Malta’s Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers formally came to a close on 14 November 2025, marking the end of a six-month term during which the visual identity created by the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts accompanied the Presidency across official communications, events and materials. Earlier in the year, a delegation…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) and the Veterinary Surgeons Council are pleased to announce that the College’s Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine has been formally recognised by the European Commission. The qualification was included in Annex 5 of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications and titles of training courses….

From October 27 to 31, students and educators from the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Latvia, and France participated in the POVE Water Summer School held in Malta. The programme provided a valuable platform for academic exchange, professional collaboration, and an in-depth exploration of Maltese water management systems. The initiative commenced with introductory and team-building activities that...

  The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) held its annual Graduation Mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta on 13 November, celebrating the success of more than 2,826 new graduates across its six Institutes and the Gozo Campus. The Mass was attended by the MCAST President of the Board of Governors, Mr…

MCAST has launched the seventh edition of its Research and Innovation EXPO, marking a significant milestone in the College’s ongoing mission to strengthen applied research across Malta. This year’s edition sees a showcase of various projects focusing on a number of different areas and disciplines. The EXPO is being held over two days on 13…

A group of 12 education professionals from Belgium visited the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) on Monday 12 November to observe Malta’s vocational and further education system in practice. The study visit formed part of an Erasmus+ consortium initiative led by DHOS Brugge. The delegation, made up of certified teachers and school…

The Qualitative Research Conference is taking place from 10th to 12th November 2025. This year’s conference, organised by the Applied Research and Innovation Centre, is themed “Bridging Disciplines: Qualitative Research Across Fields.” Now in its fourth edition, the conference has grown into a truly international event, featuring over 30 presenters from diverse backgrounds representing a…

A two-day international workshop examining the growing influence of artificial intelligence in education was held at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) on 22 and 23 October 2025. The event, titled AI-Driven Education: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward, was organised by the Applied Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) and supported through…

MCAST’s Quality Assurance Department organised the MCAST Conference on Artificial Intelligene in Further and Higher Education on 16 October. This Conference showcased a collaborative dialogue between education, policy and regulatory sectors to explore the implications of the EU AI Act on education. The event focused on ensuring that AI in Education aligns with the principles…

Malta has launched the €8 million Malta Semiconductor Competence Centre (MSCC) under Malta Enterprise, to position the country as a recognised location for semiconductor manufacturing and specialised workforce development. MCAST will be a core partner in the centre and together with other institutions will sit on the council responsible for guiding the sector’s growth. MCAST…