MCAST’s Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) hosted the Global Game Jam 2025 last weekend, welcoming 40 participants for a 48-hour game development marathon. The event, held at the MCAST Resource Centre (MRC), brought together students, alumni, and members of the general public for an unforgettable experience of creativity and collaboration. The games jam…

On 27 January 2025, the Principal and CEO of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Mr Stephen Vella and the President of the Chamber of Engineers (CoE), Inġ. Malcolm Zammit signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which formalises a strategic collaboration between CoE and MCAST.   This MoU builds on the steadily…

Over the past two days MCAST held an onboarding event at the Paola campus and the activities will continue until Friday 24 January. The event connects students with industry partners, offering a unique opportunity to explore potential apprenticeships and prepare for their professional journey. Every year, over 2,300 MCAST students undertake apprenticeships as part of…

MCAST welcomed a delegation from Curaçao led by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Sithree van Heydoorn, on 21 January. Principal and CEO Stephen Vella, accompanied by Deputy Principal Dr Mario Cardona, Director of the Institute of Engineering and Transport Dr Ing. Stephen Sammut and Deputy Director Eugenio Busuttil welcomed the Curaçao delegation….

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has announced the new Student Council members (KSM) following the student elections held in December 2024. The council will represent the student body throughout 2025, focusing on fostering inclusivity, supporting student wellbeing, and enhancing campus life. The elections took place on 10 December, with results announced…

MCAST is now participating in the Large Ion Collider Experiment (ALICE) at the prestigious European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). Following MCAST’s acceptance as an associate academic member institution in March 2024, academics from the College’s Institute of Engineering and Transport (IET) are now actively contributing to advancements in engineering and physics. Dr Ing. Stephen…

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) ushered in the festive season with Christmas activities that brought together staff and students on campus. On 19 December, the MCAST band played festive music and toured the Paola campus visiting different institutes and offices. A mass celebration, led by College Chaplain Fr Aurelio Mule Stagno,…

The 23rd edition of the Malta Engineering Excellence Awards (MEEA) took place on 29th November 2024 at Verdala Palace, the official summer residence of the President of Malta. This year’s event, held under the patronage of Her Excellency, Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, was co-organised with The Energy and Water Agency and sponsored by…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) welcomed a Ministerial delegation from China on 16 December, marking another significant milestone in its growing partnership with Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine (JSMC). This visit reaffirms MCAST’s commitment to fostering collaboration in international vocational education and training. The Chinese delegation, led by the Hon. Vice…