Category: MCAST_NEWS

November 23, 2021 Communications

MCAST held a presentation event to reward the first 30 students who applied and were accepted to follow courses at the College during the 2020/21 intake. MCAST Principal and CEO Professor Joachim James Calleja, hosted the students and personally thanked them for the trust they have shown toward the College. During the event students were…

November 17, 2021 Communications

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has launched its strategic direction for the next six years. In an event held on the 17th November 2021, Minister for Education Justyne Caruana presided over the launch of the MCAST Strategic Plan 2022-2027. This document, formulated in the overarching context of the College’s Strategic Blueprint…

November 8, 2021 Communications

To mark the 100 years since the birth of the influential educator Paulo Freire, the MCAST Centre for Professional Development cordially invites the general public to the MCASTalks Paulo Freire commemorative event: ‘X’jiswa Paulo Freire illum? Why Paulo Freire today?’ 1921-2021. The event, which includes a talk by renown Frierean scholar Prof Peter Mayo, will…

November 3, 2021 Communications

The new memorandum of understanding signed between the Armed Forces of Malta and MCAST ensures that students will gain access to more training opportunities within this sector. This new five-year agreement will help in the development and training of new students and also personnel working within the AFM. During a press conference addressed by Education…

November 1, 2021 Communications

Following the Memorandum of Understanding that the Institute for Education and MCAST signed agreeing to collaborate and professionally support each other, the two institutions have joined forces for the past two years to design and develop a joint Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Early Years, Learning and Care (Top-Up). This programme aims to reach those Kindergarten…

October 28, 2021 Communications

MCAST’s 20th Anniversary talent show, titled, ‘You’re a Star’ is an event that will be taking place on the 17th of December 2021 at MCAST Administration Hall at 11am. MCAST staff and students who wish to take part are encouraged to apply for an audition by submitting the MCAST Application Form online by clicking here…

October 22, 2021 Communications

Archbishop Charles J Scicluna visited the MCAST campus in Paola on 22 October. The Archbishop was welcomed at the college by the President of the Board of Governors Professor Ian Refalo, Principal and CEO Professor Joachim James Calleja, and the chaplaincy team. During his welcome address Professor Calleja, said “the college’s key values of inclusion…

October 12, 2021 Communications

His Excellency, the President of Malta George Vella and his wife Miriam Vella, visited the MCAST Freshers’ Days activities. Minister for Education Justyne Caruana and MCAST Principal Professor Joachim James Calleja welcomed the President at the MCAST campus for the annual event. President George Vella toured several exhibitor stands at the Freshers’ Days event. This…

October 12, 2021 Communications

MED ClimAccelerator is the only regional accelerator programme focused on sustainable and cleantech startups addressing climate change. Building Global Innovators, lead partner of this Mediterranean consortium — including Cyprus (Chrysalis LEAP) and Malta (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology) — is hosting an online Demo Day on Wednesday 20th October from 10.00 to 13.00…

October 12, 2021 Communications

MCAST started the Freshers’ Days vibrant activities by announcing a collaboration agreement with the radio station Vibe FM. This partnership aims to help MCAST build yet another link with industry, enabling students to benefit from hands-on experience through internships with the company and more. VibeFM is now the College’s official radio station. Principal and CEO…