Author: Communications

November 11, 2020 Communications

For the first time, MCAST issued a final call in November to accommodate students who have now received their SEC and Matriculation results. The call is open to prospective applicants until Monday 16 November. Students have reacted positively to the College’s flexible and inclusive approach in these exceptional pandemic circumstances. In October, when the College…

November 11, 2020 Communications

    On 6 November, MCAST organised a workshop for policymakers and researchers in collaboration with the Chamber of SMEs to discuss solutions for reviving economies following the pandemic crisis. The event is part of a project funded by the Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (Climate-KIC) which is supported by the European Institute of Innovation…

November 10, 2020 Communications

The Ministry for Education and Employment is proud to announce the launch of the Malta Vocational Education and Training Awards for the first time.  These awards provide a platform where good practice, innovation and excellent in VET is given a higher profile and improved visibility. The launch of the Malta VET Awards is aligned with…

November 6, 2020 Communications

Following the publication of SEC and Matriculation results on 6 November, MCAST issued a final call for applications. The call will be open to prospective applicants between Monday 9 November and Friday 13 November. This is the first time that the College is issuing a late call in November as it responds to the needs…

November 5, 2020 Communications

For the safety of its community and due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, the Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has decided to postpone graduation ceremonies initially planned for the end of November. Around 680 students were scheduled to attend fourteen graduation ceremonies over the coming weeks. The new date…

October 30, 2020 Communications

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Malta College of Arts Science and Technology (MCAST) illuminated Student House with pink lights throughout this last week of October. The College wants to send out a message on the importance of shining a light on this topic and the seriousness of the disease. The aim is to…

October 26, 2020 Communications

MCAST Principal and CEO Prof Joachim James Calleja was re-elected President of the European Forum of Vocational Education and Training (EfVET) after already serving for two years. EfVET is one of the leading European-wide professional associations which was set up in 1991 by Vocational Education and Training providers. The organisation serves a network of 1,500…

October 23, 2020 Communications

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Europe’s largest student organisation, is set to expand its presence in Malta and open a section at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST). Established in 1990, ESN is present in 42 countries and in over 1,000 higher education institutions. As a non-profit student organisation, ESN represents all…

October 21, 2020 Communications

    Motors Inc, the official distributor of Kia Motors in Malta, has donated a KIA OPTIMA from its range of Kia model line-up to the Malta College ofArts, Science and Technology (MCAST), for educational purpose.  The vehicle will be specifically used for the training of MCAST students in mechanics and operations participating in courses…

October 19, 2020 Communications

Opening Ceremony streamed online     The Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) organised its opening ceremony for the new academic year on 19 October as an online event for staff and students. In view of COVID-19 restrictions, the College held the event with limited participation to ensure safety while encouraging staff and…