Wicked Comics, which was founded in 2005, takes pleasure in having fostered a thriving and expanding comics culture in Malta. Since the beginning, it has provided local comic artists and fans the chance to learn more about this aspect of pop culture and has continued to offer platforms for them to develop and display their talents.

Wicked Comics began hosting the annual Malta Comic Con (MCC) event in 2009. The eagerly anticipated event, however, did not take place for the previous two years due to reasons beyond their control.

On October 29 and 30, local creators, cosplayers, and geeks may joyously return to the Malta Conventions and Fairs Center in Ta’ Qali to take part in this two-day event!

What Can You Expect?

There will be a variety of workshops, gaming activities, talks and panel discussions, stores, cosplay competitions, and more for visitors to enjoy. The Artist Zone, which will promote both local and international talent, will be the main attraction.

An action packed event awaits you, with Nintendo Gaming Tournaments, to Creative Workshops,
Sketch Challengers, Tabletop RPG games, Prop Making, Sword Fighting, and much more!

Special Guests

It wouldn’t be Comic Con without some iconic guests and this year’s guest list is definitely not one you want to miss:

•      Cian Tormey – lead artist on Son of Superman: Kal El with Tom Taylor
•      Ester Cardella – comic artist
•      Otto Schmidt – comic book artist, illustrator, and artist
•      Pietro Ubaldi – Italian cartoon, anime, movie and videogame dubber
•      Rapha Lobosco – comic artist who worked on James Bond & Vampirella
•      Romy J Sharf – actress of Alpha in Might Morphin Power Rangers
•      Claudia Wells – Jennifer Parker in the 1985 film Back to the Future
•      Daniel Pesina – original actor of Johnny Cage, Scorpion, and SubZero
•      Ryan Babcock – “Krill” the villain alien on “The Orville”
•      Kev Hopgood – the leading artist on Iron Man who created War Machine
•      Jorge Vargas Jr – the Navy Thunder Ranger

Tickets can purchased through here and make sure to keep an eye out on their socials and website for any upcoming announcements!

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KPMG, which forms part of the ‘Big Four Accounting firms’, will be hosting an event dealing with career opportunities for students currently pursuing their degree in Commerce.

What You Need To Know About KPMG

The company deals with four primary services, notably:

• Audit and Assurance – This is fundamental in assuring that financial information has been thoroughly checked and subsequently can be used by investors and capital markets.
• Tax – The tax division ensures that businesses abide by the frequently altered tax regulations and boost performance.
• Advisory – The Advisory team looks to provide answers for a sustainable and secure future for organisations.
• Digital Solutions – This department specialises in harnessing the power of technology with the intention of building a business around its customers.

That said, KPMG has subsidiary services such as ‘Environmental, Social & Governance‘, which places emphasis on assisting stakeholders to positively impact society and ‘People and Change‘ which betters talent management services, provides career advice and enhances professionalism within the workplace.

Furthermore, the firm concentrates on an array of industries, including but not limited to; Banking, Enterprise, Gaming, Insurance, and Investment Management & Funds, thereby enabling students from different fields and areas of studies to operate within it.

One can also look into a section labelled ‘Insights‘ on KPMG’s website to see the interplay between the services they offer and commercial fields in the practical world.

KPMG Recruitment Event

Students understand the struggle of how hard it can be to find a job at a reputable company. However, thanks to KPMG’s recruitment day, that struggle will not be around for much longer.

Anyone interested in an internship with KPMG can attend as internships start from sixth form level all the way to masters!

The aim of this event is for students to gain an understanding of what the company does; you will meet with Partners and other professionals from the audit, tax, and advisory departments, as well as gain insight into what a career at the company will look like for you.

KPMG understands that students may have very busy schedules – with school, extra curriculum activities, and a job, it can be hard to find a balance. However, KPMG aims to address this challenge during their event and explain what life as a working student is really like.

Event Details

• Join KPMG on Saturday 15th October, at KPMG offices in Pieta, from 10:00 onwards!

Should you be interested in sitting for an interview on the day, send your CV by email to kpmg@kpmg.com.mt

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KSU is launching the second phase of its campaign “Democracy Derailed?” this Saturday the 11th of December at The Notch, Urban Valley Hotel! The first Phase was launched by the KSU on August 28, 2021. It is aimed to pinpoint and discuss the state of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Malta. You can find more information about how the first phase went here.

What is “Democracy Derailed?”

Democracy Derailed? is an Erasmus+ project aimed at engaging youths through a number of conferences, in order to get their perspective and proposals on the state of democracy in Malta. This project is divided into three main themes: Media and Freedom of Speech, Partisan Politics, and Civic Education & Active Citizenship.

This project is open to all youths aged between 17 and 30. Participants will be entitled to a certificate on the attendance of at least two activities while participating University of Malta students will be entitled to DegreePlus recognition upon attending at least two activities. 

What are the panel topics?

KSU have announced two panel topics so far. The first panel topic being: Civic Education & Active Citizenship and the second panel topic is Activism vs Representation.

In the first panel topic given the imminence of a General Election election, with 16 & 17 year olds forming part of the electorate for the first time, KSU hopes to emphasise the importance of civic education amongst youths. The aim is to have a fruitful discussion on the importance of implementing civic education into syllabi as effectively and holistically as possible.

In the second panel topic, the KSU hopes to emphasise the importance of representation and activism in society. The aim is to have a fruitful discussion on the difference and distinctions between representation and activism and why they are both important for the functioning of our democracy.

Announced Speakers so far

The KSU has announced Five different speakers so far. Here is a brief description of the announced speakers:

Dr. Francis Fabri:

Dr. Franics Fabri is currently serving as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Education. Dr. Fabri was awarded his doctorate in education from the Institute of Education, the University of London after completing Masters’s and Bachelor’s programs at the University of Malta. His areas of specialization include educational leadership, school networks and networking, professional training and development, strategy development, and implementation. Furthermore, He has published and presented in these areas both at national and international conferences.

Mr.Francesco Grech:

Francesco Grech is a 29 year old author, composer, and educator. He finalised his studies at the University of Malta and Rome graduating with two Masters in Literature, and Arts and Culture Management. He is also the co-founder of Għawdix and believes that we need more youthful voices in activism and politics. Currently, he is the Social media officer of Għawdix.

Mr. Clayton Mercieca:

Clayton Mercieca (he\him) is currently the President of Allied Rainbow Communities and Coordinator of Malta Pride. With his educational background in social work and having been trained as a creative thinker, Clayton is combining his years of activism in citizen participation, striving for equality and social justice to create communities that foster a true sense of belonging and empowerment here in Malta.

Ms Bernie Mizzi:

Principal for over 40 years at Chiswick House School and St. Martin’s College – an all-through Independent School in Malta offering educational programs (formal and informal) to children aged 2 to 18. She is also Co-founder of EC English, an international language school, and more recently Founder Trustee and Administrator of The Storm Petrel Foundation – A non-profit voluntary organisation promoting art, literature, and popular culture.

Mr. Jason Zammit:

Jason is a youth worker by profession. He is a Youth and Community Studies graduate and holds a Masters in Public Policy. In 2011 Jason joined Agenzija Zghazagh where he is currently enrolled as a Senior Manager – Research, Strategy, and Youth Policy Implementation. His main responsibility is to ensure a seamless youth service within the framework of the National Youth Policy. He also undertakes representational duties in Malta and the EU in pursuit of National Youth Policy objectives. Jason is a visiting lecturer in the Department of Public Policy at the University of Malta.

How to register for the event?

The event will be taking place on Saturday 11th December at 09:30 at Urban Valley Hotel, San Gwann. Applicants must present a Vaccination Certificate upon entry. All COVID-19 Measures in place will be adhered to. Those interested in attending must apply through the link: 
https://bit.ly/3xiqToi

University of Malta students will be entitled to DegreePlus recognition upon attending at least two activities. 

For updates on the event itself please follow the event facebook post here!

For more KSU related news click here!

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However, just like any other company, they all started out as an idea in a simple man’s head, which they slowly cultivated into the multinational, influential corporations they are nowadays.

This is what entrepreneurship is all about. The word “entrepreneur” is thrown around at many people for doing anything. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, all classified as entrepreneurs. But even your idea of building a hotel for animals can make you a potential entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are found in all types of industries with all types of backgrounds. In reality, anyone can be an entrepreneur. But that is easier said than done.

While having the right tools to start off your business is important, you will also need determination and ready for the risk. It is not going to be easy, but it will be rewarding. Now, this may seem interesting (even a little bit scary) but ICTSA is here to set the ball rolling. If all this is just what you dream to become, then ICTSA’s ‘The Million Dollar Idea’ might be just for you.

Unfortunately last year, ICTSA had to cancel the event due to the pandemic but this time, it will be completely online! TMDI is a 3-day start-up competition that will be taking place between the 16th and 18th April. Inspired by the global pandemic, the theme for this year will be ‘ICT in Health’ .

How do I enter?

You can form a team of up to 5 people from any academic background. Together you will need to come up with an idea, relevant to this year’s competition’s chosen theme; through workshops, you will be able to develop your idea and then pitch it to the judges!

And do not worry, a mentor will be guiding you to evolve your idea further and make your business idea as good as it can be before presenting it to the judges! You’re probably wondering about the prize… well the winner is entitled to a €600 cash prize, and €400 for the runner up, which can help bring your idea to life. And if that’s not good enough to apply, participation is completely free, so there is nothing to lose. I believe this is a win-win situation.

So grab your thinking caps, gather your teammates, get creative apply by clicking here! ICTSA will be posting more details and updates so make sure to check out their event page here!

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Written by Raisa Grech

Did you know…

That some people can taste colours and shapes? That all human brains start off as female in the womb? Or that the number of synapses in the brain might either equate to or exceed the numbers of stars in the galaxy?  What about the fact that brain information can travel up to 268 miles per hour?

The human brain is considered the most complex machine in the world.  Nonetheless, as with most things, the wonders of the brain still have their downfalls.  On average, 1 in every 4 people is affected by a brain disease, in a given year.  Brain disease is a general term and can refer to various forms of diseases including, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, epilepsy, transient ischemic attack, and mental disorders.

What is PET?

In the 1950s, scientists could examine brains only after death, but new imaging procedures have enabled scientists to study the brain in living animals, including humans. One of the most extensively used techniques is the Positron Emission Tomography (PET). This technique can be used whilst the patient is awake and can thus study the relationship between the physiological alterations and behavioural ones. This is relatively safe to use in humans since it uses just a few micrograms of short-lived radioisotopes.  It functions by making use of a positron, which has a positive charge and the same mass as an electron.

Unstable isotopes are generated, which become stable again after a proton breaks down and dissipates the energy. The positron eventually meets an electron, which emits two gamma rays. Detectors then precisely record the position of these rays. Usually, PET scan results have a general colour scheme. Warm colours like red and orange indicate high activity whilst blue and violet indicate low activity.  The difference in brain activity from one location to another is a clear sign of the brain damage the patient is experiencing, with the range of damage on the brain not being the same for each disease.

PET gives better contrast and spatial resolution when compared to other techniques. For example, Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), is another technique but less expensive.  SPECT shows how organs, in this case, the brain, work. Other techniques that may be used for investigating the brain are Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This examines structural changes in the brain. There is also Electroencephalography (EEG) which is used to record the electrical activity of the brain. 

With the help of these imaging procedures, scientists have just begun to understand what a mental illness is. 

One common misconception is that mental illness is not actually a disease. This is because spotting the symptoms is not always an easy task. The truth, however, is that mental illness has a biological basis, just like every other disease. In fact, early detection and early intervention are the best way to go. Mental health professionals can diagnose a patient with the help of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association. Some examples include mood disorders such as depression, psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, eating disorders like anorexia, personality and anxiety disorders as well as addiction disorders such as substance abuse.

Since the gravity of the illness may vary from one person to another, treatment is not a “one size fits all”, but rather needs to be tailored to individual brains, instead of ticking off a list of symptoms.  The road to understanding patients suffering from mental illness is still a work in progress.

Celebrating Brain Awareness Week

Such advancements related to brain research and treatment are celebrated yearly and globally during Brain Awareness Week (BAW), usually held around mid-March.  In 2021 BAW will be celebrated from the 15^th to the 21^st of March. The initial BAW dates back to 1996, where 160 organisations from the United States were brought together by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DABI) to discuss current research improvements.  

A webinar with the theme of “The Human Brain on Film” will still be held on the 16th of March at 7pm by ĊineXjenza, which is run by S-Cubed, the Malta Chamber of Scientists, with the support of Spazju Kreattiv and Tiskopri.  ĊineXjenza has invited three speakers, each of whom will be giving a short virtual presentation followed by an open discussion, where member audiences will be allowed to voice their opinions or even ask neuroscience-related questions to the expert panel. 

For more information, you can access the event page here. Tickets for this event are free of charge and can be booked here!

Check out S-Cubed’s previous article here!

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Student Organisations Events

The Third Eye Christmas on Campus 2020

Starting off with a shameless promo, on the 9th of December, along other Student Organisations, we will be present during Christmas on Campus! Lots of goodies, Christmas carols and we will also be selling our personalised post cards for you to give to your loved ones. Drop by our stand and feel the festive vibe with us!

• Date:9th December
• Time: 10:00am till 1:00pm
• Venue: University of Malta

Merry Quizmas! – MHSA’s Christmas Trivia Night

MHSA is back with another edition of ‘Merry Quizmas’ – a themed quiz night for the month of December! Just form a team of 3-5 people and designate a team leader. The price is €5 per person and you can sign up by filling out the form here!

• Date: 11th December
• Time: 8:00pm till 10:00pm
• Venue: Online Event

Seasoning’s Greetings! | Betapsi’s Cook Off

Show of your cooking skills with Betapsi’s event! Download the recipe, grab a friend and get ready to cook. All proceeds will go to mental health entities. Click here to apply.

• Date: 11th December
• Time: 4:00pm
• Venue: Online Event on Zoom

Building Blocks: A JEF Malta Workshop

JEF Malta is organising an interactive webinar discussing topics such as public speaking, composing a policy paper and improving your lobbying skills! Anyone interested in applying, simply click here.

• Date: 12th December
• Time: 10:00 am till 2:00pm
• Venue: Online Event

ELSA Webinars Academy Malta | Gaming Law

ELSA are introducing a 5-day academic course where participants will have full access to a 15-hour schedule of Gaming Law lectures given by professionals in the field. Some topics that will be discussed are Gaming Protection and Clientele Safety, Taxation Laws, and FINTECH-related Strategies. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis so apply now! Fee is priced at 25 euros for all ELSA members and 30 euros for non-ELSA members.

• Date: 14th till the 18th December
• Time: /
• Venue: Online Event

On Topic: Contraception in Malta

Continuing KSU’s ‘On Topic’ series, the third webinar revolves around Contraception in Malta. The topic of Sexual Health is still seen as a taboo topic within our society and it is event like these that help us break it more and more.

• Date: 16th December
• Time: 5:00pm till 7:00pm
• Venue: Online event streamed on Facebook

The Christmas Complex | A Deep Talks Event

For their second edition of the online ‘Deep Talks Series’, Betapsi are going all Christmassy themed! Grab your christmas sweaters and popcorn and get ready to discuss Christmas Classics which we love watching during the holidays! Apply here.

• Date: 16th December
• Time: 8:00pm
• Venue: Online Event

Share Your Gift – The Charity Talent Show

MHSA, S-Cubed, and UM Futsal are teaming up to offer you a one-of-a-kind event – ‘Share Your Gift’ is a talent show for students AND student organisations at the University of Malta. All details can be found on their event page and if you wish to participate, click here!

• Date: 18th December
• Time: 8:00pm till 11:00pm
• Venue: Online Event

ASCS | Game On!

It’s time for some Table Tennis fun! ASCS presents a series of table tennis matches to win some really cool prizes. The fee is €5 per person. Due to the pandemic, ASCS will be following COVID-19 precautions in order to have a fun but safe match!

• Date: 19th December
• Time: 10:30am
• Venue: TBA

The murder before Christmas | Murder Mystery!

Betapsi needs you to save Santa! Put your detective skills on and start searching for clues on who has been on the naughty list. The price is that of €10 per team and you can apply by clicking here!

• Date: 23rd December
• Time: 5:00pm
• Venue: Valletta

Other events going around the island

A conversation with Daniel Holmes

Daniel Holmes spent eight years inside Malta’s prison and lived to tell his tale. A Q&A will be taking place through Zoom, since he is banned from Malta until 2023, where we get to learn more about his prison experience. An event you surely cannot miss!

• Date: 10th December
• Time: 5:00pm
• Venue: Online Event

Freedom Nights – Seated Event With Live Music, Food & Drinks

This event is about freedom of being and expressions, and get ready for some good music, food and drinks provided by Coffee Circus and Banh Mi. Due to the current situation, the event is limited to 20 seats so brings your friends or partner to enjoy!

• Date: 11th December
• Time: 7:30pm till 11:00pm
• Venue: Freedom Hub Malta

Vintage Pop-Up Shop: Winter Special

Who doesn’t love a beautiful, vintage, cosy coat? Lady Kitt Vintage is back with a winter collection ranging from 1960s coats and snazzy 1970s jackets to cosy, chunky cardis and faux favourites! Look fashionable this Winter!

• Date: 12th December
• Time: 10:30am till 6:30pm
• Venue: No. 14, Sunny Side Guze Ellul Mercer Str. Sliema

Retro Vintage Trio Market – Freedom Hub

Two full days filled with retro vintage finds just for you! What will you find? Some good vintage basics, a few classics, eccentric pieces and some good second-hand picks. Get ready to express and show yourself!

• Date: 12th to 13th December
• Time: 10:30am till 6:00pm
• Venue: Freedom Hub Malta

Drink Pizza, Eat Beer – ‘Tis The Season To Be Willy

Pizza? Beer? Count me in. A seated event with tables up to 10 people on a first come, first served basis. Experience the full range of Stretta Beers, the brand new and never tried before, and taste the tastiest pizzas from the kitchens at Salumeria Gardens.

• Date: 12th December
• Time: 12:00pm till 4:00pm
• Venue: Salumeria Gardens

Kadenza ta’ Ħolma

The Strada Stretta Concept is coming to an end and it is bringing you ‘Kadenza ta’ Ħolma’ – a unique event with a mix of art, poetry and music which will take the virtual audience on cathartic journey through the twelve months of a year. Clare Ghigo, Francesca Aqauilina, Mariele Zammit and Maria-Elena Farrugia are your performers for the night!

• Date: 15th December
• Time: 8:00pm
• Venue: Online Event

Christmas in the City

The Valletta Cultural Agency is presenting you with a full Christmas Programme from the 8th till the 24th of December in order to get in the festive cheer! We picked out three events that sparked our interest.

Opera in the City

A classical journey of the greatest, world famous Operatic tunes and arias from Donizetti to Verdi and Puccini, starring international Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin and the wonderful soprano Nadia Vella, accompanied by Sofia Narmania on the piano.

• Date: 9th December
• Time: 8:00pm
• Venue: Pjazza Regina

Christmas Film Screenings in Valletta

Experience the Christmas Classic as Joyeux Noel and Polar Express will be screening at Is-Suq tal-Belt Valletta! Limited seating available so make sure to contact: info@vca.gov.mt

• Date: 8th till 24th December
• Time: 6:30pm till 8:00pm
• Venue: Is-Suq Tal-Belt Valletta Food Market

Brass Band Performances in Valletta

Big Friends Guggen Musik Malta will be playing popular Christmas tunes in Great Siege Square, Valletta (entrance to St John’s Co-Cathedral). The Big Friends Guggen Musik Band is a unique musical band in our country. Founded in 2008, the band amuses its audience by singing, dancing and playing along joyous renditions of popular music.

• Date: 14th December and 21st December
• Time: 7:30pm till 9:00pm
• Venue: Great Siege Square

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As the name Future Realised suggests, the future and how we will prepare for it in the current difficult circumstances will be the recurring theme of the many discussions which will be held.

This event is available to anyone who would like to attend. Simply register online by clicking here to book your place to participate in the activities and to have a listen to the esteemed speakers including former presidents and prime ministers, editors, CEOS, and leaders of innovation! It will be running from the 20th of October to the 23rd of October. Have a look at what they have in store for you:

20 Oct | Attractiveness and Crisis Impact

Global leaders from the World Bank, European Commission and a former Polish Prime Minister, join global and local industry leaders to discuss the worldwide outlook of the COVID-19 crisis and the local economic scenario. We then delve into the findings of EY’s Attractiveness Survey, followed by a frank discussion on the results and conclude on a new economic model for the country. 

• 10:00 – 10:30 | Impact of the crisis now, next and beyond
• 10:30 – 11:00 | EY’s attractiveness survey. Where does Malta need to focus?
• 11:00 – 11:30 | Revive? Re-imagine? Transform? Opportunities for Malta in a new world order

21 Oct | Future and Innovation

COVID-19 has turbo charged the digital revolution. Speakers from the United Nations, World Economic Forum, SAP, Nvidia, Ericsson and OpenText join local telecommunication leaders to explore what this means for local businesses, delving into remote work, new business and operating models and the new ecosystem of innovation. We also discuss how to put AI to use, the opportunities for Malta as a pilot site for new technologies, and the things we got right in telecoms which we can transpose into other areas.

• 10:00 – 10:30 | COVID-19: Turbo charging the digital revolution
• 10:30 – 11:10 | AI – putting technology to use
• 11:10 – 11:45 | Telecoms – what we got right, what we need to do next 

22 Oct | People

Three former European Prime Ministers and Presidents and a professor from Bocconi University join an eclectic group of young entrepreneurs and experienced local experts to discuss placing people at the centre of our economic model to create long-term value. The EY Generate Survey results are announced, outlining the views of Millennials and Generation-Z on the crisis, the economy and their future in Malta.

• 10:00 – 10:30 | People at the centre
• 10:30 – 11:00 | Generations rising – how Malta’s youth views the country’s future
• 11:00 – 11:30 | Long-term value creation: a new economic model

23 Oct | Society

Future Realised Week ends with global leaders from the World Economic Forum, EY, and acclaimed author David Pilling discussing what the great economic reset means, changing consumer trends and how Malta can move beyond GDP to measure success, EU funding available to tap sustainable initiatives and ways local businesses can measure, manage and communicate the impact of the long-term value they create. Local NGOs and academics contribute to the discussion, and the Government and Opposition put forward their views for a more sustainable Malta.

• 14:00 – 14:30 | COVID-19: Reframing sustainability  
• 14:30 – 14:50 | Achieving the unthinkable
• 14:50 – 15:10 | Malta Future Consumer survey and long-term value in practice
• 15:10 – 15:30 | A truly sustainable vision for Malta

So, what are you waiting for? Register NOW!

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Anna Catania, a counsellor specialising in sex and relationships, will be present and discussing these two topics. She will be giving us an insightful discussion revolving around the psycho-emotional and sexual aspects of relationships. Catania graduated with a B.Sc. in Nursing and continued her studies at MSc level in counselling with a keen focus on sexual medicine.

It will be an open discussion and a variety of questions will be tackled. Such questions will revolve around how sex can be more intimate in relationships, how to improve relationships, how to feel good in relationships and what it means to be in a relationship itself.

The event will be taking place on the 17th of February from 12:00 pm till 2:00 pm at the Psychology Lab.

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Penguin and Panda, Malta’s newest poetry collective are hosting a spoken word event – A Night of Poetry – “Word” – on Friday, 13^th December at the beloved Maori in Valletta.

What is spoken word? 

Spoken word is “writing that is meant to be read out loud.”  This can include anything from poetry to prose to rap.  What makes spoken word different than other forms of writing is that is intended to be performed aloud.  It makes use of intonation, diction, voice, imagery, action, and sound.

If you have poetry or any type of writing that is just waiting to find an audience, anything that you have been dying to get out there, or if you simply love listening to other people recite their work, come and join us for this event!  You can get the opportunity to try out your poetry in front of an audience and listen to other writers. 

The rules are simple:  The poem/piece can be in either English or in Maltese and must be original.  You are strongly encouraged to learn it by heart and perform it from memory.  The reason is that you automatically get more of your audience engaged when doing so and it creates direct contact with your listeners which is something beautiful. 

For more information on the event or to apply, send an email to penguinandpandapoetry@gmail.com. 

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A typical question that is now used to break the ice amongst individuals. Instagram has taken the media by the storm, having accumulated over 1 billion users, it is the rising platform that has created various social media pressures and expectations which can lead to harmful circumstances. In fact, these alarming problems have even caught the attention of Instagram creators who are trying to crack down such results.

Scrolling through the countless photos on your Instagram feed, going through the endless Instagram stories for who knows how long. Are we aware of the effect Instagram leaves us?

Let’s talk…

We are collaborating with Unfiltered in order to further explore the world of Instagram. Unfiltered is made up of six university students: Sarah Aquilina, Maria Gatt, Giorgia Attard, George Michael Grima, Laura Azzopardi, and Elise Brincat. Their aim is to explore youth’s preoccupation with how they present themselves visually on social media and raising awareness about superficial, potentially deterring the situation.

During this discourse, the panel will be discussing how Instagram and the online visual culture affects us. The panel will feature local influencers, industry experts and academics alike in one dynamic discussion.

The variety in the panel will enable a thorough discussion from different perspectives. Join us on the 9^th of December at 12 pm KSU Common Room and share your thoughts with us!

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