The Mediterranean Institute at the University of Malta

National Network
Malta
Address

University of Malta – Msida
Msida
Malta

Telephone
+356 2340 2097
Telephone (other)
+356 21 346580
Fax
+356 21 320717
E-Mail
simon.mercieca@um.edu.mt
E-Mail (2)
margaret.j.zammit@um.edu.mt
Mobile Phone
+356 79303168 (Simon)
Website
http://home.um.edu.mt/medinst
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Heritage
  6. Human rights
  7. International/Cultural relations
  8. Media
  9. Religion
  10. Research
General Information
The Mediterranean Institute employs over 15 professors on a full time basis whilst employs a number of part-timers to teach at the different university courses and study-units. As a university based Institute, the major source of funding comes from the Government of Malta. At the same time, it is independent from the Government and is directly answerable to the Senate and Council of the University of Malta. Besides its normal teaching duties, the Mediterranean Institute has been involved, and is involved in a number of international seminars and exchange projects. It has participated in a number of E.U. projects, such as the Navigation du Savoir project (Media Heritage II project) and is now participating in another EU. Entitled Approving project.
Mission and Objectives

The main objective of the Mediterranean Institute is to promote Mediterranean studies in both the arts and social sciences, through a holistic understanding of this historic region, its culture and its people.

Main Projects / Activities

The Institute performs three important functions: training, research and information. Training is performed through the organization of interdisciplinary courses covering a broad range of subject areas: Anthropology, Geography, Hispanic Studies, History of Mediterranean Civilization, Music Studies, Near Eastern Studies and Theatre Studies. Research is undertaken both from within the Institute and in response to external requests. The Institute disseminates information through networking, conferences and publications, particularly the Journal of Mediterranean Studies.
The Mediterranean Institute also participates in European Projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Anna Carabott
Head of the organisation
Dr. Simon Mercieca (Director)
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Margaret J. Zammit