The University is holding an open day on November 10 to enable the public to visit parts of its campus they may have never seen before and learn about what goes on behind the scenes.
The day forms part of the Discover University Open Week between November 10 and 15. The activities from November 11 to 15 are reserved for secondary school students and sixth formers.
The various events are aimed at prospective University students, alumni and interested members of the public who would like to discover more about the University.
On November 10, from 10am to 5pm, visitors may join the tours, listen to talks, and take part in sport activities. Canteen and parking facilities will be available. The activities are open to all: teenagers, adults and children, as well as University staff, students, and alumni.
The main tent – the Marquee – will be set up in Car Park 4 and will have internal booths focusing on different themes. Visitors will also be able to listen to live music there.
The various activities will showcase the University’s many facets through a number of themes, including courses, research, faculties, departments, institutes and centres, Junior College, student life, sports, cultural activities, the Library, administration, alumni, Malta University Holding Company, and Malta University Press.
A pavilion in the Atriju Vassalli will be dedicated to the Faculty of Engineering, which this year is marking the 50th anniversary of its degree course. Another one in front of the Library will focus on the University’s academic, sporting and cultural aspects.
Other activities will take place in lecture rooms in the Mikiel Anton Vassalli Conference Centre, other lecture centres, University House and Sir Temi Zammit Hall.
There will also be tours around the laboratories and the library.
The week will end with a Renaissance Meal on November 15 at 8pm at the Valletta campus.
To book a place at the meal e-mail comms@um.edu.mt.
www.um.edu.mt/discoveruniversity