7 July 2020 Appointment of Registrar at MCAST The Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has appointed Ms Maria Pace as Director Registrar. Ms Pace has extensive experience in the educational sphere spanning around thirty-five years. These include teaching at primary and post-secondary levels as well as various leadership positions, namely as Head…

MCAST collaborates with European partners on vocational training and water-related education In many countries, especially in Europe, we take our clean drinking water for granted. The process of water production is a complex one which requires a skilled workforce to operate. Several European countries are struggling with a shortage of young people interested in water-related…

Prof Ian Refalo Appointed as MCAST president The government has appointed Prof. Ian Refalo as president of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). Prof. Refalo is a professor of public law and served for several years as Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Malta. He occupies the position…

Media Release 6 May 2020 MCAST announces prospectus for next academic year: more than 190 full-time courses for over 7,000 students MCAST has announced the publication of its prospectus for the academic year 2020/2021 during a press conference. Minister Owen Bonnici said that “MCAST has always provided an education that extends beyond the classroom curriculum…

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. We cannot deny that the COVID-19 pandemic brought about changes in all aspects of our so-called normal life. We are going through extraordinary times, hoping that this period will soon be over so that we will go back to what we are accustomed to. However, this phase has also…

A Maltese student has expressed her gratitude after being given the support needed to be able to finish her online assignments as students suddenly find themselves having to study and complete their work from home. Full Article

MCAST Online Learning Press Release MCAST Media Release C19 Online Learning 15 3 2020 Stqarrija 15 ta’ Marzu 2020 L-MCAST joffri opportunitajiet ta’ tagħlim onlajn b’reazzjoni għal COVID-19 Wara l-aħbar tal-Gvern dwar l-għeluq tal-istituzzjonijiet edukattivi kollha (Avviż Legali 41), l-MCAST se joffri opportunitajiet ta’ tagħlim onlajn lill-istudenti fl-istituti kollha tiegħu. Din hija parti mill-inizjattivi meħuda…

Students participate in the Robotics Competition in Dubai On Tuesday 22nd October 2019, First Global Team Malta 2019 participated in the robotics competition in Dubai. The team was made up of students Amy Ann Debono, Katia Cassar, Miraine Galea, Alexander Fiott and Mandy Farrugia, all following the Advanced Diploma in IT (Software Development) and chosen as…

MCAST and the Foundation of Social Welfare standards signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the College’s premises in Paola on the 30th January 2020. The purpose of this memorandum is to develop and strengthen their collaborative relationship to develop the improved wellbeing of young persons at high risk of social exclusion aged between 16 and 25….

Campaign  Seeds for the trees (Holm Oak, Cypress, Lentil and Almond Tree) MCAST have started on the campaign to encourage staff and students to voluntarily help grow indigenous trees and the first sessions were held at Students’ House. Seeds for the trees (Holm Oak, Cypress, Lentil and Almond Tree) were provided for free, together with…