Service dogs to visit University of Malta to help students overcome exam stress

Jun 9 2022

With exam season well under way, many students across Malta & Gozo may be experiencing increased levels of stress & anxiety trying to keep up with their work, but this year they were met with a furry surprise.

Fortunately, the Faculty for Social Wellbeing within the University of Malta has collaborated with KSU to offer ‘service dog sessions’ for the first time ever. The initiative allowS students to be visited by service dogs during their studies and will take place again on Thursday 16th June after its first session on June 8.

Various studies have cited dogs as a beneficial in reducing stress, anxiety and depression whilst also potentially improving cardiovascular health and with this year’s exam stress, paired with the increased temperatures, students will definitely benefit from a visit from their furry friends.

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Pope Francis retirement rumoured after 85-year-old announces latest plans

Jun 9 2022

Rumours surrounding Pope Francis’ retirement have run rampant after the 85-year-old announced that he will attend a feast initiated by 13th century pope who also resigned.

Various Italian and Catholic media outlets have speculated that Pope Francis may follow in his predecessor Benedict XVI’s footsteps after he was recently seen using a wheelchair in public due to a minor knee operation.

The operation, together with the reportedly unusual decision of hosting a consistory on August 27 to create new cardinals have continued to fuel Pope Francis’ retirement rumours.

A day after the 27th, Francis will attend the Perdonanza Celestiniana festival in L’Aquila, where he will visit the tomb of Celestine V, a pope who resigned in 1294, only five months after becoming pope. Benedict had visited this same tomb in 2009 ahead of his resignation in 2013, with many considering it to be a symbolic gesture.

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Maltese population happier than last year but concerned with cost of living, survey finds

Jun 9 2022

The recent State of the Nation survey conducted amongst 1,064 people above the age of 16 has found that the population is seemingly happier than last year but particularly concerned with the increased cost of living.

The survey was presented by expert statistician and University of Malta lecturer Dr. Vincent Marmarà and attempts to scientifically explore the evolution of the Maltese identity.

Taking place from April 28 until halfway through May, Marmarà found that the pandemic’s restrictions left a significant effect on people’s lives. The statistician also noted an increase in the number of people who stated that their financial situation is worse than it was last year.

Amongst other factors, the survey also highlights a considerable anticipation for Maltese feasts, which are considered to be one of the most important facets of Maltese culture.

The most relevant themes of this year’s conference, as determined by strategic communications consultant Lou Bondi, were determined to be the environment, the media, corruption, state architecture and the tendency to look at things based on binary opposites.

What do you make of this?

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Worker sustains grievous injuries after grinder accident in Gudja factory

Jun 9 2022

Earlier today, a worker within a Gudja factory required emergency medical aid after a factory incident at Dawret il-Gudja in Gudja.

Officers within the Malta Police Force were called on site, with preliminary investigations finding that the worker, a 54-year-old Indian man, sustained grievous injuries whilst working with a grinder.

The accident happened at around 9:45am, with the man being assisted by a medical team, taken to Mater Dei hospital via ambulance and being confirmed to have sustained grievous injuries.

Police investigations are currently under way.

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