On 23 May 2025, the Research Innovation Unit (RIU) took centre stage at the Public Service Expo 2025, Malta’s national platform for excellence in public sector innovation. RIU showcased the fusion of climate intelligence, digital twins, and science communication tools aimed to 6000+ mid-school students. The RIU stand was delivered in collaboration with Xjenza [...]
On 14–15 May 2025, co-leads Mandy Farrugia and Fabian Borg of the Research Innovation Unit (RIU) joined a delegation from Xjenza Malta and participated in the European Space Agency’s New Capabilities and Countries in European Space Conference, held at ESA’s ESRIN Centre in Frascati, Italy. Representing Malta, Fabian Borg delivered the national presentation titled [...]
The Research Innovation Unit (RIU), represented by Ms. Shirley Attard, participated in the 7th Joint Project Meeting and the 5th Collaborative CiPeL Workshop of the EU-funded JUSTNature Project, held between 1–3 April 2025 across Vienna and Szombathely. The event brought together city representatives and scientific partners from across Europe to reflect on the project’s [...]
On 5 March 2025, the Research Innovation Unit (RIU) hosted a high-level delegation from Japan, comprising senior representatives from JANUS (Japan Adaptation Nexus for Urban Sustainability) and ERCA (Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan). The meeting, held at the Notch, underscored Malta’s growing international relevance as a microstate innovator in climate adaptation. Led [...]
On 25 February 2025, the Research Innovation Unit (RIU) contributed to a landmark policy-science interface in Brussels, as Fabian Borg, climate simulation expert and founder of the PHASE 2 engine, delivered a strategic pitch to a joint delegation of DG CLIMA and DG CNECT. The meeting focused on strengthening synergies between climate adaptation priorities [...]
