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Masters IN science teaching
The Department of Mathematics and Science Education are offering a Master in Teaching and Learning in Science. Those interested may read the following leaflet or watch the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arU7XmRrzDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arU7XmRrzDM
Masters projects in biochemistry
The Protein Science Research Group at the Department of Physiology & Biochemistry is giving the opportunity to Biology/Chemistry students and Health Sciences students to do a Masters project in the following titles:
Engineering Human Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutase for therapeutic application
Functional analysis of rare polymorphisms in the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) protein.
Genetic screening of the GPR101 gene in pituitary adenoma patients.
For more information about the projects, click on the links above. Should you require more information, contact Brandon Seychell on brandon.seychell.12@um.edu.mt
Engineering Human Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutase for therapeutic application
Functional analysis of rare polymorphisms in the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) protein.
Genetic screening of the GPR101 gene in pituitary adenoma patients.
For more information about the projects, click on the links above. Should you require more information, contact Brandon Seychell on brandon.seychell.12@um.edu.mt
Student Recognition fund
Do you need funds for a research project or to attend a conference abroad?
S-Cubed proudly presents the Student Recognition Fund, for which a total of 1000 euro have been allocated! This will be on a refund basis, upon presentation of proof of purchase. Other terms and conditions apply.
To apply, you must fill in the form below and hand it (in person or by email) to our Financial Controller. The deadline is 30th April 2016.
Application form: here
Terms and Conditions: here
S-Cubed also plans to issue other funds in the future, some which might be of subsidiary nature rather than on a refund basis.
If you have any queries, please direct them to our Financial Controller Ryan Busuttil on to finance@scubed.org.mt.
S-Cubed proudly presents the Student Recognition Fund, for which a total of 1000 euro have been allocated! This will be on a refund basis, upon presentation of proof of purchase. Other terms and conditions apply.
To apply, you must fill in the form below and hand it (in person or by email) to our Financial Controller. The deadline is 30th April 2016.
Application form: here
Terms and Conditions: here
S-Cubed also plans to issue other funds in the future, some which might be of subsidiary nature rather than on a refund basis.
If you have any queries, please direct them to our Financial Controller Ryan Busuttil on to finance@scubed.org.mt.
Point System
This following is the point system that we were mandated to implement in the AGM of May 2015. This was launched in the EGM of August 2015.
Development on ODZ land from a scientific perspective
Contact Details
NOTE: Contact hours have been temporarily suspended during the exam and summer period, and will be resumed in the coming year. However should you have any queries or problems, do not hesitate to contact us on the emails below and we shall try to respond as soon as possible.
Student Contact Hours are aimed for sub-committee complaints/feedback and idea discussions with the Executive, and also extending to any students outside the organisation. S-Cubed representative Lara Azzopardi will be hosting these meetings on behalf of the Executive Board.
For any issues/queries in relations with the Faculty of Science (study unit issues, exam timetables, assignments, etc), Student Representatives Thomas Bajada and Daniel Mangion will be hosting their own individual hours in our offices.
To book a time slot please send an email to secgen@scubed.org.mt. If you require any other executive member to be present in the meeting please :CC the following accordingly:
S-Cubed Offices:
Activities Office – Dean Grech, Luke Tabone – leisure@scubed.org.mt
Education Office – Martina Cutajar, Jessica Edwards - education@scubed.org.mt
International Office – Desiree Chetcuti - international@scubed.org.mt
Media & Public Relations Office - Romario Catania, Jean Paul Formosa - pro@scubed.org.mt
Social Policy Office – Rebecca Marie Bezzina - socialpolicy@scubed.org.mt
S-Cubed Administration:
President – Simon Agius - president@scubed.org.mt
Vice-President – Lucia Farrugia – vicepresident@scubed.org.mt
Secretary General – Anna Vella – secgen@scubed.org.mt
Financial Controller - Ryan Busuttil - finance@scubed.org.mt
Internal Secretary - Lara Azzopardi - secgen@scubed.org.mt
Student Contact Hours are aimed for sub-committee complaints/feedback and idea discussions with the Executive, and also extending to any students outside the organisation. S-Cubed representative Lara Azzopardi will be hosting these meetings on behalf of the Executive Board.
For any issues/queries in relations with the Faculty of Science (study unit issues, exam timetables, assignments, etc), Student Representatives Thomas Bajada and Daniel Mangion will be hosting their own individual hours in our offices.
To book a time slot please send an email to secgen@scubed.org.mt. If you require any other executive member to be present in the meeting please :CC the following accordingly:
S-Cubed Offices:
Activities Office – Dean Grech, Luke Tabone – leisure@scubed.org.mt
Education Office – Martina Cutajar, Jessica Edwards - education@scubed.org.mt
International Office – Desiree Chetcuti - international@scubed.org.mt
Media & Public Relations Office - Romario Catania, Jean Paul Formosa - pro@scubed.org.mt
Social Policy Office – Rebecca Marie Bezzina - socialpolicy@scubed.org.mt
S-Cubed Administration:
President – Simon Agius - president@scubed.org.mt
Vice-President – Lucia Farrugia – vicepresident@scubed.org.mt
Secretary General – Anna Vella – secgen@scubed.org.mt
Financial Controller - Ryan Busuttil - finance@scubed.org.mt
Internal Secretary - Lara Azzopardi - secgen@scubed.org.mt
MSc in Applied Oceanography opportunity
The Physical Oceanography Unit of the University of Malta offers annually a one-year full-time Master course in Applied Oceanography, delivered with the participation of an international faculty including high profile experts in operational oceanography. It is held at the University of Malta and is open to both local and foreign students. The course builds on the core principles of oceanography in coastal and open sea domains, with a focus on operational oceanography and the versatile and broad spectrum of disciplines and offshoot applications related to it. It covers the Scientific and Practical Baseline of Oceanography, Essentials of Operational Oceanography, Data Resources in Operational Oceanography, an Oceanography Boot Camp with field survey and hands-on marine data analysis, Ocean Governance, and Applications and Services deriving from Operational Oceanography. For more details about this course follow http://www.um.edu.mt/science/physicaloceanography/mao where the University of Malta is offering two scholarships to support qualified students to follow the course: http://www.um.edu.mt/science/physicaloceanography/mao/scholarships
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Career Opportunity
GRTU – The Malta Chamber for SMEs, through its training arm, GRTU Services Ltd., is seeking to engage motivated and professional trainers on a part-time basis to provide tuition courses to adult learners at basic levels (MQF Levels 1 & 2). The requirements being sought are: a minimum MQF Level 6 (Bachelor-level or comparable) in Psychology, English, Maltese, Mathematics or Physics (or any other Science Subject). Teaching experience, particularly in adult learning, shall be considered an asset. Applications are welcome from new entrants to the profession as well as from established teachers.
Deadline for applications: January 5th 2015
Applications including a detailed CV are to be submitted to Mr Matthew Agius at GRTU, Exchange Buildings, Republic Street Valletta, or by email on matthew.agius@grtu.eu .
For any information or clarification, kindly contact Mr Agius on matthew.agius@grtu.eu or 21 232881/3.
Deadline for applications: January 5th 2015
Applications including a detailed CV are to be submitted to Mr Matthew Agius at GRTU, Exchange Buildings, Republic Street Valletta, or by email on matthew.agius@grtu.eu .
For any information or clarification, kindly contact Mr Agius on matthew.agius@grtu.eu or 21 232881/3.
Master's program opportunity
Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) is now accepting applications for Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics' unique 10-month Master's program.
Features of the program include:
Applications are due by February 1, 2015.
Features of the program include:
- All student costs (tuition, living, travel) are covered, removing financial and/or geographical barriers to entry
- Students learn from world-leading theoretical physicists – resident Perimeter researchers and visiting scientists – within the inspiring environment of Perimeter Institute
- Collaboration is valued over competition; deep understanding and creativity are valued over rote learning and examination
- PSI recruits worldwide: 85 percent of students come from outside of Canada
- PSI takes calculated risks, seeking extraordinary talent who may have non-traditional academic backgrounds but have demonstrated exceptional scientific aptitude
Applications are due by February 1, 2015.
2000 followers on our Facebook page!
S-Cubed has reached 2000 likes on its Facebook page! Thank you for your overwhelming support throughout all these years
Stay tuned for more at https://www.facebook.com/Science.Students.Society?ref=aymt_homepage_panel !
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