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Programme for Opening Ceremony Academic Year 2015/16

Thursday 1 October 2015 0845hrs Doors open for new Junior College and University of Malta students 0900hrs Robing of Academic Staff in the Council Room 0900hrs The University of Malta Documentary Sir Temi Zammit Hall ( on Campus Map) 0915hrs University Wind Ensemble* directed by Dr Philip Ciantar 0930hrs Procession of Academic Staff to Hall 0945hrs Rector’s Speech 1005hrs University Wind Ensemble directed by Dr Philip Ciantar 1010hrs KSU President’s Speech 1030hrs University Wind Ensemble directed by Dr Philip Ciantar 1035hrs Rector’s Visit to Freshers’ Week 1230hrs Inauguration Mass University Chapel ( on Campus Map)

*The University Wind Ensemble operates as part of the DegreePlus Programme, an initia-tive of the University of Malta.

Further details may be obtained on: http://www.um.edu.mt/degplus

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The University of Malta Wind Ensemble Hawaii Five-O Theme Mort Stevens (arr. S. O’Laughlin)Concerto for Drum Set and Concert Band Larry Neeck(Soloist: Kristian Schembri)Cinema Paradiso Ennio Morricone (arr. R. Longfield)(Soloist: Christian Gauci)E Pluribus Rockum Jerry Williams

Procession of A cademic StaffTrumpet Voluntary Jeremiah ClarkeFanfare for a New World Larry NeeckHallelujah Leonard Cohen (arr. M. Brown)Burn Roland Barrett

After Rector’s SpeechDreams of Victory Matt Conaway Malagueña Ernesto Lecuona

After KSU President’s SpeechThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Harry Gregson-Williams (arr. P. Muratha)the Witch and the Wardrobe

DismissalSine Nomine R. W. Williams (arr. E. Huckeby)

Tutors: Mr Joseph Chircop and Mr Godfrey MifsudMusical Director: Dr Philip Ciantar

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Thursday 1 October 2015

Meetings with Year 1 StudentsThe Registrar, Deans, Directors, together with the respective Heads of Departments, will welcome Year 1 students during a series of meetings. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

Meeting with the Registrar at Sir Temi Zammit Hall ( on Campus Map) for the following courses: Faculty of ArtsCertificate in Language ProficiencyDiploma in Language Proficiency Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Humanities Preparatory Programme for Master of Arts Master of ArtsMaster in Interpreting Studies Master in Translation and Terminology Studies

Faculty of Economics, Management & A ccountancy Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and IT Master in Accountancy

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Faculty of Media and Knowledge S ciences Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Library and Information Studies Bachelor of Communications Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management Preparatory Programme for Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts MA in Documentary Heritage and Melitensia Studies MA in Integrated Marketing Communication Master of Arts (Cognitive Science, Corporate Communications, Digital Arts, Knowledge and Information Management, Media and Communications)Master of Science in Cognitive Science Faculty of Medicine and S urgery Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science)Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (Honours) Master of Pharmacy Master of Science Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Master of Science in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy

Faculty of S cience Bachelor of Science (Honours) Preparatory Programme for Master of ScienceMaster of Science Master of Science in Applied Oceanography

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Faculty for S ocial Wellbeing Higher Diploma in Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy / WorkBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Preparatory Programme for Master in Disability Studies Master of Arts in Criminology Master of Arts in Transcultural Counselling Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics Master of Psychology

Faculty of Theology Bachelor of Sacred Theology Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology Licentiate in Sacred Theology International Institute for Baroque Studies Pre-Tertiary Institute Certificate in Baroque ArchitectureDiploma in Baroque Architecture Master of Arts in Baroque Studies

Institute of Digital G ames Master of Science in Digital Games

Institute of Linguistics Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Language Technology Preparatory Programme for Master of Arts in LinguisticsMaster of Arts in Linguistics

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Institute of Public Administr ation and Management Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Administration Institute for S ustainable Energy Master of Science in Sustainable Energy

Institute for Tourism, Tr avel and Culture Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Tourism Studies

Foundation Studies Progr amme Certificate in Foundation Studies: Humanities and Commerce Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences Science

Meeting with the Registrar at Sir Temi Zammit Hall ( on Campus Map) for the following courses: Faculty for the B uilt Environment Diploma in Design Foundation Studies Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies Master of Architecture Master of Engineering Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management Master of Science Master of Science in Conservation of Decorative Architectural Surfaces Master of Spatial Planning

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Faculty of Dental S urgery Preparatory Course for Diploma in Dental Surgery Assistance Bachelor of Science (Honours) Master of Dental Surgery Master of Science Faculty of Education Bachelor of Education (Honours) Postgraduate Certificate in Education Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and ManagementMaster in Early Childhood Education and Care Master of Education Master in Access in Education

Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Master of Science in Engineering

Faculty of Health S ciences Preparatory Course for Diploma in Health Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health SciencePostgraduate Diploma in DieteticsMaster of Science (Applied Biomedical Science, Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Speech and Language Sciences, Communication Therapy, Food Studies and Environmental Health, Health Services Management, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatry) Master of Science in Medical Physics

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Faculty of Information & Communication Technology Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) Preparatory Programme for Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology Master of Science in Information and Communication TechnologyMaster of Science (Artificial Intelligence, Communications and Computer Engineering, Com-puter Information Systems, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics)

Faculty of L aws Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Diploma of Notary Public Master of Laws Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization Master of Arts in Law Master of Arts in Ocean Governance Institute of E arth Systems Preparatory Course for Diploma in Agriculture Diploma in Agriculture Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth Systems Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mediterranean Agro-Ecosystems Management Master of Science (Environmental Management and Planning)

Institute for European StudiesBachelor of European Studies Bachelor of European Studies (Honours) Preparatory Programme for Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law

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Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking Master in Creativity and Innovation

Institute of Space S ciences and A stronomyMaster of Science

Mediterr anean A cademy of Diplomatic Studies Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies Master of Diplomacy

Centre for Entrepreneurship and B usiness Incubation Master in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship

Centre for Tr aditional Chinese Medicine and CultureMaster in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture

S chool of Performing Arts Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours) Master of Arts (Dance Studies, Performing Arts, Theatre Studies)

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Friday 2 October 2015

Meetings with the Deans/Directors: Faculty of Arts M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall A

Faculty of Economics, Management & A ccountancy Sir Temi Zammit Hall

Faculty of Media and Knowledge S ciences Lecture Theatre 1 – Erin Serracino Inglott Hall

Faculty of Medicine and S urgery New Anatomy Lecture Room

Faculty of S cience Science Lecture Theatre – John Borg Hall

Faculty for S ocial Wellbeing M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall E

Faculty of Theology M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall B1

International Institute for Baroque Studies M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 104

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Institute for Climate Change and S ustainable Development M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 157

Institute of Digital G ames M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 114

Isl ands and Small States InstituteM.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 154

Institute of Linguistics M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 156

Institute for Physical Education and SportM.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 164 Institute of Public Administr ation and ManagementM.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall C Institute of Space S ciences and A stronomyDar Guzeppi Zahra Room 109

Institute for S ustainable Energy M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 264 Institute for Tourism, Tr avel and Culture M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall D2

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Meetings with the Deans/Directors:

Faculty for the B uilt Environment Lecture Theatre 2 – Erin Serracino Inglott Hall

Faculty of Dental S urgery M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall D2 Faculty of Education Sir Temi Zammit Hall

Faculty of Engineering Science Lecture Theatre – John Borg Hall

Faculty of Health S ciences South Auditorium, Faculty of Health Sciences (Mater Dei)1100hrs Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health Science and Master of Science

1200hrs noon Diploma in Health Science (including Preparatory Course)

Faculty of Information & Communication Technology Maths and Physics Building, Room 401

Faculty of L aws M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall E

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Institute of E arth Systems Chemistry Lecture Room – Faculty of Science

Institute for European Studies M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall B1

Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 104

Mediterr anean A cademy of Diplomatic Studies M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall B2

Centre for Entrepreneurship and B usiness Incubation M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall C

Centre for Tr aditional Chinese Medicine and CultureM.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 114

S chool of Performing Arts M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Room 156

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Meeting with the Registrar at the M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre, Hall E (Gateway Building) ( on Campus Map) for students following evening courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) offered by:

NoticesInformation about departmental meetings can be obtained from the Faculty/Institute/Centre/School.

Lectures for continuing day and evening courses commence on Monday, 28 September 2015.

Lectures for freshers’ following day and evening courses commence on Monday, 5 October 2015.

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Faculty of Arts Faculty for the Built Environment Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Laws Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Faculty of Science Faculty for Social Wellbeing Faculty of Theology Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Islands and Small States Institute Institute of Physical Education and Sport Institute for Sustainable Energy Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture

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Campus Map

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M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW)Chemistry Lecture RoomSir Temi Zammit HallErin Serracino Inglott HallDar Guzeppi Zahra

John Borg HallMaths and Physics BuildingUniversity Chapel

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The DegreePlus team welcomes you to University and invites you to enrol in some of the units on offer in 2015/16. DegreePlus is an initiative of the University of Malta which aims to help you add value to your experiences in higher education while studying for your degree. Your University years are a time for personal growth and development, and DegreePlus is tailor-made to provide you with a diverse and exciting range of opportunities to help you broaden your academic and non-academic horizons. The areas covered by DegreePlus include Voluntary Work, Entrepreneurship, Sport, Culture and Heritage, Languages, Music, Creative and Performing Arts and many more. There really is something for everyone! All DegreePlus units have been designed in awareness of student needs and aspirations, and the DegreePlus team is confident that you will find something there to meet your interests and expectations. For further information please visit www.um.edu.mt/degreeplus or pop into our office in Students’ House.

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The University of Malta Wind EnsembleThe University Wind Ensemble, under the musical direction of Dr Philip Ciantar, is one of the initiatives of DegreePlus and was set up to provide a high quality performing experience to wind players. It aims at producing exciting and dynamic concert programmes and events for a wide range of audiences. The Ensemble meets every week for rehearsals and instrumental coaching sessions. Through the Ensemble, students from all University faculties and institutes are given the opportunity to meet and experience an array of musical genres and styles, ranging from arrangements of well-known orchestral pieces to jazz and contemporary music. In addition, students are encouraged to play solo pieces and to produce their own musical compositions and arrangements. Last year, the Ensemble performed in Noto as part of the City’s spring musical events. In April of this year it performed another successful concert at the Conservatorio di Musica Antonio Scontrino in Trapani. So try something different this year. Be creative: don’t hesitate, and enrol with the University Ensemble, or any other DegreePlus unit!If you are interested in engaging in one of these initiatives, just send us an email on degreeplus@um.edu.mt and we shall be happy to help.

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University of Malta Junior CollegeProgramme of Events - Academic Year 2015/16

Friday 2nd October 2015

First Year studentsOrganisation of individual time-tablesFamiliarisation with the College set-up.

Second Year studentsCommencement of lectures

Monday 5th October, 2015

First Year studentsCommencement of lectures

Monday 5th – Friday 9th October 2015

Freshers’ Week in the Foyer

Monday 12th to Friday 16th October 2015

Co-curricular Activities Week in the Foyer

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Centre for Liberal Arts and SciencesWednesday 30 September 2015

Introductory meeting for PLAS studentsUniversity of Malta - GateWay Hall E

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