The Qualitative Research Conference is taking place from 10th to 12th November 2025. This year’s conference, organised by the Applied Research and Innovation Centre, is themed “Bridging Disciplines: Qualitative Research Across Fields.” Now in its fourth edition, the conference has grown into a truly international event, featuring over 30 presenters from diverse backgrounds representing a…

A two-day international workshop examining the growing influence of artificial intelligence in education was held at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) on 22 and 23 October 2025. The event, titled AI-Driven Education: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward, was organised by the Applied Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) and supported through…

MCAST’s Quality Assurance Department organised the MCAST Conference on Artificial Intelligene in Further and Higher Education on 16 October. This Conference showcased a collaborative dialogue between education, policy and regulatory sectors to explore the implications of the EU AI Act on education. The event focused on ensuring that AI in Education aligns with the principles…

Malta has launched the €8 million Malta Semiconductor Competence Centre (MSCC) under Malta Enterprise, to position the country as a recognised location for semiconductor manufacturing and specialised workforce development. MCAST will be a core partner in the centre and together with other institutions will sit on the council responsible for guiding the sector’s growth. MCAST…

MCAST has received a wide range of feedback from entities and individuals following the launch of the public consultation on the draft MCAST Vision Towards 2030 Strategic Plan. The consultation, which opened on 29 September until 17 October, has drawn responses from students, staff, policy makers, employers, social partners, and members of the public. The…

The Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) at MCAST has achieved remarkable success at the FIRST Global Robotics Competition, held this year in Panama, proudly representing Malta among the world’s most talented young innovators. In the final rounds, MCAST’s students formed an alliance with teams from Serbia, Lithuania, and Kenya, achieving an outstanding second…

On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) opened its first educational centre outside of Europe at the Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine (JSMC) in the city of Yancheng, China. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ms Kimberly Zammit, Deputy Head of the Embassy of Malta in China, who…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) hosted the Conference of the European Network of Innovative Higher Education Institutions (ENIHEI), a network of 38 higher education institutions across Europe, with outstanding performance in some area of the European innovation system. Having been set up by the European Commission in 2022, ENIHEI members share…

MCAST Principal and CEO, Mr Stephen Vella, has launched a programme of College encounters aimed at strengthening collaboration across the College. The initiative combines institute meetings with on-site visits, giving staff more opportunities to share their views and shape future priorities. The first phase, held in September, saw a series of meetings with each institute….

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) opened the 2025–2026 academic year on Wednesday, 1 October, with a ceremony held at the Main Hall of the Administration Building. The event, themed “Creating with Care, Learning with Purpose,” set a reflective and forward-looking tone as the College prepares to mark its 25th anniversary in…