2nd – 3rd March 2023, the Maltese Tandem Dr Edward Duca of University of Malta and Fabian Borg of Research Innovation Unit attended the third online module of the RISE Cities curriculum. The intensive 8 hour module split on both days, covered intensive training including the following: Systems Thinking Inclusive Leadership Masterclass: From Nobody [...]
24 February 2023, members of the Research Innovation Unit (RIU), on behalf of the Gzira Local Council and the University of Malta (UM), conducted the first local stakeholder meeting of the European Commission Horizon 2020 JUSTNature project under the patronage of the Mayor, Dr Conrad Borg Manche. The freshly renovated Education, Arts and Culture [...]
The Wrath of Storm Helios and Malta's Vulnerability In a dramatic display of nature's force, Storm Helios struck Malta on the night between the 9th and 10th February 2023, bringing a record-breaking deluge of 44.37 billion litres of rain over the island. This rare Mediterranean hurricane, or "medicane," triggered severe flooding and infrastructure damage [...]
16 February 2023, in anticipation of the first stakeholder workshop, to be held on 24 February 2023, members of the Research Innovation Unit (RIU), on behalf of the Gzira Local Council, met with representatives of the Environment Resources Agency (ERA). ERA and RIU introduced ongoing climate actions and collaboration possibilities on ongoing projects and [...]
14 February 2023, in anticipation of the first stakeholder workshop, members of the Research Innovation Unit (RIU), on behalf of the Gzira Local Council met with Architect Walter Portelli (Head of Implementation - Major Projects of Infrastructure Malta) and Architect Joseph Galea and Manager Emeline Fenech of Infrastructure Malta. The meeting focused on the [...]
