Mr William Dimech, a senior lecturer at the Institute of Engineering and Transport (IET) within the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) has had his engineering research project nominated for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2022. The nominated engineering project namely, ‘Design and Implementation of a Solar Powered Programmable Electronic Charge Controller for Supercapacitor-based…

The Malta Food Citizen Lab final gala event took place at Ghammieri farm on the 5th December 2022. The event honourably welcomed H.E Kerem A. Kiratli Ambassador of Turkey to Malta, Mr Brian Vella CEO of Malta Food Agency , Ms Selen Tokcan Secretary General of Sabri Ulker Foundation, Food Trust Ambassadors, the project implementors…

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) hosted around 90 career guidance teachers, and professionals from state, church, and independent schools for a seminar titled, ‘Your Route to Success’, following the College’s new prospectus launch. During the seminar career guidance teachers were presented with the new MCAST prospectus, and a presentation on how…

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) officially launched the new prospectus for the academic year 2023-24 offering 200 courses from introductory level to degree courses. The vocational qualifications offered by the College include a strong element of work-based learning for students to enjoy practical, hands-on learning in various subjects, including creative arts,…

Students following courses at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) won the IEEE Region 8 Robot Championships 2022, organised by Dr Conrad Attard, Chair of IEEE Region 8  Professional and Educational Activities and the IEEE Malta Section. Jean-Paul Bonavia, Gabriel Giordmaina, and Zack Farrugia, who are currently reading for a Bachelor of…

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) held a research-themed conference, titled, ‘Fueling Creative Minds Through Applied Qualitative Research’ on campus in Paola. A total of 113 delegates registered and attended this informative and educational conference. Through-out the conference local academics and students presented 25 paper presentations, and 18 poster exhibits. International academics…

Students following courses at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST), successfully launched a special spatial balloon from Germany that reached the stratosphere. This Erasmus+ project was led by the Institute of Engineering and Transport (IET) senior lecturer Dr Ing. Clive Seguna, assisted by technician Ivan Fabri. Students are currently following Advanced Diplomas…

MCAST observed a two-minute silence in memory of Bernice Cassar and all victims of domestic violence. Students and staff gathered in front of Students’ House in the presence of the victim’s family members as a gesture of respect and a united stand against violence. Youth workers from Aġenzija Zgħażagħ also performed a brief sketch inviting…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), together with the Institute of Business, Management, and Commerce (IBMC), have today signed a three-year agreement with local cloud software solutions company Scope Solutions. Through this agreement, lecturers and students will have the requisite license to train and practise on Scope’s cloud-based accountancy programme Xero. Xero…