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MCAST Research Fellowship Scheme 2024 Awardees Announced

MCAST Research Fellowship Scheme 2024 Awardees Announced
Nov 13 2024 Share

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti has announced the recipients of the MCAST Research Fellowship Scheme 2024, an initiative that seeks to strengthen research and innovation in Malta. Run in partnership with MCAST, the scheme opens doors for academics and young people to participate in projects that tackle pressing national challenges.

The scheme will fund four projects in critical areas, including Intelligent Manufacturing, Future Digital Technologies, and Environmental Sustainability. Highlighting  the importance of such initiatives, Azzopardi Tanti stated, “This government is investing in projects that improve the quality of life for Maltese citizens, and research and innovation are key to our country’s future.”

Among the awarded projects is Sea2Tech, a venture exploring seaweed recycling for industrial use. Researcher Alexia Massa Gallucci emphasized its ecological benefits, calling it a model for sustainable resource use. Industry partner Ing. David Sciberras from Invent 3D highlighted the importance of academic-industry partnerships, which he believes are essential to maintaining competitiveness and tackling technological challenges through innovative solutions.

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Patrice Evra Joins List Of Football Legends At Sigma

Patrice Evra Joins List Of Football Legends At Sigma
Nov 13 2024 Share

Former Manchester United and Juventus star Patrice Evra has once again been spotted in Malta as he joined the list of football legends at this year’s Sigma.

This comes after he received a hero’s welcome at the Mediterrane Film Festival earlier this year.

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Evra seem to have taken a liking to the island, after back in summer 2024 he visited the island and met fans, the President, dined with chef Marvin Gauci and even held a Master Class as part of the film festival.

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L-Istorja, Int: Celebrating 50 Years Of Malta As A Republic

L-Istorja, Int: Celebrating 50 Years Of Malta As A Republic
Nov 13 2024 Share

On December 13, 1974, under heavy rain, the Maltese and Gozitan people gathered in St. George’s Square, Valletta, to hear Sir Anthony Mamo, the first President of Malta, give his inaugural address to the Republic. Fifty years later, on December 13, 2024, the public is invited back to St. George’s Square to commemorate Malta’s journey as a republic with an audiovisual celebration titled ‘L-Istorja Aħna.’

This year’s theme, ‘L-Istorja, Int’, gives the occasion a personal touch, emphasizing that the country’s history is also the story of each Maltese and Gozitan citizen. This event is designed to highlight how the achievements of Malta as a republic are shared and experienced by all citizens, collectively and individually.

At a press conference, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, announced that the main event will feature a large-scale audiovisual show to take place on December 13, 14, and 15 in St. George’s Square. The show will use the façade of the President’s Palace as a digital canvas, narrating Malta’s history, from its achievements and milestones as a republic to the aspirations for its future.

Aaron Zahra, Chairman of Festivals Malta, noted that this celebration reflects the importance of Malta’s journey over the past fifty years. The show, ‘L-Istorja, Aħna’ will be a visual narration of Malta’s evolution since becoming a Republic, representing its achievements, struggles, and its place in the world.

An educational campaign will be launched, involving stories from Maltese, Gozitan, and naturalized citizens, highlighting key milestones and advantages gained since Malta’s transition to a Republic, while also capturing hopes for the future.

Everyone is invited to attend ‘L-Istorja Aħna’ from December 13 to 15, with free tickets available at showshappening.com. This event celebrates not just Malta’s history but the people who make it.

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Gladiator II Director & Actors Rain Praise On Malta

Gladiator II Director & Actors Rain Praise On Malta
Nov 13 2024 Share

In promotional material ahead of the release of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott and various actors from the movie rained praise on the Maltese islands and the local film industry.

Actors and actresses Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Fred Hechinger spoke about the efficiency of the local crews and the ability to create structures to depict the likes of the Colosseum.

‘I keep going back and I always find a new space’, said Ridley Scott.

‘It’s a country that knows how to tolerate big film-making’, said Mescal, with Nielsen describing at the film set’s creation as ‘extraordinarily efficient.’

Malta Film Commissioner shared the promotional material, writing; ‘A new legacy for Malta. We are a country of doers.’

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