Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures at UM

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Angela Daiana Langone, Dr Maura Tarquini, and Dr Emanuela De Blasio, for joining us for our 'Talks on the Arab World' event.

We had three very interesting and engaging talks on comics in Syria, Arabs and Sardinia, and popular performance in 20th-century Tunisia. It was a pleasure to welcome our speakers and to share such rich discussions on culture, history, and the Arab world.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation.

🎓 Scholarship opportunities for Tunisian nationals 🇹🇳

If you know anyone from Tunisia who is interested in pursuing studies or research in:

🌱 Sustainable Energy
🌍 Geosciences
🤝 Humanitarian Action
⚛️ Physics

please share this call with them.

This could be a great opportunity for Tunisian students and researchers wishing to continue their academic journey and develop their expertise in these important fields.

📢 Feel free to circulate this among your contacts, colleagues, students, or anyone who may benefit from it.

Scholarships for Tunisian nationals to study at the UM - L-Università ta' Malta Scholarships for Tunisian nationals to study at the UM

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Bruno Herin from INALCO, Paris, for a talk on the dialect of Mellieħa.

Prof. Herin discussed a number of features of the Mellieħi dialect, including possible remnants from Arabic, and opened up an interesting discussion on the existing link between Maltese and Arabic.

Thank you to Professor Herin for sharing his research with us, and to everyone who attended and took part in the discussion.

The event was co-organised by the Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures at UM and Il-Malti fl-UM

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Workshops on Maltese–Arabic linguistic connections, led by Dr Kurstin Gatt, form part of the Maltese programme. Visitors in the area are most welcome.

Last week, our Deartment was pleased to welcome a group of students and lecturers from the University of Vienna, whose work explores the Arab world from a range of perspectives, including Arabic dialectology, history, and the arts. As part of their research trip across Sicily, Tunis, and Malta, some students presented their work, with a particular focus on Malta. The session brought together students and members of staff from within the Faculty, creating a lively and engaging academic exchange.

Thank you to all those who attended.

Writing As Visual Engagement WAVE 2 Faculty of Classics, 26th-29th March 2026 + Online, 11th April 2026 Where our first conference, Writing As Visual Experience, was themed around the visual experiences of writing, our second …

[NEWS] "Tipp-Ex" in Ancient Egypt ! 🗞 🖌️ ❌ 📝

An ancient artist applied a white substance to an illustration of a jackal (possibly, Wepwawet), slimming down its appearance, according to researchers at the Fitzwilliam Museum in England.

The Egyptians Used an Ancient Version of Wite-Out to Correct Their Mistakes on This Papyrus Scroll 3,300 Years Ago An ancient artist applied a white substance to an illustration of a jackal, slimming down its appearance, according to researchers at the Fitzwilliam Museum in England

🎬🍿 Movie Night is back!

Join us for a special screening of The Mummy, the iconic adventure film that blends action, comedy, and ancient Egyptian mystery. Follow Rick O’Connell and Evelyn as they uncover the secrets of the lost city of Hamunaptra 🦂📜

Full of thrilling moments, unforgettable characters, and plenty of humor, The Mummy has become a beloved classic and the perfect film for a fun movie night together.

📅 Friday, 27th March 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍ALT (Arts Lecture Theatre)
🗣️ Language: English (with Ancient Egyptian / other languages subtitles)

Come along, grab some snacks, and enjoy the film with us! 🎞️✨
Everyone is welcome — bring your friends and join us for a great evening of cinema. 🍿

📚 Chinese Studies Lecture Series

The Department of Middle Eastern & Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Malta is pleased to host Prof. Miriam Castorina from the Università degli Studi di Firenze for a special lecture series exploring the historical and cultural connections between China and Europe.

Across several sessions, Prof. Castorina will discuss topics including cultural exchange between Italy and China, linguistic encounters, Chinese sources on the Mediterranean and Malta, and Chinese travel narratives across the centuries.

🗓 13–16 April 2026
📍 University of Malta Campus

All those interested in Chinese studies, cultural history, and cross-cultural encounters are warmly invited to attend.