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A Decade of Open Access at UM

This year marks a significant milestone for UM as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of OAR@UM, the University’s Open Access Repository. Its role reflects UM’s commitment to enhance the visibility and dissemination of research output generated at UM.

3D Printing Balloons Inflates Enthusiasm for Future Technology

With the rise in popularity of 3D printing, the medium has become more accessible. What’s more, recent advancements in the field have made the technology rather intriguing. THINK explores the latest UM research on the development of 3D-printed balloons.

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Water, Malta and a Fraught Future

Water is the last resource. The politics, deprivation and conflict created by water insecurity will define the future. Malta, as one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, will be ahead of the historical and technological curve.

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Our Brain Beyond The Sky

The University of Malta’s Boundaries of the Brain laboratory is developing a toolbox that can help study spaceflight’s impact on the brain.

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AGORA: The Maltese Economy and Labour Market

Malta has the fastest-growing economy in the EU, yet simultaneously the largest number of soup kitchens. How is such an anomaly possible?

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Beyond Patriarchy: Sexuality and Womanhood in a Man’s World

We live in a world that thrives on societal norms and stereotypes. For women, the battle for sexual autonomy means challenging expectations and breaking out beyond the confines of patriarchy.

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Public 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.

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Curious Beauty: An Alternative Costume Exhibition

THINK visits Palazzo Falson in Mdina to see an exhibition on Maltese historical costume and accessories worn throughout the 18th–20th centuries!

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On-Site Solutions: How Project ACTIVE is Disrupting the Disinfectant Industry

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world realised the importance of surface disinfectants. Unfortunately, as global demand surged, it became clear that supply chains could not keep up. What if there was a way for end-users to create their own disinfectants?

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Food Security in Malta: Is it Possible?

It is unlikely that Malta can ever become self-sufficient when it comes to food. The next best thing for the island is to guarantee sustainable food security. THINK sits with 4 experts to see how this could be possible.

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