UM STRIKES DEAL WITH FARSONS ON FUTURE COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO ENTITIES

On the 23rd February 2023, the University of Malta together with Simonds Farsons Cisk plc have signed a collaborative agreement that will see the two working closer together through a number of faculties at University.

Present for the signing event held at the Redler Room, within The Brewhouse at the Central Business District, were the University Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella, Farsons Group Chairman, Mr Louis A. Farrugia, as well as other representatives from both sides.

This agreement sees both parties collaborate particularly through research initiatives and sponsorships, mainly, but not limited to, the areas of Engineering, Built Heritage,

Arts, Economics, Management, Accountancy, Social Wellbeing, and Labour Studies. Such initiatives include the sponsorship of activities organised by the faculties involved, collaborations on research projects between the two entities, software licences to be used by students, as well as sponsorship of other prizes for students, such as those affiliated to the Dean’s Award events.

“The University is delighted to be part of this agreement with one of Malta›s leading food and beverage organisations,” said the Rector in his short speech at this occasion. He continued: “We hope to be able to achieve great results from this initiative, mainly the enhancement of our students› experience at University and the building of closer ties between industry and academia.”

On behalf of Farsons, Mr Louis A. Farrugia said: “This is the third cooperation agreement between Farsons and the University of Malta. We are proud of our association with the University and look forward to strengthening our collaboration. Through this agreement with the University of Malta that aims to support faculties in the fields of engineering, built environment and social wellbeing, among others, we hope to further expand education and industrial links to respond effectively to the fast-changing needs of the industry in Malta.”