University of Malta ranks 1,702 out of 19,788 universities in the world

Apr 29 2022

The University of Malta has placed in the 1,702nd place out of a list of a whopping 19,788 universities from around the world.

The Centre for World University Rankings has just released its official classification for the best universities prospective students can strive to attend.

Among them is Malta’s very own educational institute UOM, which also placed in 570 when it comes to European universities. The island’s university received a score of 66.8, with the ranking assessing education, faculty, research and employment levels.

The university which got the highest score at a full 100 was Harvard University, located in Massachusetts, America. All top three universities are US ones, followed by two from the UK – Cambridge and Oxford Universities.

The precursor to the University of Malta was the Collegium Melitense, a Jesuit college set up on 12th November 1592.

Following the explosion of the Jesuits from Malta in the 18th Century, the university went through some campus changes before settling in the Msida campus we all know today in the late 1960s. The Valletta campus was still retained for some lectures and conferences, but the main life impulse of the campus lies in Tal-Qroqq.

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WATCH: Maltese gym-rat Bastjan Ciantar shows us beast mode on TikTok

Apr 29 2022

A local gym-rat by the name of Bastjan Ciantar has been showing the Maltese gym community and his followers how to go full-out beast mode on TikTok.

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Uploading to the social media platform, Bastjan has been showcasing his journey in fitness, showing that such feats require time, passion and determination.

His videos capture the utter strength Bastjan had built up over the years going to the gym. From lifting upwards of 320KG in his down to drop sets or hitting a 270kg sumo deadlift, the guy makes all of these exercises look like nothing.

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But he’s made sure to inspire others to seek out their gym and fitness goals themselves, motivating his followers through his constant hustle. And who knows, someone might just renew their gym membership after watching his content.

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Zaren asks people for €1 when taking photos so he donates to Puttinu Cares

Apr 29 2022

Tal-Ajkla political candidate revealed that when people take photos with him, he asks them for €1 so he can raise money and donate them to Puttinu Cares and sick children.

Zaren, full name Nazzareno Bonnici was speaking to MaltaDaily and he is well known for donating to charities. Following the 2022 general election, he kept his promise to donate €1,183.37 to Puttinu after he raised the amount during his election campaign.

Zaren told MaltaDaily that people are always very willing to donate money so that he can help those in need. He said that one man went ahead and gave him a €50 note and that he also organises parties to donate the proceedings.

The Puttinu Cares marathon donation contributed to the NGO raising a record-breaking €3,133,430 in April, helping them to purchase essential housing units in London for cancer patients.

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Beloved host James Corden leaving ‘The Late Late Show’ in 2023

Apr 29 2022

The days of carpooling with James Corden are almost over, as the beloved host of the ‘The Late Late Show’ is set to give up his seat next year.

This will bring the show to a close after an eight-season run, with Corden getting emotional as he spoke about his departure in a monologue on Thursday night.

‘I never want this show to overstay its welcome in any way. I always want to love making it. And I really think in a year from now, that will be a good time to move on and see what else might be out there’ he said.

He did say that the next season will be the best year and that he intends to go out with a bang. Seven years ago, Corden took television by storm, particularly in the USA.

His creative comedic swings resonated with viewers worldwide, with his Carpool Karaoke helping the show generate more than a billion YouTube views as he sang alongside celebrities.

CEO of CBS George Cheeks commended Corden’s creative genius, saying that he had the privilege of experiencing his valuable partnership with CBS, both as a performer and a producer.

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