A variety of events taking place in March ranging from open mics and exhibitions to groovy gigs and festivals!
B E W Y L D on Intl Women’s Day
B E W Y L D are organising an event to celebrate Women’s Day! A day event featuring live music, poetry, photography, together with a number of stalls led by female creatives and entrepreneurs. A fantastic way to celebrate such a day!
Date: 8th March
Time: 2:00 pm till 9:00 pm
Place: Rocky Valley Garden
Public Lecture: Yves Klein
Prof. Paul Sant Cassia will be giving a lecture about Yves Klein’s revolutionary work in post-war European Art. Given that Prof. Paul Sant Cassia is from the Anthropology Department, the lecture will pair both the elements of art and anthropology.
It will take a unique approach, showing the connection between art and society that are more than often, overlooked.
Date: 10th March
Time: 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm
Place: Valletta Contemporary
The Global Warning Project by UESA
UESA will be holding a three-day event all revolving about global warming but with a different topic each.
Students are highly encourage to attend and participate in such a concurrent issue.
Global Warming | Adopting a Sustainable Mindset
The three-day event will kick off with a panel discussion on man-made climate change – what is being done and what can be done.
Date: 11th March
Time: 11:00 am till 3:00 pm
Place: Quadrangle
Global Warning | The Future of Transport
The second day will be focusing on Transport. A prominent topic which is talked about among the public.
Speakers proficient in the fields of electric vehicles and green modes of transports will be present. A discussion on transport and transport technology will follow.
An exhibition of electric vehicles will also be on display.
Date: 12th March
Time: 11:00 am till 3:00 pm
Place: Quadrangle
Global Warning | Clean Energy
Day 3 will be focusing on Clean Energy. A panel of speakers will reveal new technologies that will help us go beyond solar energy, the type of energy that we heavily dependent on.
Discussions and debates on how to move forward in the energy sector will be taking place in the form of workshops.
Date: 13th March
Time: 11:00 am till 3:00 pm
Place: Quadrangle
A Place to Belong: Research on Housing and Policy
A discussion hosted by Masters student in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in order to discuss the research and realities of housing in Malta.
Anyone who is working in the sector or interested in the fields of integration, social policy, housing and migration, are highly encouraged to attend!
Date: 12th March
Time: 6:00 pm till 7:00 pm
Place: VC101 at the IT Services Building, University of Malta
The PlaKard Project
The PlaKard Project kicked off in September 2016, a musical experiment made by Matthew John Scicluna and Kyle Drakard. The aim is to experiment with a mixture of contemporary jazz, hip hop and any other genre that just happen to flow with the music.
They will be making their return to Storeroom to give us a fresh taste of their newest material! An event not to be missed.
Date: 13th March
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Storeroom
Sip and Paint – Emma’s Kitchen
The perfect combo for a chill night – painting with a glass of wine. SIP and PAINT MALTA along with Emma’s Kitchen are hosting a painting guided sessions for the evening.
Date: 17th March
Time: 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm
Place: Emma’s Kitchen, San Gwann
Panel Discussion: Art & Activism
A panel discussion will be held on art being a form of activism.
Four well-known names among the local art scene will be present; Seb Tanti Burlò, political cartoonist and artist, Immanuel Mifsud, lecturer and writer, Margerita Pulè, curtator and cultural manager, and Raffaella Zammit from Gabriel Caruana Foundation.
This variety in the panel will surely give an insightful discussion on such interesting topic.
Date: 17th March
Time: 7:00 pm till 9:00pm
Place: Valletta Contemporary
ĊineXjenza: The Human Brain on Film
As part of Brain Awareness Week 2020, ĊineXjenza has invited local neuroscience specialists in order to share their favourite “brain-on-film” moments. They will be sharing the good, the bad and the ugly side of neuroscience through the use of movie clips. An interesting take to discuss such a heavy topic.
Date: 17th March
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Spazju Kreattiv, Cinema Room
Il Ballo del Decennio
Another year, another ball! Relieve some mid-term stress by going all out for Il Ballo del Decennio in your best attire, and get ready for a night of high class partying you’ll remember throughout your university days … or won’t remember, depends on whether you make good use of their open bar!
Date: 14th March
Time: 9:30 pm
Place: Montekristo Wine Vaults
HealthFest on Campus
MMSA are back with the HealthFest’20 and they are going all out! Three different events, three different locations, three different topics, all with one goal.
HealthFest ’20 | Event on Quad
The first event will be focusing on the environmental issues that are impacting our country, and the world, and how all of this is also impacting our health.
Quadrangle will be overflowing with a variety of fun activities, health checks, informative talks and to keep you hydrated throughout the day; stands offering healthy products!
Date: 18th March
Time: 12:00 pm till 5:00 pm
Place: Quadrangle
HealthFest ’20 | Ta’ Qali
This will be their biggest event yet! What better way to spend the day than enjoying the fresh air and greenery at Ta’ Qali?
Zumba Classes, workshops, competitions, health checks – YOU NAME IT! A jam-packed day filled with amazing activities.
Date: 22nd March
Time: 10:00 am till 3:00 pm
Place: Ta’ Qali
HealthFest ’20 | National Clean up
And last but not least, MMSA are ending the three-day event with a National Clean up.
They will be collaborating with the major environmental activist, Cami Appelgren and her team, for better coordination throughout the day.
Date: 28th March
Time: 8:30 am till 12:30 pm
Place: “Bombi” Area at Valletta
The Mind and Sanskirt Speech
Betapsi will be holding a talk looking at the modern psychology which evolved out of Sanskirt – an antique Indian language. Not your usual kind of topic but interesting nonetheless!
Date: 18th March
Time: 12:00 pm till 2:00 pm
Place: University of Malta
Oxygyn live at Storeroom!
Oxygyn is hitting up the stage at Storeroom! With their newly released single, Venom, they will be blessing our earbuds with their music.
Oxygyn is an indie-pop band based in Malta, with a passion for making music that matters, composed of the sibling duo Kurt Abela and Katia Abela, Janelle Borg and Luke Camilleri. Their aim is to make music that inspires others, the same music that has always inspired them, by exploring important human and social issues through song.
Date: 19th March
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Storeroom
Bisazza Street Food Fest
A two-day event to satisfy your taste buds with a variety of food trucks! Choose from sweets, beers, pizzas and all in between! Aside from that, live entertainment will be taking place to keep you hyped throughout the event.
Date: 20th March till the 21st March
Time: 12:00 pm till 9:00 pm / 10:00 am till 9:00 pm
Place: Bisazza Street Sliema
Panel Discussion: Life After Art School
Just graduated art school? Or an undergraduate? Curious what happens after all that studying and hard work? A panel discussion will be held on how to pursue a career in the art sector and what are the similar struggles an artist faces.
The panel will have a variety of individuals such as Aaron Bezzina and Stefan Spiteri, both visual artists, Luke Azzopardi, a fashion designer and couturier, Sabrina Calleja Jackson, artist and curator, and Charlene Galea, a performance artist. All with their own story to tell!
Date: 20th March
Time: 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm
Place: Valletta Contemporary
The One Where They Did it Again! Betapsi’s Friends Quiz Night
Betapsi are back with another F.R.I.E.N.D.S quiz night! Come on down and prove you are a true fan!
Date: 20th March
Time: 6:30 pm till 9:00 pm
Place: University of Malta
Parklajf
A big event for all ages! The event will take place in Manikata at Tal-Qasam – a variety of beers and mouthwatering food will be overflowing throughout the day. Your earbuds will surely be blessed by some of the best vinyl selection; Patman, Owen Jay and Brian – Sunset Records.
Kids 12 years and under have free entry.
Date: 22nd March
Time: 10:00 am till 10:00 pm
Place: Tal-Qasam: Rural Events Destination
Aqta’ Xiex: Kwiżż dwar l-ilsien Malti
An event to show off your Maltese skills and to strengthen them as well! Għaqda tal-Malti collaborated with Inspire to present this quiz.
Date: 25th March
Time: 12:00 pm till 1:00 pm
Place: University of Malta
Open mic and live music of protest
Another Open Mic is upon us! A variety of poetry, prose and songs. It is open to all students and the general public who would like to share their works or to just simply relax and enjoy Maltese talent.
In collaboration with Inizjamed.
Date: 27th March
Time: 6:45 pm till 9:00 pm
Place: Quadrangle
Anomaly // SACES Easter Workshop
SACES are organising a workshop to explore the ideology of anomalies. Anomalous structures and ideas will be explored in order to understand the nature of such phenomena.
Those interested are to apply before the 18th of March.
Date: 27th March till the 29th March
Time: 6:00 pm / 4:00 pm
Place: Faculty For The Built Environment
Archoholics // Keith Carnal
A performance by an international artist; Keith Carnal. Exploring the world of techno – surely an event to be remembered!
Supporting artists:
- Dave Space
- CND
- Sean Rickett
Date: 27th March
Time: 10:00 pm
Place: Magazino Hall
