Edward de Bono Institute - University of Malta

21/06/2026

Join us next October!

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08/06/2026

The Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation warmly congratulates two esteemed colleagues on their recent appointments at the University of Malta.

Congratulations to Professor Leonie Baldacchino on her appointment as Pro-Rector for Internationalisation, Enterprise and Outreach, and to Professor Noellie Brockdorff, Chairperson of the Institute's Board, on her appointment as Pro-Rector for People, Quality and Communications.

These appointments are a testament to their outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing excellence in higher education. Throughout their distinguished careers, both have made significant contributions to the University of Malta through their academic scholarship, strategic vision, and unwavering support for students, colleagues, and the wider community.

We are delighted to see their expertise and experience recognised through these important roles. Their appointments reflect the University's continued commitment to strengthening its international engagement, fostering a people-centred culture, promoting quality enhancement, and building meaningful connections with society.

We also extend our congratulations to Rector-Elect Professor Frank Bezzina and wish the new leadership team every success as they guide the University of Malta into an exciting new chapter.

On behalf of everyone at the Edward de Bono Institute, we wish Professors Baldacchino and Brockdorff every success in their new roles and look forward to working together in support of the University's future development and impact.

https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/academia/2026/newuniversityofmaltapro-rectorteamannounced.html

02/06/2026

📢 Join us for the fifth and final session of our Public Lecture Series! 🎓
📅 Monday 8th June 2026
⏰ 17:00 CET
🌍 Zoom
👏 This lecture will be delivered by Prof. Thomas Cooney, Professor of Entrepreneurship at TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath and Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Behaviour, Inclusion and Innovation 💡
✨ Prof. Cooney was recently recognised as European Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year 2026 at an awards ceremony in Norway 🏆 He will be delivering a lecture titled:
"The Case for Re-centering Inclusion in Entrepreneurship"
📖 Abstract: In this webinar, Prof. Cooney shall reflect on how entrepreneurship can become a force for inclusion rather than exclusion. He shall challenge conventional approaches to entrepreneurship and make the case for placing inclusion at the centre of entrepreneurial policy, education, and practice. Exploring issues of equity, capability development, and entrepreneurial justice, he shall offer practical insights into building ecosystems that enable all individuals to participate, contribute, and thrive 🤝🌱🚀
This promises to be a thought-provoking and timely discussion for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, social inclusion, and policy development.
🔗 If you haven't yet registered, please do so as soon as possible using the form below to receive the Zoom login details:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczIZFuROa5L08Ift0F_v5BJa8pj7f0u20DVOb8cOIJ3D1-Yg/viewform
We look forward to seeing you online! 😊

27/05/2026

🎓 Today the University of Malta hosted its 4th annual Research Expo and, as always, we were delighted to be right in the thick of it! 😁 In the morning, our Institute Director, Prof. Margaret Mangion, delivered a presentation during the plenary session, while PhD student Michela Debono presented her work in progress during one of the Doctoral Candidates' parallel sessions. In the afternoon, resident academics Dr. Lisa Pace and Prof. Leonie Baldacchino delivered presentations during the Expo parallel sessions 📚✨
We are also proud that Prof. Baldacchino formed part of the UM Research Expo Scientific Committee for the second consecutive year 👏 A big thank you to the University of Malta for this invaluable opportunity to disseminate research, exchange ideas across faculties and disciplines, and foster greater collaboration by breaking down academic silos. Well done to everyone involved in making the Expo such a success! 🙌🔬

21/05/2026

Master in Creativity & Innovation - Intake October 2026
Online Information session:
Date: Thursday 28 May
Time: 17:00 CEST
Registration: https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/meeting/register/PwsEBX1lTu6UJMYkeb7fbQ

20/05/2026

There is still time to register for the 5th Edward de Bono Memorial Lecture is up tomorrow!
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dwa249uV

Date: 21 May 2026
Time: 17:00 CEST

Our esteemed guest speaker is Prof. Keith Sawyer from the University of North Carolina.

13/05/2026

Today we celebrate European Doctoral Day and recognise the important contribution doctoral researchers make to the advancement of knowledge, innovation, and society.

We congratulate all doctoral students presenting their work and thank them for their commitment, curiosity, and scholarly contribution. Your work matters.

12/05/2026

Mark your diaries. The 5th Edward de Bono Memorial Lecture is up next week. Our esteemed guest speaker is Prof. Keith Sawyer from the University of North Carolina.
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dwa249uV

Date: 21 May 2026
Time: 17:00 CEST

We look forward to seeing you there :)

01/05/2026

Master in Creativity and Innovation - October 2026 Intake - Applications are now open.
Find out more about the programme here: https://lnkd.in/ddqTU2Fj

This programme provides students with the opportunity to explore how these concepts can have an impact on real-world challenges across education, business, policy, the arts, and beyond.

The programme combines theory with hands-on learning, encouraging students to work on authentic challenges, engage with industry and community partners, and develop the skills needed to navigate complexity and change.

The programme is designed for individuals from diverse professional and academic backgrounds who wish to strengthen their ability to think differently, solve problems creatively, and lead innovation within their fields.

28/04/2026

Yesterday, the Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation at the University of Malta held the third session in its series of Online Public Lectures.

We would like to sincerely thank all those who attended, as well as Prof. Federica Rossi from Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia for her excellent lecture and for sharing valuable insights from her research on innovation management and collaborations within the arts and cultural sector. The session generated important discussion on the role of partnerships, co-creation, and societal impact.

Those who were unable to attend may access the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DprtIKR4SGw

We now look forward to welcoming Prof. Roberto Poli from University of Trento on 11 May 2026, when he will deliver the next lecture in the series exploring Futures Studies.

Innovation Management | Professor Federica Rossi