University of the Third Age

University of the Third Age

The University of the Third Age (U3A) in Malta was launched on 23 January 1993. It is part of a worldwide network of learning communities for older persons. U3As are founded on a common philosophy of older persons coming together to teach, learn and share their wisdom, just for the satisfaction that these activities bring. No certificates are necessary for joining and no certifications or accreditations are awarded.

Lecture delivery The main centre of the U3A is at the Catholic Institute in Floriana. In addition, it operates from three other branches, two in Malta - St. Patrick’s Salesian School in Sliema and the University’s Cottonera Resource Centre in Vittoriosa - and one in Gozo at Għajnsielem.

Amongst other study-units, the U3A is offering the following programmes for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Floriana U3A Centre Catholic Institute, Mondays to Thursdays 09.00 – 11.00

Sliema U3A Centre

St Patrick’s Salesian School, Tuesdays & Thursdays 17.00 – 19.00

Cottonera U3A Centre Cottonera Resource Centre, Thursdays 09.00 – 11.00

Malta’s economic history Dr. Carl Camilleri

Il-Politika u s-soċjeta’ Maltija Dr Michael Briguglio

Maltese archival heritage Dr Charles Farrugia

Malta during the period of the Knights: 1530-1798 Mr Vincent Zammit

The Constitution of Malta Prof. Kevin Aquilina

Malta during the 19th Century Mr Vincent Zammit

Imma min hu verament Vassalli (1764-1829)?

Dr Olvin Vella

Computer Skills Ms Marouska Bugeja

Government systems in Malta and abroad Mr Lawrence Grech Aspects of Maltese history and law Prof. Raymond Mangion France in the Maltese collective memory Dr Charles Xuereb Għerf missirijietna: Riflessjoniet filosofiċi Prof. Joe Friggieri

The Medieval Millennium Mr Vincent Zammit Interpretative perspectives of Maltese history Dr Charles Xuereb Historical, literary and theological aspects of thev Bible Rev. Dr Stefan Attard

Gozo U3A Centre Ghajnsielem Fridays 09.00 – 11.00

The British Period in Malta Mr Richard Paul Agius L-Iżvilupp ta’ l-Edukazzjoni f’ Malta Mr Joseph Xerri

Clinical experience will be provided through practice placements in hospitals, care homes for older persons and rehabilitation clinics.

‘University of the Third Age’ Office Dr Marvin Formosa Research modules will lead students to develop critical analyses and literature evaluation Ground Floor, Catholic Institute Director within the academic context of ageing and dementia studies.

Floriana  2340 3103/3952  21 243202 u3a@um.edu.mt www.um.edu.mt/u3a