Ever wondered about any tangible and visible legacy of the University of Malta's impact on Maltese society at large?
Motivated by the SEA-EU Alliance to further explore UM's complex linkages with society, a coach tour set out to find out more.
Four locations were pre-selected to showcase some of UM's expert and scientific contribution to social, cultural and environmental issues, namely:
- The Seismic Research Station on the UM Campus, Msida;
- The High Frequency Radar Station at G魔ar Lapsi, limits of Siggiewi;
- The historic Water Tank at the Abattoir, Marsa; and
- The Breakwater to Grand Harbour, Valletta.
Some 25 participants took up the offer to join a rather unique guided tour to all four sites on Sunday morning of 5 November 2023.
UM specialists Dr Matthew Agius (Seismology), Dr Adam Gauci (Wave and current observations), Prof. Ruben Paul Borg (concrete engineering, conservation and architecture) and Dr Dane Munro (cultural anthropology, plus tourist guide) explained the significance of the sites.
The tour was led by Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino and ably organised by Prof. Aldo Drago.
