Students will be receiving their results as the MUT has lifted its directive following mediated negotiations which were concluded successfully today. L-istudenti tal-MCAST…

MCAST announced that a new Professional Research Doctorate (DRes) will be offered at the College. This programme of studies is the first of its kind provided at MCAST. The doctorate is a research-based EQF/MQF Level 8 qualification and focuses on the competitive behaviour of small organisations within small island states. The announcement was made today…

Updated 18 June 2021 Further to the statement issued on 17 June, MCAST and MUT have agreed to continue with mediated negotiations to resolve the current dispute. MCAST looks forward to open dialogue to resolve the situation for the benefit of staff and students. 17 June 2021 Reference is made to the trade dispute by…

On Thursday 17 June, MCAST’s Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA) inaugurated an exhibition of art and design work by second-year students following the Advanced Diploma in Art and Design and the Bachelor of Art (Honours) in Product Design. The work displayed reflects the choices learners have made in terms of the area of study…

In a circular sent to staff members and the Student Council, the Principal and CEO, Professor Joachim James Calleja, expressed his disappointment at the Union of Teachers’ directive to delay lecturing staff from submitting to Management the students’ results in a timely and pre-planned manner. He added that the directive seriously jeopardised the College’s hard…

The Government announced an investment of almost €2.75 million for students to be given apprenticeship opportunities. The investment, announced by Minister for Education Justyne Caruana and Minister for Finance and Employment Clyde Caruana, will allow MCAST to encourage more companies to recruit students in apprenticeship programmes. The COVID-19 pandemic has put several challenges on employers…