Disability Studies at UM

27/08/2026

We are happy to share a recent publication by Head of Department Dr Amy Camilleri Zahra in a special issue of Disability & Society. The article about social representations of disabled women can be accessed here 👇

Full article: Are we there yet? Progress or persisting barriers in the social representations of disabled women in Malta

The shared ideas and narratives circulating in every-day discourse reveal whether discrimination and exclusion of disabled women is being challenged or whether it is continuing to shape disabled wo...

21/07/2026

🎓 Advance Your Career and Make a Lasting Difference 🎓

Are you passionate about promoting inclusion, equality, and the rights of persons with disabilities? Take the next step with our Master of Arts in Disability Studies.

This programme equips you with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and practical expertise to:
✨ Understand disability from social, cultural, and rights-based perspectives.
✨ Advocate for inclusive policies and practices.
✨ Drive positive change in education, healthcare, employment, and community settings, amongst others.
✨ Enhance your professional development and career opportunities.

📩 Contact us today to learn more about admissions, entry requirements, and how to apply.

15/07/2026

If you are an autistic young person aged between 15 and 25 and use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) you may be interested in participating in a research interview. You can contact Prog. Anne-Marie Callus on [email protected] or 79706428 or Prof. Ruth Falzon on [email protected] or 79092910.

“This project has been funded through the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS) managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV)”. This project/publication reflects the views only of the author, and the MCVS cannot be held responsible for the content or any use which may be made of the information contained therein.”

25/06/2026

Prof. Anne-Marie Callus from the Department of Disability Studies will be presenting her book Kith and Kin and the Lived Experience of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities to The Antonio Gramsci Society UK. Further details and registration form available on this link

A Critical Phenomenological Perspective on the Lived Experience of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

12/06/2026

Engaging with and contributing to society fosters inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. When people actively participate, they help break down barriers, challenge stigma, and create more accessible environments. This collective effort not only empowers persons with disabilities but also enriches society as a whole through diversity and shared humanity.

11/06/2026

As a former student at the Faculty of Social Wellbeing, it has helped me in my profession by increasing my awareness and skills, allowing me to better assist and advocate for persons with disabilities.

10/06/2026

🎓 Best Student Award 2024–2025
Master of Arts in Disability Studies

👏 Congratulations to Ms Marion Parnis on being awarded the Best Student Award 2024–2025 in the Master of Arts in Disability Studies.

✨ Interested in pursuing studies in Disability Studies?

For more information about our programmes, please contact the Department of Disability Studies at:

📧 [email protected]
📞+356 2340 3689

08/06/2026

Deadline has been extended by another two weeks. Get in touch with Prof Anne-Marie Callus on [email protected] for more information.

Call for Applications: Ph.D. scholarship in Visual Impairment in Malta - Faculty for Social Wellbeing