Uploaded On: 08/10/2024

The SmartGaze project, funded by Xjenza Malta, formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) under the Smart Cities programme, has made significant strides in developing a cutting-edge system to assist individuals with mobility impairments. The project team recently presented its findings at two prestigious conferences: the 26th International conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2024) and the European Conference on Eye Movements (ECEM 2024). At both events, poster ...

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Uploaded On: 07/10/2024

Composite materials are made up of two or more distinct constituent materials encapsulated together that when combined develop a new material capable to take advantage of the individual material properties of the constituent phases. Concrete which is heavily used in buildings is a composite material in itself, made up of aggregate bonded together with cement. The relatively low tensile strength and ductility of concrete can be enhanced further by the inclusion of steel reinforcements leading to ...

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Uploaded On: 04/10/2024

The JPI Oceans initiative, Science for Good Environmental Status (S4GES), has completed the first phase of its work and published a pivotal paper introducing a novel approach to monitoring and evaluating the health of our seas. This research, supported by institutional funding through the JPI Oceans framework, brought together 11 research-performing and funding organisations. Professor Aldo Drago, lead expert appointed by Xjenza Malta and affiliated with the Oceanography Section at the Institute...

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Uploaded On: 04/10/2024

UNIMED organised its fourth stakeholder workshop at the International Agricultural Research and Training Centre (UTAEM) in Menemen, Turkey on 4 April 2024.  Twenty experts from the agricultural sector in Turkey participated in the workshop, which was divided in two parts. In the first part of the workshop the participants were asked to assign weighting coefficients to the four indices which make up the Survivability-of-Droughts Index: perception, adaptability, vulnerability, and ...

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Uploaded On: 18/09/2024

The RoOFPEVs project, spearheaded by The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt), is at the forefront of addressing critical challenges in Malta’s journey towards a sustainable energy transition. Supported by Xjenza Malta under the Research Excellence Programme, this project, titled "Robust Optimisation Framework for PVs and EVs Integration at Low Voltage Network," targets key technical and operational barriers to integrating renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic (PV...

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Uploaded On: 18/09/2024

Power management with high renewable share is no mean feat! With Malta now having an appreciable renewable energy mix within its power system framework, decisions should be made, on how to efficiently utilize the available resources during emergency events. Photovoltaics as rooftop based Distributed Energy Resources (DER) when procured by a customer/ consumer, it is mostly done keeping in mind, that the customer is contributing to reducing carbon emissions as well as trimming utility bills. Now...

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Uploaded On: 13/09/2024

Xjenza Malta, the national agency for Research, Innovation, and Space, and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Italy’s foremost public research institution, have taken a pioneering step in solidifying their commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation. With the signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), this collaboration not only deepens the historical ties between Malta and Italy but also underscores a shared vision to tackle some of the most pressing ...

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Uploaded On: 11/09/2024

Do you know a young leader making an extraordinary impact in their community or industry? The search is on for outstanding individuals under 40 who exemplify excellence in their fields and inspire others to achieve greatness. The Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) awards celebrate those who are driving positive change and making a difference. If you or someone you know embodies these qualities, now is the time to submit a nomination. Don’t miss the chance to recognize the future leaders ...

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Uploaded On: 06/09/2024

The public vote for the REGIOSTARS 2024 is open 2 September – 9 October 12:00 CET. The most voted project among all finalists will receive the Public Choice Award. The winner is announced in the REGIOSTARS ceremony. Each voter can vote only once. Therefore, carefully read the projects descriptions of all finalists before voting. To vote, just click “Vote for this project” and confirm your selection. The 25 finalists have been selected by REGIOSTARS jury, who carefully evaluated a ...

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Uploaded On: 04/09/2024

The University of Malta’s Boundaries of the Brain laboratory is developing a toolbox that can help study spaceflight’s impact on the brain.  Travelling to space is possibly the greatest challenge we have overcome. The stars were once a means of navigation, not something to navigate to. Before that, we occasionally sacrificed each other to them. When our early hominin ancestors looked to the sky, it was because giant birds may have snatched them from the ground and eaten them...

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