Society

Championing Research Excellence: The HRS4R Journey at the University of Malta

Andrea Cuschieri 06/06/2023

The HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is an ongoing project aimed at improving the working conditions and recruitment processes for researchers, including resident academics and Research Support Officers (RSOs). THINK recently interviewed Dr Karen Cacciattolo to walk us through the work conducted by the HRS4R committee at the University of Malta (UM), the significance of this project, past actions taken, and upcoming plans.

Rethinking Economic Progress

Miguel Azzopardi 29/05/2023

In today’s society, the pursuit of economic growth has become an unquestioned goal. Politicians and policymakers often use increasing GDP as a measure of progress without critically examining its implications. However, this prevailing approach needs reconsideration. Economic policies should prioritize serving societal interests rather than prioritizing growth for the sake of growth. It is time to redefine our understanding of well-being and explore alternative models that lead to a more sustainable and equitable future.

Help Monitor the Buzz – Join the Malta Pollinator Monitoring Scheme

Andrea Cuschieri 27/04/2023

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!

Malta’s Prehistoric Temples and the People Who Built Them

Josse Schubert 19/04/2023

The Maltese megalithic temples were built over 5,000 years ago. To find out how the people that built the temples saw the world, Dr Tore Lomsdalen conducted his PhD project on the worldview and cosmology of the prehistoric Maltese temple builders. He found that the temples were intentionally positioned to be intervisible and oriented towards certain stars that were significant for these ancient people.