Students from the BSc (Hons) and MSc programs in Environmental Science at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology recently participated in an intensive field-based learning experience at the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, one of Europe’s most ecologically significant protected areas. This international field trip, which was funded by MCAST’s Erasmus+ Projects…

MCAST launched its 25th anniversary programme on 25 March 2026, marking a key milestone in its growth and role in Malta’s education sector. At the MCAST Resource Centre, students and staff gathered to mark the occasion. Speakers described the College’s development from its beginnings in 2001, with just over 1000 students, to its current student…

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Polytechnic University to strengthen future collaboration in education, particularly in the aviation sector. The agreement focuses on aviation studies and will provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience in the industry. It also opens the door for postgraduate…

Photography lecturer and artist Therese Debono has been awarded The Maltese Falcon Award for Best Artwork at the Malta Biennale 2026 for her project Blank. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Oratory of St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, following the decision of an independent international jury of visual arts experts. The…

MCAST’s Applied Research and Innovation Centre launched the Quantitative Research Hub on 12 March, an initiative to build quantitative research skills across institutes. Under the direction of Dr William Gatt Fenech and Dr Jean-Pierre Brincat, the Hub will act as a central resource for quantitative methods and statistical analysis at the College. The initiative is…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KM Malta Airlines and Centrecom Ltd to strengthen collaboration in education and training for the aviation sector. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the three organisations, creating new opportunities for students to gain practical industry exposure while…

Girls in STEM event at MCAST to promote gender equality in technical careers More than 350 students from State, Church and independent schools took part in a Girls in STEM event at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) on 9 March, aimed at encouraging young people to explore careers in science, technology,…

Stephen Vella Prinċipal u Kap Eżekuttiv Launch – Women in Action Network Illum qed niltaqgħu biex inwasslu messaġġ ċar: fl-MCAST irridu ambjent fejn kull persuna għandha ċ-ċans tikber, tikkontribwixxi u tmexxi. It-tnedija tan-Network Women in Action hija pass ieħor f’din id- direzzjoni. Dan in-network twieled minn bżonn reali. Fl-MCAST għandna kważi elf mara — aktar…

By Stephen Vella, MCAST Principal and CEO Recent comments made during a radio programme by the Rector of the University of Malta, Prof Alfred Vella, regarding the financial deficit currently faced by the University require clarification, particularly about the role and development of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). A healthy debate…