As part of the strategy process, the Rector, Prof Alfred J Vella, is hosting a series of throughout the academic year. Each forum is dedicated to Malta's economic pillars and aims to disseminate academic knowledge and industry expertise.
The will take place on 15 February, at 12:00hrs, online, led by experts from University academia and the industry. The speakers will share insights on activities across the University that reflect cutting-edge practices in the industry in the field.
University students, staff, institutional partners and external stakeholders are all invited to participate. You may register your participation for this event .
The discussion during this forum will be coordinated and moderated by Prof Tanya Sammut-Bonnici, Pro-Rector for Strategic Planning and Enterprise. Prof Joseph M Cacciottolo, Pro-Rector for Academic Affairs and Prof Ing Simon G Fabri, Pro-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer, University of Malta, will engage in the discussion, bringing out elements of curriculum, training and research.
Ms Marisa Xuereb, Managing Director of Raesch Quarz (Malta) Ltd and President of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry will focus her intervention on her experience in the manufacturing industry and the vision of The Malta Chamber on advanced manufacturing in Malta.
Mr Laurent Filipozzi, General Manager of STMicroelectronics, Malta, will illustrate carbon neutrality strategies in manufacturing.
Mr Martin Hignett, Managing Director at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Malta, will showcase examples of innovation in polymer technology.
Dr Emanuel Said, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta, will delve into the role of management in industrial manufacturing.
Prof Claude A Farrugia, Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malta, will analyse evolving tertiary assessment practices to support a strategy for advanced manufacturing.
Dr Ing Emmanuel Francalanza, Head of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta, will elaborate on smart and advanced manufacturing research directions.
Dr Ing Paul Refalo, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta, will explore the subject of sustainability in manufacturing in Malta.
The resonates with the University of Malta's commitment and mission to empower the nation and to bring innovation into all aspects of operations, including management, training and research. The Forum reflects the objectives on industry impact in the .
