Classics and Archaeology at UM

Classics and Archaeology at UM This is the page of the Department of Classics and Archaeology at the University of Malta.

The Department is responsible for all degrees in both Archaeology and Classics. The Department of Classics was one of the longest established departments of the Faculty of Arts; in 1988 its remit was extended to include Archaeology and, to date, all professional posts involving the archaeological heritage in various Maltese government and parastatal bodies are occupied by graduates of this departm

ent. The department maintains a highly respectable international profile. Its academic members regularly participate in international conferences and publish their research in academic journals and books. The Department collaborates with Heritage Malta and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and supports the activities of the Malta Archaeological Society and of the Malta Classics Association.

Finis Coronat Opus! 👑✨ (The end crowns the work!)Filled with a deep sense of fulfillment, our young Cosmonauts wrapped u...
17/07/2026

Finis Coronat Opus! 👑✨
(The end crowns the work!)
Filled with a deep sense of fulfillment, our young Cosmonauts wrapped up an unforgettable week with a celebratory concluding party! 🎉🚀
A massive thank you to the spectacular team who brought this Summer School to life: coordinator and tutor Maria Giuliana Fenech, main tutor Andrew Debono Cauchi, and assistant tutor Jeanine Pisani .
You made this mission an absolute triumph! 🙌🍕
We are also grateful to the SEA-EU Research Seed Funds 2026 of the University of Malta for believing in this project.

Mission accomplished! 🚀🎉 After an intense, action-packed week of cosmic exploration, our young Classical Cosmonauts have...
17/07/2026

Mission accomplished! 🚀🎉
After an intense, action-packed week of cosmic exploration, our young Classical Cosmonauts have officially graduated!A huge thank you to Professor Horatio Vella, the University's professor of Ancient Greek and Latin, for presenting each student with their well-deserved certificate of attendance. 📜✨
We are so proud of this brilliant crew!

A big thank you to our resident art connoisseur Jeanine Pisani for leading the "Spot the Classical Reference" quiz. It w...
17/07/2026

A big thank you to our resident art connoisseur Jeanine Pisani for leading the "Spot the Classical Reference" quiz. It was incredible to watch our young Cosmonauts connect ancient tales with classic art pieces. They truly have a keen eye for detail! 👁️❤️

17/07/2026

Just a couple of Cosmonauts living in a Minoan world. 🌌🎨
Rate their reenactment of the famous Knossos Fresco (see image in Comment below) from 1-10!

🚀 Day 5 of Classical Cosmonauts is underway!We kicked off our final day with a fascinating discussion on ancient communi...
17/07/2026

🚀 Day 5 of Classical Cosmonauts is underway!
We kicked off our final day with a fascinating discussion on ancient communication, led by our indefatigable summer school coordinator, Maria Giuliana Fenech.
This paved the way for a fun, hands-on activity where our wonderful cosmonauts are now inscribing their very own ancient curse tablets! 📜✏️

16/07/2026

Rewriting history? Yes, please! 📜

✨Our Classical Cosmonauts finally got to playtest CITADEL—a video game where players try to find an alternative, happier ending to the tragic War of Troy.

The verdict? They completely loved it! They also gave us some brilliant feedback and potential improvements to work on. Watch them in action! 👇

16/07/2026

Andrew Debono Cauchi giving our classical cosmonauts a taste of how Homer would have sounded when recited to an ancient Greek audience. 🏛️✨

16/07/2026

How do you compose music for a video game set in the world of Homer? 🎮🎵

Our Classical Cosmonauts found out firsthand! We were thrilled to welcome the composer of CITADEL's soundtrack himself, musicologist and lecturer Dr Jeremy Coleman from the School of Performing Arts - University of Malta. He joined our young students to discuss the fascinating creative process behind bringing a Homeric video game setting to life through sound. 🏛️✨

Video game testing meets epic storytelling! 🎮⚔️ Our Classical Cosmonauts dove into a playtest session for our CITADEL vi...
16/07/2026

Video game testing meets epic storytelling! 🎮⚔️ Our Classical Cosmonauts dove into a playtest session for our CITADEL video game, starting with Andrew Debono Cauchi's spirited retelling of the War of Troy, followed by a lively class debate entitled: Was Helen really the cause of the Trojan War? 🏛️
We are thrilled to develop this project under the umbrella of the EU Culture Programme! 🇪🇺

After student volunteers helped re-explain the Ancient Greek alphabet and its aspirants, the class hit the courtyard for...
16/07/2026

After student volunteers helped re-explain the Ancient Greek alphabet and its aspirants, the class hit the courtyard for break time with a twist: practicing writing their names as Greek transliterations. ✍️☀️

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