Uploaded On: 22/05/2025

The call for the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions in R&I has been published.  The prize has been launched to complement and reinforce the eligibility criterion requirement for legal entities from Member States and Associated Countries that are public bodies, research organisations or higher education establishments applying to Horizon Europe to have a Gender Equality Plan in place.   Organisations listed above can apply in one of the three following categories:  ...

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Uploaded On: 22/05/2025

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim is to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the growth of ocean-based and maritime-related markets and the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources. The Blue Economy sectors play an increasingly important role in achieving the European Commission’s key ...

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Uploaded On: 20/05/2025

  A few weeks ago, Xjenza Malta hosted an informative session covering the PRIMA Section 2 Call, PTMA, and NET2PRIMA schemes. This session aimed to provide prospective applicants with an overview of the funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and practical tips for submitting successful proposals. To ensure wider accessibility, the full recording has now been edited into three separate videos, each dedicated to one of the schemes. These videos are now available for on-demand ...

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Uploaded On: 12/05/2025

A spectacular cluster of marine filaments depicted the Sentinel3-OLCI satellite chlorophyll-a concentration image on Sunday 27th April. The image showing below is reproduced from the STREAM digital service which enables free, fast and easy access to satellite data on personal mobiles. Funded by the Space Research Fund of Xjenza Malta, STREAM is led by Professor Aldo Drago from the Oceanography Section of the Malta College for Arts, Science & Technology, in collaboration with two Maltese SMEs...

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Uploaded On: 08/05/2025

During a press conference, the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, together with the Aquatic Resources Malta Agency (ARM), announced the details of a new scheme that will provide financial compensation to fishermen with registered vessels who apply to collaborate with researchers during their fishing trips. This innovative scheme aims to facilitate the collection of real-time data from the sea, by directly involving fishermen in the research ...

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Uploaded On: 02/05/2025

The urgent environmental challenges and a growing need for sustainable solutions have put the construction industry at a turning point. A new research project at the university is investigating an innovative method for developing high-performance, eco-friendly building materials by combining industrial by-products and construction waste with 3D concrete printing. Conventional construction techniques present limitations, mostly depend on human interventions, and consume great quantities of ...

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Uploaded On: 17/04/2025

Marine lightscapes, meaning the distribution and quality of light in marine environments, are emerging as a critical area of scientific inquiry due to their changes over the last century. Marine lightscapes are indeed experiencing two fundamental transformations: coastal darkening and the proliferation of artificial light at night. In one respect, some regions have experienced a long-term reduction in water clarity, referred to as coastal darkening, with large-scale ...

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Uploaded On: 16/04/2025

Missed the PRIMA Info Day held on 14th April 2025?  No worries, you can now view the recording here below: Video source...

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Uploaded On: 10/04/2025

Malta Vision 2050 is a national initiative shaping Malta’s long-term development.  It sets a clear direction with measurable targets for 2035 and beyond, unifying various sectoral strategies under one comprehensive framework to guide national progress until 2050. The Vision ensures all national policies align with today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges. It promotes sustainable growth, resilience, and an improved quality of life, in line with European and global trends. Shaping ...

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Uploaded On: 10/04/2025

The Commission has launched a consultation on the Action Plan for the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. The Action Plan is crucial to protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats and contributes to the successful implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). By improving threat detection, preparedness, and response capabilities of hospitals and health providers, it will create a safer and more secure environment for patients and healthcare ...

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