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History of THINK

How much do you know about the history of THINK? If you’re a THINK superfan, then you know that the first edition wasn’t called THINK. Read on to learn more about how THINK evolved over the last decade.
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Postcards to the Self: Memory, Art, and the Spaces In Between

Following her studies with UM’s Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences, Michelle Gialanze conducted her research on the art of remembering through a physical yet still ephemeral archive – postcards. Under the supervision of Prof. Vince Briffa and Nicole Pace from the Department of Digital Arts, she presented her final research entitled: Utilising Postcards to Create an Autobiographical Artefact of Memories of an Event.
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Exploring Birżebbuġa through Soundscapes

Have you ever thought about the social implications of sounds? Daniel Gafà explored the locality of Birżebbuġa through its soundscapes. His study highlights the role that sounds play in shaping residents' sense of place.
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Together for Our Seas

The University Maritime Platform (UMP) serves as a platform bringing experts from various backgrounds together to work on marine and maritime issues. This year, UMP is organising an international conference to foreground and discuss such concerns.
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Guardians of the Lost Web

Digital archives safeguard our shared heritage, but in an era of cyber threats and fleeting information, who will protect these modern Libraries of Alexandria? THINK speaks to Dr Charlie Abela and Luke Brincat.
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Chaotic Order: Victor Pasmore’s Abstract Art Keeps Beating

It all started with half a thousand books donated to the UM Library in 2018. Then, six years later, your columnist attended an event called Friday Talks, organised by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti (FPM), the guardians of Victor Pasmore’s legacy. And like that, you, dear reader, and I – together, we fall into the rabbit hole of abstract art. From order to chaos. Down, down, down. ‘“I wonder how many miles I’ve fallen by this time?” she said aloud. “I must be getting somewhere near the centre of the earth.”’
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URNA: Bonding Flame

URNA is Malta’s response to the 5th edition of the London Design Biennale 2025. THINK speaks to curator Andrew Borg Wirth and Arts Council Malta Internationalisation Executive Romina Delia to learn how this project seeks to create a connection between souls when experiencing a loss.
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