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The Mediterranean Institute at the University of Malta
National Network
Malta
Address
University of Malta – Msida Msida MaltaCountry
MaltaCity
MsidaStreet address 2
University of Malta – MsidaMobile Phone
+356 79303168 (Simon)Telephone
+356 2340 2097E-Mail (2)
margaret.j.zammit@um.edu.mtWebsite
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Ms. Anna CarabottContact Person 2
Ms. Margaret J. ZammitOrganisation Type
Public InstitutionFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
The Mediterranean Institute employs over 15 professors on a full time basis whilst employs a number of part-timers to teach at the different university courses and study-units. As a university based Institute, the major source of funding comes from the Government of Malta. At the same time, it is independent from the Government and is directly answerable to the Senate and Council of the University of Malta. Besides its normal teaching duties, the Mediterranean Institute has been involved, and is involved in a number of international seminars and exchange projects. It has participated in a number of E.U. projects, such as the Navigation du Savoir project (Media Heritage II project) and is now participating in another EU. Entitled Approving project.Mission and Objectives
The main objective of the Mediterranean Institute is to promote Mediterranean studies in both the arts and social sciences, through a holistic understanding of this historic region, its culture and its people.Main Projects / Activities
The Institute performs three important functions: training, research and information. Training is performed through the organization of interdisciplinary courses covering a broad range of subject areas: Anthropology, Geography, Hispanic Studies, History of Mediterranean Civilization, Music Studies, Near Eastern Studies and Theatre Studies. Research is undertaken both from within the Institute and in response to external requests. The Institute disseminates information through networking, conferences and publications, particularly the Journal of Mediterranean Studies. The Mediterranean Institute also participates in European Projects.