Malta has the fastest-growing economy in the EU, yet simultaneously the largest number of soup kitchens. How is such an anomaly possible?
Continue readingAGORA: The Maltese Economy and Labour Market
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.
Continue readingPublic Spaces for Citizens
This year, THINK explores the concepts of space, specifically cyberspace, personal space, and natural space. However, recent events have led us to examine another type of space: public space.
Continue readingSmartAP: Assisting Pilots with AI
As passengers, we often overlook the complexity and challenges faced by pilots as they navigate the skies. THINK explores SmartAP, a cutting-edge AI technology that could help pilots combat stalling and difficult landing situations. Buckle up, sit back, and enjoy the journey!
Continue readingReconsidering Reason: Ableism and Speciesism in Moral Philosophy
The ability to reason has been the hallmark of humanity for centuries. It has been used as the foundation for numerous ethical systems. Yet using reason as humanity’s signature feature ostracises those with severe to profound cognitive disabilities, giving moral philosophy ableist undertones. THINK speaks with Dr Kurt Borg and Prof. Anne-Marie Callus to discuss.
Continue readingZEROCO2 Buildings: A Step Closer to Carbon Neutrality
There is more to making a building energy efficient than simply installing PV Panels. To create a truly zero-energy building, a holistic approach involving engineers, architects, and builders needs to be taken. THINK sits with Prof. Ing. Charles Yousif and his team to see what such an approach looks like.
Continue readingPlaying Maltese History
When we study history, we might think of larger-than-life figures such as William the Conqueror and Napoleon or of crucial dates such as the French Revolution of 1789 or the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. But it is also possible to look at history through the lens of microhistory and socio-economic processes, focusing on the daily lives of the people or communities that lived through the time. For the team behind the project Playing Maltese History, this lens was the starting point for their video game, Valletta: Streets of History.
Continue readingJoin THINK at this year’s Campus Book Fest!
This year’s Campus Book Fest will take place from the 22nd to the 24th of March. Discover your next read, find out more about local writers and publishers, or just come say hi to the THINK team!
Continue readingWe Be (Game) Jammin’ – The Global Game Jam 2023
For many of us, video games are a fun way to spend an evening. However, for some, video games are an integral part of our lives. When we’re not playing them, we’re reading about them, trawling through forums and ‘let’s plays’, and making them. The Global Game Jam brings together like-minded people for an intense three days of developing a game from scratch.
Continue readingEating Disorders in Malta
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are usually associated with teenage women. However, eating disorders can affect anyone, irrespective of gender or age. A local study examines eating disorders in those aged between 10 and 16 years.
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