Category: MCAST_NEWS

December 14, 2020 Communications

      Today 14 December, the Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) organised its annual Research and Innovation Expo 2020. This two-day event is part of the College’s drive to increase industry-relevant research as it prepares to launch its first professional doctoral programme. The Expo is showcasing the research projects undertaken by…

December 10, 2020 Communications

    Today 10 December, the Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) hosted a debate to mark International Human Rights Day. The event provided an opportunity for lecturers and students from the Institute of Community Services (ICS) to discuss the provision of specialized training for social care professionals on domestic violence. The live-streamed…

November 27, 2020 Communications

The Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is one of the key partners in the newly established Foundation for Transport. The transport sector is experiencing challenges regarding the skills and competences required and MCAST is well placed to contribute to upskilling and reskilling needed in the industry. In November, MCAST Principal and CEO…

November 25, 2020 Communications

The Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is participating in 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence, the human rights campaign supported by the United Nations. The Institute of Community Services (ICS) in collaboration with the Commission on Gender-based Violence and Domestic Violence is leading this initiative through several social media messages…

November 19, 2020 Communications

    MCAST launched a new call for companies to increase the number of apprenticeships offered in 2021. From next year, about 1,500 students will be participating in apprenticeships, Minister for Education and Employment Owen Bonnici announced today. Over the past two years, almost 2,000 companies have offered placements to students and collaborated with the…

November 18, 2020 Communications

    The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) donated the Bulldog TMK1 aircraft to MCAST’s Institute for Engineering and Transport. This is part of an ongoing collaboration and partnership agreement between the two entities. MCAST will use the aircraft to train students in the basics of aircraft maintenance before they start their training with industry….

November 11, 2020 Communications

    On 6 November, MCAST organised a workshop for policymakers and researchers in collaboration with the Chamber of SMEs to discuss solutions for reviving economies following the pandemic crisis. The event is part of a project funded by the Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (Climate-KIC) which is supported by the European Institute of Innovation…

November 10, 2020 Communications

The Ministry for Education and Employment is proud to announce the launch of the Malta Vocational Education and Training Awards for the first time.  These awards provide a platform where good practice, innovation and excellent in VET is given a higher profile and improved visibility. The launch of the Malta VET Awards is aligned with…

November 6, 2020 Communications

Following the publication of SEC and Matriculation results on 6 November, MCAST issued a final call for applications. The call will be open to prospective applicants between Monday 9 November and Friday 13 November. This is the first time that the College is issuing a late call in November as it responds to the needs…

November 5, 2020 Communications

For the safety of its community and due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, the Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has decided to postpone graduation ceremonies initially planned for the end of November. Around 680 students were scheduled to attend fourteen graduation ceremonies over the coming weeks. The new date…