Professor Joachim James Calleja has been reconfirmed as Principal and CEO of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) and will be leading the College for another term. The College’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the renewal of his mandate on 26 May 2021. Professor Calleja has been serving as the CEO of…

MCAST graduates of the Master in Vocational Education Applied Research 4.0 (MVEAR 4.0) can now apply for a permanent teachers’ warrant. This approval by the Council for the Teaching Profession is a significant step in recognising the College as a key provider of initial teacher education courses and encouraging aspiring educators. Individuals who are in…

ESF 02.058 Adding Value: Nurturing Learning Journeys in IVET at MCAST MCAST researchers shared initial findings which are part of an EU Funded project entitled Adding Value: Nurturing Learning Journeys in IVET at MCAST. The findings were shared during a research symposium held at MCAST where the various research components were discussed. These include: 1….

  MCAST has launched the consultation process for the new Act and the Strategic Plan 2022-2027. Both initiatives aim to strengthen vocational and professional education in Malta and the College’s position as a community college for all. The proposed new legislation means MCAST will now have an act of its own that is distinct and…

Principal and CEO Professor Joachim James Calleja was interviewed by TKNIKA, the Basque Vocational Education and Training Applied Research Centre and featured in their internationally distributed e-newsletter. Professor Calleja spoke about the impact of VET and how a learning process can equip people with skills and competences relevant to the world of work. In particular,…

The MCAST prospectus has now been distributed in all 68 local councils in Malta and Gozo. It has also been delivered to over 50 schools and community centres. The prospectus and the selection of 190 courses can also be viewed online. The prospectus also includes information about 15 courses at Master’s level offered by the…

On 3 May, Prime Minister Robert Abela was at the MCAST Vaccine Centre to receive his first COVID-19 vaccine. He also thanked workers and volunteers at vaccination centres for their service. Staff and students of the MCAST nursing degree programme have volunteered to work at the vaccination centre to join the national efforts to ensure…

Students at the MCAST Centre of Agriculture, Aquatics and Animal Sciences are harvesting vegetables at the Centre and are donating them to Soup Kitchen OFM – Valletta. Lecturer John Galea is leading this initiative. The Soup Kitchen organises initiatives to address the basic needs of those in need with good healthy food. This objective complements…

        The Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has published its prospectus for the coming academic year 2021-22. The publication, which is also available digitally, includes details on all 190 full-time courses offered by the College, from introductory level courses to Master’s level. Six new courses are being offered reflecting…

MCAST has published MCASTlink issue 56. This new edition includes the main activities and events that took place during the last few months within the College. Even though still in a pandemic the College has remained alive and active and kept on creating opportunities out of the many challenges that we are all facing. This…