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Opening Ceremony and Freshers’ Programme Academic Year 2014/151, 2 and 3 October 2014

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Programme for Opening Ceremony Academic Year 2014/15

Wednesday 1 October 2014

0830hrs Doors open for new students0900hrs University Wind Ensemble* directed by Dr Philip Ciantar

0900hrs Robing of Academic Staff in the Council Room0920hrs Procession of Academic Staff to Hall0930hrs University Wind Ensemble*0940hrs Rector’s Speech1000hrs KSU President’s Speech1020hrs University Wind Ensemble*1030hrs Opening of Freshers’ Week1200hrs Inauguration Mass

*The University Wind Ensemble operates as part of the DegreePlus Programme, an initiative of the University of Malta. Further details may be obtained on: www.um.edu.mt/degplus

Sir Temi Zammit Hall ( on Campus Map)

University Chapel ( on Campus Map)

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The University Wind EnsembleProgramme for the Opening Ceremony 2014

Happy P. Williams (arr. M. Brown)Skyfall A. Adkins and P. Epworth (arr. J. Bocook)Hanukkah Dance (Sevivon) Traditional (arr. M. Conaway)Brass in the Basement L. NeeckGame of Thrones R. Djawadi (arr. M. Brown)Playing It Cool R. PerrinArabian Dream T. MolterDanza del Fuego R. W. SmithTransformers S. Jablonsky (arr. M. Brown)

P R O C E S S I O N O F A C A D E M I C S T A F F :Trumpet Voluntary J. Clarke

I M M E D I A T E LY A F T E R :Triton Fanfare Robert W. Smith

A F T E R K S U P R E S I D E N T ’ S S P E E C H :Ceremony, Chant and Ritual D. Shaffer

D I S M I S S A L :Sine Nomine R. W. Williams (arr. E. Huckeby)

TUTORS: Mr Joseph Chircop and Mr Godfrey MifsudMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Dr Philip Ciantar, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts

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F A C U LT Y O F A R T S Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of HumanitiesMaster of Arts Master of Arts in Mediterranean StudiesMaster in InterpretingMaster in Translation and Terminology Studies

F A C U LT Y O F E C O N O M I C S , M A N A G E M E N T & A C C O U N T A N C Y Bachelor of CommerceBachelor of Commerce (Honours)Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and ITMaster in Accountancy

F A C U LT Y O F M E D I A A N D K N O W L E D G E S C I E N C E S Bachelor of Communications Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management Diploma in Archive and Records Management Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Library and Information Studies Master of Arts (Cognitive Science, Corporate Communications, Digital Arts, Media and Communications)

F A C U LT Y O F M E D I C I N E A N D S U R G E R Y Doctor of Medicine and SurgeryBachelor 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 / Clinical PharmacologyMaster in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy

Thursday 2 October 2014

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:

0900hrsMeeting with the Registrar at Sir Temi Zammit Hall ( on Campus Map) for the following courses:3

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F A C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E Bachelor of Science (Honours) Master of Science Master in Applied Oceanography

F A C U LT Y F O R S O C I A L W E L L B E I N G Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in CriminologyBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy / Work Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)Higher Diploma in Psychology Master in Probation Services Master of Arts in Social Work Master of Gender StudiesMaster of Gerontology and Geriatrics

F A C U LT Y O F T H E O L O G YBachelor of Sacred TheologyBachelor of Arts in Theology and Human StudiesBachelor of Arts (Honours) in TheologyLicentiate in Sacred Theology

I N T E R N A T I O N A L I N S T I T U T E F O R B A R O Q U E S T U D I E SMaster of Arts in Baroque Studies

I N S T I T U T E O F D I G I T A L G A M E SMaster of Science in Digital Games

I N S T I T U T E F O R S U S T A I N A B L E E N E R G Y Master of Science in Sustainable Energy

I N S T I T U T E O F L I N G U I S T I C S Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Language Technology Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Science in Language and Computation Master of Arts in Linguistics

I N S T I T U T E F O R T O U R I S M , T R A V E L A N D C U LT U R E Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Tourism Studies

I N S T I T U T E O F P U B L I C A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A N D M A N A G E M E N TDiploma in Public Administration

0940hrs

Introduction to DegreePlus

For venues, please refer to the Campus Map which can be found on page 15.

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1015hrs

Meeting with the Registrar at Sir Temi Zammit Hall ( on Campus Map) for the following courses:

F A C U LT Y F O R T H E B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N TDiploma in Design Foundation StudiesBachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment StudiesMaster of ArchitectureMaster of EngineeringMaster of Science (Built Environment)Master of Spatial Planning F A C U LT Y O F D E N T A L S U R G E R Y Master of Dental SurgeryBachelor of Science (Honours)

F A C U LT Y O F E D U C A T I O N Bachelor of Education (Honours)Postgraduate Certificate in Education Master in Early Childhood Education and Care F A C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Master of Science in Engineering

F A C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S C I E N C E S Preparatory Course for Diploma in Health ScienceBachelor of Science (Honours) Master of Science (Applied Biomedical Science, Food Studies and Environmental Health, Nursing, Podiatry, Communication Therapy, Clinical Biomechanics, Nursing – Mental Health, Health Services Management, Midwifery)

F A C U LT Y O F I N F O R M A T I O N & C O M M U N I C A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours)Master of Science (Communications and Computer Engineering) Master of Science (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence) Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology Master of Science in Human Language Science and Technology

F A C U LT Y O F L A W S Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Diploma of Legal ProcuratorDiploma of Notary Public Doctor of LawsMaster of LawsMaster of Arts in LawMaster of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization of GovernmentMaster of Arts in Ocean Governance Master of Laws in Energy, Environment and Climate Change Law

I N S T I T U T E O F C L I M A T E C H A N G E A N D S U S T A I N A B L E D E V E L O P M E N TMaster of Science (Sustainable Development)

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I N S T I T U T E O F E A R T H S Y S T E M SPreparatory Course for Diploma in Agriculture Diploma in Agriculture Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth Systems

I N S T I T U T E F O R E U R O P E A N S T U D I E S Bachelor of European Studies Bachelor of European Studies (Honours) Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law

E D W A R D D E B O N O I N S T I T U T E F O R T H E D E S I G N A N D D E V E L O P M E N T O F T H I N K I N G Master in Creativity and Innovation

M E D I T E R R A N E A N A C A D E M Y O F D I P L O M A T I C S T U D I E S Master of Arts in Diplomatic StudiesMaster of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean SecurityMaster of Diplomacy

C E N T R E F O R E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P A N D B U S I N E S S I N C U B A T I O N Master in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship

S C H O O L O F P E R F O R M I N G A R T S Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours)Master of Music Master of Arts (Dance Studies, Theatre Studies)

F O U N D A T I O N S T U D I E S P R O G R A M M E Certificate in Foundation Studies:

Humanities and CommerceMedicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health SciencesScience

1100hrs

Introduction to DegreePlus

For venues, please refer to the Campus Map which can be found on page 15.

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1015hrs

Meetings with the Deans/Directors:

F A C U LT Y O F A R T S Arts Lecture Theatre

F A C U LT Y O F E C O N O M I C S , M A N A G E M E N T & A C C O U N T A N C Y M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall A

F A C U LT Y O F M E D I A A N D K N O W L E D G E S C I E N C E S Erin Serracino Inglott Hall – Lecture Theatre 1

F A C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E Science Lecture Theatre – John Borg Hall

F A C U LT Y F O R S O C I A L W E L L B E I N G M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall E

F A C U LT Y O F T H E O L O G Y M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall C

I N T E R N A T I O N A L I N S T I T U T E F O R B A R O Q U E S T U D I E S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Rm 264 I N S T I T U T E O F D I G I T A L G A M E S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Rm 164

I N S T I T U T E O F L I N G U I S T I C S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Rm 157

I N S T I T U T E F O R S U S T A I N A B L E E N E R G Y M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Rm 104

I N S T I T U T E F O R T O U R I S M , T R A V E L A N D C U LT U R E M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall D2

I N S T I T U T E O F P U B L I C A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A N D M A N A G E M E N T Lecture Centre Rm 116

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Meetings with the Deans/Directors:

F A C U LT Y F O R T H E B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall A

F A C U LT Y O F D E N T A L S U R G E R Y M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall C

F A C U LT Y O F E D U C A T I O N Sir Temi Zammit Hall

F A C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G Science Lecture Theatre – John Borg Hall

F A C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S C I E N C E S South Auditorium, Faculty of Health Sciences (at Mater Dei)

F A C U LT Y O F I N F O R M A T I O N & C O M M U N I C A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y Auditorium, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Building

F A C U LT Y O F L A W S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall E

F A C U LT Y O F M E D I C I N E A N D S U R G E R Y New Anatomy Lecture Theatre

I N S T I T U T E O F E A R T H S Y S T E M S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall D1

I N S T I T U T E F O R E U R O P E A N S T U D I E S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall D2

E D W A R D D E B O N O I N S T I T U T E F O R T H E D E S I G N A N D D E V E L O P M E N T O F T H I N K I N G M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Rm 154

M E D I T E R R A N E A N A C A D E M Y O F D I P L O M A T I C S T U D I E S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Hall B2

C E N T R E F O R E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P A N D B U S I N E S S I N C U B A T I O N Lecture Centre Rm 116

S C H O O L O F P E R F O R M I N G A R T S M.A. Vassalli Conference Centre (GW) Rm 104

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1800hrs

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

Faculty of ArtsFaculty for the Built EnvironmentFaculty of Economics, Management & AccountancyFaculty of EducationFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of Health SciencesFaculty of Information & Communication TechnologyFaculty of LawsFaculty of Media and Knowledge SciencesFaculty of Medicine and SurgeryFaculty of ScienceFaculty for Social WellbeingFaculty of Theology

Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable DevelopmentInstitute for European StudiesIslands and Small States InstituteInstitute of Maltese StudiesInstitute for Space Sciences and AstronomyInstitute for Sustainable EnergyInstitute for Tourism, Travel and CultureMediterranean Academy of Diplomatic StudiesEuro-Mediterranean Centre for Educational ReserachCentre for Environmental Education and ResearchCentre for Labour StudiesSchool of Performing Arts

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Friday 3 October 2014

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Departmental Meetings

Lectures for Year 1 students commence on Monday, 6 October 2014

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Arts Lecture Theatre - P.P. Saydon Lecture Theatre (ALT)

Sir Temi Zammit Hall

Dun Mikiel Xerri Lecture Centre

Science Lecture Theatre - John Borg Hall (SLT)

Maths and Physics Building (MP)

New Anatomy Lecture Theatre (NALR)

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Building

Chaplaincy

Campus Map

A complete version of the map is available at www.um.edu.mt/campusmap

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The DegreePlus team welcomes you to University and invites you to enrol in some of the units on offer in 2014/15. 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 Wind Ensemble, led by Dr Philip Ciantar, is performing in the opening ceremony. It is one of the initiatives of DegreePlus and was set up with the objective of providing 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 in an informal manner 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 with the Ensemble and to produce their own musical compositions and arrangements.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.

The University of Malta Wind Ensemble

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University of Malta Junior CollegeP R O G R A M M E O F E V E N T S A C A D E M I C Y E A R 2 0 1 4 / 1 5

Thursday 2 – Tuesday 7 October 2014 Freshers’ Week in the Foyer

Thursday 2 October 2014 Familiarisation tours of the College

Collection of student cards for First Year students

Friday 3 October 2014Lectures start for Second Year students

Familiarisation tours of the CollegeCollection of student cards for First Year students

Monday 6 October 2014Lectures start for First Year students

Wednesday 8 to Tuesday 14 October 2014Extra-curricular Activities week in the Foyer

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University of Malta Junior CollegeP R O G R A M M E O F E V E N T S A C A D E M I C Y E A R 2 0 1 4 / 1 5

Wednesday 1 October 2014

1800hrs

Introductory meeting for PLAS students (Centre for Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Auditorium, Valletta Campus

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