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26/10/2026

✨ Remembering Adelaide Cini ✨

“There is no place here to recount in detail the prodigies of conversion that she obtained through so many charitable efforts” - Positio, 1909
On 25 October, we commemorated the birthday of Adelaide Cini, a woman whose life was marked by compassion and a profound commitment to supporting women and girls in vulnerable circumstances.

The Positio, written in Latin, prepared by Cardinal Domenico Ferrata, documents Adelaide’s cause for beatification and canonisation, highlighting her charitable work and the impact she had on the lives of those she encountered. On 23 February 1910, Pope Pius X declared her Venerable.

offers a valuable window into her life, work and remarkable contribution to the support and welfare of women and girls.

The Women’s Archive at the University of Malta is honoured to hold a scanned copy of the Positio, which offers a valuable window into her life.

*This document was kindly donated by Rev. Prof. Nicholas Joseph Doublet, lecturer at the University of Malta and Diocesan Archivist for the Archdiocese of Malta and is currently being prepared for public access.

20/10/2026

“I believe that reading literature from various countries is to learn about other cultures, and in some ways, I find this even more satisfactory than actual travel” - Rose Lapira

The Rose Lapira Collection celebrates the work of an art critic, lecturer and cultural contributor who made a lasting impact on Malta’s arts scene.Through her teaching, writing, radio and television programmes, she brought art and culture to wider audiences and highlighted women’s contributions to the arts.

This collection at the Women’s Archive includes newspaper cuttings, scripts, photographs and more.

Interested? Check out the Collection listing on UM's Library System https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150178

19/10/2026

The University of Malta Equity Office would like to thank Prof. Aylin Baysan, Professor of Cariology in relation to Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead at Queen Mary University of London, for visiting the University of Malta and sharing the Faculty’s vision and priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.

We would also like to thank Dr Despina Moissidou, Senior Lecturer in Medical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London’s Malta Campus, and Prof. Janet Mifsud, the UM Rector’s Delegate for Equity, for joining us for a valuable discussion on gender equity and inclusive academic and research environments.

It was a pleasure to exchange ideas, learn from QMUL’s experience and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

Thank you all for the constructive exchange!

13/10/2026

✨ Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day ✨

On the second Tuesday of October, we remember Ada Lovelace.

Ada Lovelace was born in 1815 and was encouraged by her mother to study maths, science and logic. In fact, she excelled in mathematics and science and is often referred to as the world’s ever first computer programmer for her invention of the computer algorithm.

Ada Lovelace was revolutionary in her perception of the computer. From Ada Lovelace’s pioneering vision to the next generation of changemakers, let us continue to challenge boundaries, break barriers, and inspire possibilities.

Today, we celebrate the women who dare to:

➡️ break stereotypes
➡️ imagine
➡️ innovate,
➡️ and shape the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

💜 And something exciting is taking shape… Stay tuned as we look towards building a Women in STEAM Network. A space to connect, empower, and champion women across disciplines.

Register your interest and stay connected: https://forms.gle/mt4nU39uLLBV2SEZ9

09/10/2026

That’s a wrap - Freshers’ Week 2026 ✨

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand! 💛

We are overwhelmed with now having over 170 people following our socials, and more than 200 students who took the time to share their thoughts and opinions with us during this week.

But this is not about numbers but because we have really enjoyed meeting each and everyone of you!

Your support and smiles mean everything!

Wishing all students great year ahead. You’ve got this! 💛📚

08/10/2026

More moments from this year’s Freshers’ Week! 🎡✨

Spot yourself or someone you know? Tag them in the comments! 📸👇🏼

It was great meeting so many of you. See you at our upcoming events!

07/10/2026

Snippets of the energy that this year’s Freshers’ brought along! 🎡

It was great to welcome new University students and meet with all the UM community.

We wish you all the very best for the new upcoming year! 🫶

02/10/2026

We are ready to welcome you!

We are getting ready for a week of conversations and connections!

Come meet the Equity Office team at our stand to learn more about what we do and how we support an inclusive University community.

And don’t forget to spin the wheel for a chance to win! 🎁
📍 Gateway, University of Malta – Msida Campus
📅Starting Monday, 5th October
⏰ From 9:00am

See you there! 💜

28/09/2026

🎬 The work behind preserving Women’s Stories

Take a look behind the Women's Archive and the work to collect, preserve, and make women’s stories accessible for future generations.

As the Committee Chair puts it, the team strives “to delve into the private lives of key figures, as well as the public life of several women; those who forged their own story but also our own history.”

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