Do you consider yourself a foodie with a passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle? Are you interested in the science of food, and do you want to help our planet become more sustainable? Can you see yourself working as an allied health professional with your own private practice? Look no further than this upcoming course from the Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition that will equip you to pursue abundant career opportunities in the field of Food and Nutritional Sciences.
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Beaches are dynamic entities, constantly undergoing erosion and change, which can have significant impacts on recreational, economic, and social activities. The SIPOBED project, led by Prof. Sebastiano D’Amico and his team at the Department of Geosciences, aims to tackle the challenges posed by beach erosion. By harnessing the power of satellite observations and artificial intelligence algorithms, the project provides extensive and accurate measurements of the depth of the seafloor in pocket beaches around Malta. This valuable information helps stakeholders make informed decisions regarding coastal management, infrastructure development, and risk mitigation. Through a combination of innovative technologies and local research, the SIPOBED project offers practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of Malta’s beaches, ensuring the preservation of these valuable natural resources for future generations.
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If you are one of the 515 million (monthly) active users who listen to music on Spotify, then you know how music can help you get through the day. Today, Spotify has over four billion playlists to choose from whilst studying, so get your study mood on: shuffle, play, and switch the brain button on while you read about why music is an essential part of our lives!
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Discover the revolutionary Aerogen project, harnessing the power of modified water vapor to disinfect surfaces without traditional chemicals. Learn how researchers at the University of Malta are leading the way in combating bacteria with this eco-friendly solution.
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Explore the complex debate around animal testing. Discover the current regulations, ethical concerns, alternatives, and the critical role animals have played in medical breakthroughs.
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Calling all nature enthusiasts. Are you alarmed by the rapid decline of critters which pollinate our plants? Do you want to have a positive impact on the world around you? Then consider signing up to become a citizen scientist in the Malta Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (MPOMS) today!
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Are you a medical student feeling lost or maybe thinking of embarking on the journey to become a doctor? Struggling to juggle your studies while living a life outside medicine? Remain calm! THINK Magazine sat down with Dr Sarah Cuschieri to discuss her latest book A Pocket Guide for Medical Students, full of tips and tricks on how to survive and thrive during medical school and beyond.
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Video game characters can be increasingly complex and lifelike. Some can even simulate deeply believable and complex emotional situations. We immerse ourselves in their stories, but could we ever fall in love with them? That is the question posed by Dr Renata Ntelia in her PhD thesis.
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The University of Malta (UM) has set out to become a sustainability ‘Living Laboratory’. Jonathan Firbank speaks with Prof. Maria Attard about the Committee for Sustainability at the University of Malta, C-SUM, and its role in this interdisciplinary, interdepartmental experiment.
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Cancer behaviour is highly complex. Tumour cells are adept at evading the body’s defence mechanisms and therapeutic drugs over time. At Mater Dei Hospital, a multidisciplinary team of health professionals is analysing a rare case of cancer cell transformation that may uncover new therapeutic approaches for patients with this cancer type.
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