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Dignity in Defiance: A Conversation with Dr Andrè Callus

HUMS marked the conferment of an honorary doctorate on Dr Andrè Callus by inviting him to discuss his activism in detail, shedding light not only on his background but also on the meaning behind the activism. The unique and personal insights offered by Callus illuminate the context within which one of Malta’s leading NGOs operates, and what has made it a success.

The Economy and the Book: Charting a Sustainable Future for Maltese Literature

What does it take for a micro-economy like Malta’s to sustain a thriving book industry? How can local authors compete with international markets, and what economic challenges are shaping the literary world? With its inaugural edition, ‘The Economy and the Book’, the National Book Council’s first Annual Book Conference sets out to answer these questions, bringing together key players to contemplate the industry’s future.

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From Cinderella to Centre Stage: Malta’s Creative Sector and Vision 2050

A once significantly smaller arts and culture sector is stepping out of the shadows. At a recent Vision 2050 consultation, policymakers, artists, and academics explored how creativity can shape the nation’s future, balancing heritage, innovation, and economic growth. From theatre to publishing, gymnastics to urban design, the long-overlooked Cinderella sector is finally being recognised as central to Malta’s social and economic story.

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The Art of Access: Dusk Dialogues and the Language of Understanding and Meaning-Making

‘Dusk Dialogues: Conversations on Accessibility’ was a talk which revealed the parallels across the domains of art and education, as both rely on imagination, storytelling, and embodied experience to make ideas more accessible. Speakers Prof. Adrian-Mario Gellel from UM and curator Gabriel Zammit argue that true access can open pathways for everyone, from young people all the way to adulthood.

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Can Economics Protect the Environment?

How much is Comino worth? €2,000,000? €20,000,000? Surely it is priceless? Yet, when it comes to economics and policy, priceless often means worthless. THINK examines how putting a price on the environment could actually protect it.

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The Heart of the Classroom: Learning as the Ultimate Act of Care

THINK meets with National Book Prize winner, Prof. Mary Darmanin, to discuss Maltese children’s profound understanding of teacher relationships and educational justice.

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Malta’s First UNESCO Chair in Global Adult Education

In 2020, the University of Malta obtained its first-ever UNESCO Chair. Tackling the theme of Global Adult Education, Prof. Peter Mayo reflects on 5 years as chairholder as his first term comes to a close. With THINK, he discusses what the chairmanship entails, the difference between adult education and lifelong learning, as well as the Cold War context behind the distinction.

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Impressions of China – Restoring My Faith in Humanity

Following his recent travels in Yinchuan, China, Chev. Prof. Renald Blundell has put pen to paper to share his experience. Blundell visited Yinchuan to deliver a lecture on Moringa oleifera’s bioactive compounds at the 9th International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food. But what came out of this experience would have a lasting impact on both his audience and himself.

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Summer Fruit Special: 🍑 or 🍈?

THINK is dedicated to answering the hard questions, those questions that leave you chewing your nails in the middle of the night. 🍑 or 🍈? Jonathan Firbank is our 🍑 specialist, and David Mizzi is the 🍈 majordomo! Two fruits, two writers, but only one can be the summer fruit sensation.

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Which Country has the Best 🍆?

Some are long and hard, others big and fat, others still are thin and bendy, while some are just short, round, and stubby. 🍆 come (usually) in all shapes and sizes, but does bigger necessarily mean better? What’s the difference between a 🍆 from the USA and one from Thailand? Join us as we take a quick tour of the different 🍆 from around the world and learn how best to handle each one!

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