University launches gowns design competition

The University of Malta has invited designers in Malta and overseas to participate in a competition to design a gown and cap for its Masters and its Ph.D. graduands.

The results of the competition will be announced during Foundation Day festivities at the end of November 2008, with the winner/s receiving a certificate and a monetary prize for each chosen design.

"The design of the gown for the Masters and Ph.D. graduands must be distinctly different from the undergraduate and graduate gowns currently in use and incorporate several elements listed on the relevant webpage. Designers may submit designs for one or both gowns and caps," the university said.

This will be the first time that the University of Malta will have have its own gown for Masters and PhD graduands.The need for its own design was felt in view of the growing number of students now following such courses in Malta.

Full competition details are available at: http://www.um.edu.mt/alumni/gowndesign.pdf