The Maltese Islands are home to some of the world’s oldest megaliths. Yet, continuous exposure to the elements has caused ongoing stone degradation.
Continue readingMEGALITH: An Investigation Into The Conservation of Our Megaliths
face:LIFT: Using Text Descriptions to Create Photo-Realistic Faces
Imagine creating photo-realistic images of faces using only text descriptions. This innovative UM software is now freely available to the public!
Continue readingFrom Student Project to Real-World Success: The CampusFM Rebranding Story
As part of their coursework, a group of Media and Knowledge Sciences students following a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Digital Arts were tasked with the challenge of rebranding CampusFM, the University of Malta’s official radio station. THINK speaks with Olga Sater, one of the students who worked on the rebranding project, about their journey.
Continue readingPreserving the Past: UM Library’s Digitisation of Centuries-old Pamphlets
The University of Malta’s Library has diligently digitised historical pamphlets, some dating as far back as the 1600s, allowing students and researchers to explore battles, cultural shifts, and more through primary sources. THINK speaks with library manager Antida Mizzi to explore the commitment to safeguarding history, making it accessible for researchers and scholars dedicated to unearthing the stories that define us.
Continue readingdot dot dot…
A group of 28 communication students from the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences set out to produce their unique take on art and creativity through their magazine, ‘dot dot dot’. THINK met up with the head of the editorial team, Julia Camilleri, to discuss their journey.
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