MCAST and Women in Aviation Malta (WiAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 23 January. The aim of this partnership is to inspire and support more young women to pursue careers in aviation, addressing the gender imbalance and unlocking untapped potential in this exciting field.  MCAST’s expertise in vocational education combined with WiAM’s strong industry…

Over the past two days MCAST held an onboarding event at the Paola campus and the activities will continue until Friday 24 January. The event connects students with industry partners, offering a unique opportunity to explore potential apprenticeships and prepare for their professional journey. Every year, over 2,300 MCAST students undertake apprenticeships as part of…

MCAST welcomed a delegation from Curaçao led by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Sithree van Heydoorn, on 21 January. Principal and CEO Stephen Vella, accompanied by Deputy Principal Dr Mario Cardona, Director of the Institute of Engineering and Transport Dr Ing. Stephen Sammut and Deputy Director Eugenio Busuttil welcomed the Curaçao delegation….

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has announced the new Student Council members (KSM) following the student elections held in December 2024. The council will represent the student body throughout 2025, focusing on fostering inclusivity, supporting student wellbeing, and enhancing campus life. The elections took place on 10 December, with results announced…

MCAST is now participating in the Large Ion Collider Experiment (ALICE) at the prestigious European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). Following MCAST’s acceptance as an associate academic member institution in March 2024, academics from the College’s Institute of Engineering and Transport (IET) are now actively contributing to advancements in engineering and physics. Dr Ing. Stephen…

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) ushered in the festive season with Christmas activities that brought together staff and students on campus. On 19 December, the MCAST band played festive music and toured the Paola campus visiting different institutes and offices. A mass celebration, led by College Chaplain Fr Aurelio Mule Stagno,…

The 23rd edition of the Malta Engineering Excellence Awards (MEEA) took place on 29th November 2024 at Verdala Palace, the official summer residence of the President of Malta. This year’s event, held under the patronage of Her Excellency, Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, was co-organised with The Energy and Water Agency and sponsored by…

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) welcomed a Ministerial delegation from China on 16 December, marking another significant milestone in its growing partnership with Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine (JSMC). This visit reaffirms MCAST’s commitment to fostering collaboration in international vocational education and training. The Chinese delegation, led by the Hon. Vice…

Last Friday 6 December 2024, the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) concluded this year’s graduation ceremonies with a historic milestone at the MCAST Gozo Campus. For the first time, Level 6 graduates were celebrated at the Gozo Campus, marking a significant achievement in the College’s journey of growth and inclusivity. During the…

Students following courses at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) participated in the IEEE Region 8 Robot Championship. The IEEE Region 8 Robot Championship Malta 2024 was organised by IEEE Malta Section, IEEE Region 8, IEEE Malta Computer Society, and the Professional and Educational Subcommittee on the 23rd and 24th of November…