Science in the Citadel returns for its fourth edition in Victoria, Gozo

May 4 2023

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri has launched the fourth edition of ‘Science in the Citadel’, organised by the Eco Għawdex Directorate within the Gozo Ministry. The Minister stated that the event is returning after a three year absence and is intended to celebrate science and technology in the Gozo’s Cittadella in Rabat.

Camilleri went on to explain that the event’s aim is to promote the education and involvement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) amongst the general public. The Minister stated that “nowadays, this has become part of the cultural calendar and is a popular event which attracts visitors from Malta & Gozo. With today’s technological advances, events such as this bring us closer to the technological and scientific world, and now more than ever, science is becoming a necessary subject in our lives.”

During the event, visitors can participate in interactive exhibitions, hands-on activities, and demonstrations which show the latest scientific research and technological innovation. ‘Science in the Citadel’ will also consist of workshops, science & culture-inspired treasure hunts, and meetings with researchers and industry experts.

The Minister concluded by stated that this free festival will have something for all the family, encouraging everyone to attend this celebration of science and technology.

‘Science in the Citadel’ will take place in all areas of the Citadel on Sunday 14th May between 10am and 6pm.

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Brillanti semifinalists tackle iconic movie soundtracks next!

May 4 2023

This week, the Brillanti Dance semifinalists will be tackling the world of cinema as they are tasked with creating a piece to a film soundtrack of their choice.

Last week, we saw both Charlotte Stivala as well as duet Luke Brincat and Ally Mifsud eliminated after the challenge of Iconic Music Video.

And this week, judges Patrick and Attila will see the return of chair Brenda Lee Grech as well as the special judge for this specific round to see who has it takes to enter the next phase.

Spaces are being cut every week as the judges get more specific in what they want to see, the challenges more difficult and the dancers more excited and determined to show they are versatile enough to keep their place.

Tune in to Brillanti Dance next Friday on ONE at 2030hrs for the next episode!

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Malta 2nd in Greenpeace public transport ticket systems pricing

May 4 2023

Malta has been deemed as the second best in the first ever Greenpeace public transport ticketing systems ranking, which took into consideration 30 European countries.

Scoring full points in terms of its free service across the entire island, the capital city of the island also landed in top spot for ticketing simplicity, prices and social discounts.

This report on climate tickets defines them as ‘affordable, long term tickets that are valid on all means of public transport in a country or region.’

The idea is to help tackle the climate crisis by making transport affordable for all so that people can switch from private vehicles to alternative modes of transportation.

Malta scored 88 points out of 100, quoting the free public transport as well as the ferry between the 1 main islands as the main reason behind the ranking. Valletta, too, was ranked alongside Luxembourg City and Estonia’s capital Tallinn.

Malta was only outranked by Luxembourg, which registered 100 full points.

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Gozitan students no longer to travel to Malta for exams

May 4 2023

It has been announced that Gozitan students will no longer need to travel to Malta to sit for their exams as they will be given the opportunity at the Gozo Campus as of the first semester of next academic year.

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri explained that following various meetings, a deal had been established between the GUG, UOM and the Education Ministry to make this possible.

He also explained how upgrades to the Gozo campus will also be explored so that students can have the required facilities to continue their studying.

This also comes after insistence by Gozitan Nationalist MP Alex Borg, who issued a letter to the University of Malta’s rector Alfred Vella, to facilitate the exam sittings for Gozo students in Gozo.

WISEflow allows for students to sit exams remotely and was adopted by UOM near the outset of the pandemic. Gozitan students were forced to commute across the Gozo Channel during Storm Helios to sit for examinations.

Despite it being logistically unfeasible to start this new improvement this academic year, the Gozo University Group (GUG) said that this will be applied as of the upcoming one.

PN MP Alex Borg took to social media, saying that common sense has prevailed after insistence by the GUG and himself for this to be adopted.

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