MCAST students to participate in the first global robotics challenge in Mexico City

MCAST launches Part-time Courses Prospectus

MCAST students Monique Micallef, Aaron Josef Farrugia and Darren Farrugia will be representing Malta for the second edition of the First Global Robotics Challenge in Mexico City between 16 and 19 August 2018. The three students are following the Advanced Diploma at the MCAST institute of ICT.

The First Global Robotics Challenge is an annual international robotics challenge to ignite a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among the more than two billion youths across the world.

Participating teams are composed of students (aged 14 - 18 years) who share the common goal of becoming the next generation of scientific leaders who will work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems, from food security and access to clean water, to finding better medicines and securing cyberspace.

The students are under the supervision of lecturer Ms Lucienne Bonnici and the institute director Mr Conrad Vassallo. Information on the Malta team On Wednesday 8th August 2018, MCAST Gateway to Industry launched the new prospectus with over 300 part-time courses ranging from short to accredited courses up to Degree and Master Degree Programmes. new skills and qualifications in order to progress in their careers. Most of the courses are fully accredited as per the Malta Qualifications Framework. The part-time courses were designed to be attractive and convenient to adults whose work or family commitments make it difficult for them to follow full-time education, but who would still like to acquire skills and qualifications to secure new jobs, seek career advancement, or learn more about subjects that interest them. Young students aged 16 and over can enrol in these courses in an effort to support their full-time education with additional knowledge, skills and experiences.

Bespoke courses for industry, currently offered by MCAST, are also created according to current trends and needs. Accredited courses at various MQF (Malta Qualifications Framework) levels are very popular since they all help to improve and influence employment possibilities. All tutors are qualified experts in their field, and the relevant resources and facilities are provided to complement the courses.

Lessons are held in the evenings or on Saturday mornings, a convenient option for individuals who cannot engage in full-time educational programmes due to employment, business, family or other commitments. Applicants also benefit from several additional resources, including detailed class notes and free use of the MCAST libraries.

Further details about each course are available on the website: shortcourses.mcast.edu.mt, where one can also book a course by applying online. Applications open on Monday 20th August 2018. For further details or advice about these courses, contact MCAST on 2398 7777or shortcourses@mcast.edu.mt. A digital copy of the Part-Time Courses Digital Prospectus can be viewed on

http://online.anyflip.com/ave b/cvpb/mobile/index.html is found here:

https://first.global/2018-nations/team-malta-2018/

MCAST thanked BOV, Altaro and MCA for sponsoring the students to be able to participate in the robotics challenge.