The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) and the Western Regional Council signed a memorandum of understanding which will strengthen the collaborative relationship between both institutions. This collaboration agreement ensures that the area of vocational education, including life-long learning both on a full-time and part-time basis is strengthened. Moreover, MCAST students shall now…

MCAST and MG2i officials have joined the Maltese trade delegation to Ghana. The business delegation is led by the Hon. Dr Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade. The trade mission is visiting Accra, Ghana and aims to provide Malta-based businesses with the opportunity to expand into new markets or grow existing…

A fire broke out at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST). The fire which ignited from an electrical switchboard at the Institute of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been controlled. MCAST staff quickly reported on the scene and helped in limiting the spread of the fire. During these emergency operations, all…

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) will be awarding certifications to the first 29 alumni who have successfully passed the Engineering Pre Warrant Qualification Course (PWQC). This event will underline the alumni’s hard work and recognizes their important contributions to the field of engineering both nationally and internationally. Moreover, the engineering board…

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Aaron Farrugia visited the Institute of Engineering and Transport (IET) at the College’s Main Campus in Paola. During his visit, Hon Farrugia toured the aviation workshops and the new state-of-the-art maritime centre (CMS). Senior management from the IET met with Minister Farrugia and discussed the current work being done…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) announced a two-day national sports symposium that will take place on the 23 and 24 of February 2023 at the Paola Campus. The symposium organised by the College’s Institute of Community Services (ICS) is entitled “Challenging the Status Quo: Inspiring a Legacy Beyond the 2023 Major…

The MCAST Staff Committee and the Chaplaincy organised this year’s Christmas mass and activity for staff members. This activity was an opportunity to bring everyone together before the holidays. An increase in staff participation in all aspects of the celebration marked this year’s Christmas Mass. Preparation started two months earlier, and participants were roped into…

 As the year comes to a close, it is also an opportunity to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned and on the strengths of the College as a place where staff and students succeed. This was a successful year. We started the year with the opening of the MCAST Resource Centre, and it is…

The College is organising several activities before the Christmas break. On Monday, 19 December, the President Professor Ian Refalo and the Principal Professor Joachim James Calleja, exchanged greetings during a staff gathering held at the Administration Hall. Addressing staff members, Professor Calleja said: “Your presence shows an abundance of commitment and willingness to take the…

The Journal of Marine Science & Engineering (SCIE-indexed, IF:2.744; ISSN 2077-1312) is an international open access journal reporting on marine science. A call for submission of papers to a Special Issue entitled “New Frontiers Research on Ocean Observation” has been recently published (https://lnkd.in/g7CTWsE2). This initiative bears the MCAST flag through Aldo Drago, Professor in Oceanography…