The STAR project, financed by Xjenza Malta through the FUSION: R&I Research Excellence Programme, has successfully concluded, bringing new opportunities for students working on their final-year dissertations. The STAR prototype was presented to the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) staff and students during an event held on 25 February at the MCAST’s…

MCAST Principal and CEO, Mr Stephen Vella, recently welcomed the Australian High Commissioner to Malta, Matt Skelly, for an introductory meeting at the College. The visit marked an important step in fostering potential collaboration between Malta and Australia in the fields of education, skills development, and workforce training. During the meeting, High Commissioner Skelly highlighted…

On Thursday, 6 February, the President of the MCAST Board of Governors, Mr Horace Laudi, held a meeting with the newly appointed Kunsill Studenti MCAST (KSM). The current Student Council was appointed at the end of 2024, and this introductory meeting provided an opportunity to discuss key issues affecting the student body while ensuring that…

The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR), in collaboration with the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) and the Malta Chamber of SMEs, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the MCAST Part-time Research Fellowship Scheme 2025. This initiative provides financial support of up to €30,000 for…

MCAST celebrated the contributions of six staff members who retired between January and mid-November 2024, recognising their years of dedication in a retirement gathering. The event served as a tribute to the time and effort these employees have devoted to supporting the College’s educational mission, its students, and the wider community. The group of retirees…

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…

MCAST and Women in Aviation Malta (WiAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 23 January. The aim of this partnership is to inspire and support more young women to pursue careers in aviation, addressing the gender imbalance and unlocking untapped potential in this exciting field.  MCAST’s expertise in vocational education combined with WiAM’s strong industry…

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….