The Waterline Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionising advanced water skills and digital innovation in the water sector, successfully hosted a two-part International Academic-to-Business event on January 30th and February 20th, 2025. The online sessions brought together over 70 participants worldwide, including academics, industry professionals and business representatives, to discuss the latest advancements in…

Outstanding student achievements in business and financial services were celebrated today during a presentation of the Fexserv Awards, held at MCAST. The annual event recognises academic excellence and research innovation, honouring top-performing students for their dedication and accomplishments. Awards were presented by MCAST Principal and CEO, Mr Stephen Vella, alongside the Director of the Institute…

MCAST Principal and CEO Mr Stephen Vella met with Counsellor Tadahiko Yamaguchi from the Embassy of Japan in Malta, accompanied by Ms Sarah Bugeja, Political and Economic Officer, to discuss educational collaboration and Malta’s role in Osaka Expo 2025. Deputy Director for Policy Analysis Ms Francesca Attard and International Business Development Manager Ms Maxine Micallef…

MCAST is one of the organisations that will collaborate with the Building and Construction Authority on the implementation of the National Building and Construction Codes. The College was represented by the Director for the Institute of Engineering and Transport Dr Inġ. Stephen Sammut at a recent press conference organised by the Building and Construction Authority…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) welcomed Her Excellency the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, to its main campus in Paola on 13 March 2025. The visit formed part of the College’s ongoing commitment to strengthening ties between academia and industry, further fostering student career development. Her Excellency was received by…

Validate to Elevate: Empowering People with Job Standards and Skills Cards The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), in collaboration with the National Skills Council (NSC) and with the support of the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), hosted a pivotal conference focusing on the role of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and…

MCAST is proud to be a partner in the groundbreaking COVERE² Project, an initiative designed to transform greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management within the agri-food production sector. COVERE²—standing for “Collecting, Verifying, Reporting, and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions”—seeks to bridge the gap between rising sustainability demands and the challenges faced by agricultural companies in reaching net-zero…

The STAR project, financed by Xjenza Malta through the FUSION: R&I Research Excellence Programme, has successfully concluded, bringing new opportunities for students working on their final-year dissertations. The STAR prototype was presented to the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) staff and students during an event held on 25 February at the MCAST’s…