MCAST Principal and CEO Mr Stephen Vella met with Counsellor Tadahiko Yamaguchi from the Embassy of Japan in Malta, accompanied by Ms Sarah Bugeja, Political and Economic Officer, to discuss educational collaboration and Malta’s role in Osaka Expo 2025. Deputy Director for Policy Analysis Ms Francesca Attard and International Business Development Manager Ms Maxine Micallef…

MCAST is one of the organisations that will collaborate with the Building and Construction Authority on the implementation of the National Building and Construction Codes. The College was represented by the Director for the Institute of Engineering and Transport Dr Inġ. Stephen Sammut at a recent press conference organised by the Building and Construction Authority…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) welcomed Her Excellency the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, to its main campus in Paola on 13 March 2025. The visit formed part of the College’s ongoing commitment to strengthening ties between academia and industry, further fostering student career development. Her Excellency was received by…

Validate to Elevate: Empowering People with Job Standards and Skills Cards The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), in collaboration with the National Skills Council (NSC) and with the support of the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), hosted a pivotal conference focusing on the role of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and…

MCAST is proud to be a partner in the groundbreaking COVERE² Project, an initiative designed to transform greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management within the agri-food production sector. COVERE²—standing for “Collecting, Verifying, Reporting, and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions”—seeks to bridge the gap between rising sustainability demands and the challenges faced by agricultural companies in reaching net-zero…

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…