Library at UM

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the UMRE26: From Pitch to Project – Post-Expo Support Offices Outreach Day.

Following UMRE26, the event brought together academics, researchers, and Research Support Officers to learn more about the support available throughout the research journey — from funding and finance management to knowledge transfer and library services.

The day featured presentations and discussions with the Funding Office (RSSD), Pre-Award and Post-Award Finance Management (RGFM), Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), Laboratory Services (RSSD), RIDT - University of Malta Research Trust , and Library Services, followed by one-on-one meetings with participants.

Thank you to all speakers, organisers, attendees, and support offices who contributed to making today’s event a success.

⚽ Got doubles? Missing that one sticker to complete your album?

Join us at the UM Library for a World Cup 2026 Sticker Trading & Swapping Event!

📅 Friday, 5 June
🕔 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 UM Library

Bring your duplicate stickers, meet other collectors, and swap your way closer to completing your World Cup 2026 sticker album. Whether you’re just starting out or hunting for those final few missing players, this is the perfect chance to trade, connect, and enjoy the build-up to the tournament.

All collectors are welcome.

📚Laws and Theology Resource of the month

A history of the Church in Gozo : from megalithic shrines to contemporary times by Joseph Bezzina

Think you know Gozo? From the silent megaliths of Ggantija to the vibrant parish life of today, the island’s story is inseparable from its faith.

Why it’s a must-read:
• Deep Roots: Journey from prehistoric shrines to the Byzantine and Latin eras.
• The Archives: Discover "hardly ever written" accounts of religious events that shaped the island.
• The People: Profiles of all nine Bishops and essential histories of every single parish.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a Gozo local, this is the ultimate guide to the island’s religious biography.

Our friends from Pandamonium Boardgame Shop & Club want you to know about their upcoming Pandacon!

Check them out this weekend and take a break from your hard work and studying.

🐼🎲 Are You Ready For Pandacon? 🎲🐼

Pandacon is getting closer, and we want to know one thing…

What are you most excited to play?

Will you be diving into a board game, joining an RPG table, battling it out in a card game, testing your tactics in a miniatures game, or jumping into one of the tournaments?

Whether you are coming for a quick game, a full day of dice rolling, or just to soak up the hobby chaos, we want to hear from you!

Drop a comment and tell us:

🎲 What game are you hoping to play?
⚔️ Which event are you most excited for?
🐼 Who are you bringing with you?

Get ready for games, laughs, friendly competition, and plenty of Pandacon fun at Pandamonium Games!

Libraries are more than repositories of knowledge. In this article, we explore how libraries create safe spaces for students.

You can help us understand what makes a safe space on campus by answering the survey at the end of the article.

More Than Four Walls: The Influence of the Library Space on Student Wellbeing – THINK Magazine As student mental health concerns intensify, library spaces are emerging as critical environments for connection, comfort, and care.

**Melitensia Book of the Month – May 2026**

The Malta Royal Opera House: Power, Culture, and the Stage written by Vicki Ann Cremona; published by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti and Kite Group.

This publication, divided into two volumes and accompanied by illustrations, is considered a definitive study of the Malta Royal Opera House. Built in 1866, the theatre reflected the cultural, economic, social, political, and linguistic context of its era. In this work, Cremona examines various facets of the Royal Opera House, including the building itself – its spaces, functions, décor, and stage machinery – as well as the damage caused by the fire, its subsequent reconstruction, management, audience, and commercial activities. The detailed descriptions and inventories presented by Cremona provide rich insight not only into this particular theatre, but also into contemporary opera houses around the world, particularly European ones during one of their most influential periods.

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**Il-Ktieb tax-Xahar fil-Melitensia – Mejju 2026**

The Malta Royal Opera House: Power, Culture, and the Stage miktub minn Vicki Ann Cremona; stampat minn Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti u Kite Group.

Din il-pubblikazzjoni, maqsuma bejn żewġ volumi u akkumpanjata mill-illustrazzjonijiet, hija kkunsidrata bħala studju definittiv dwar it-Teatru Rjal. Mibni fl-1866, dan it-teatru kien jirrifletti l-kuntest kulturali, ekonomiku, soċjali, politiku, u lingwistiku tal-era tiegħu. F’dan ix-xogħol, Cremona tistħarreġ diversi aspetti tat-Teatru Rjal, li jinkludu l-binja nnifisha – l-ispazji, il-funzjonijiet, id-dekor, u l-makkinarju tal-palk – kif ukoll il-ħsarat ikkawżati min-nirien, ir-rikostruzzjoni sussegwenti, it-tmexxija, l-udjenza, u l-attivitajiet kummerċjali. Id-deskrizzjonijiet dettaljati u l-inventarji li tippreżenta Cremona joffru ħarsa rikka mhux biss fuq dan it-teatru partikulari, iżda wkoll fuq teatri kontemporanji oħra madwar id-dinja, partikolarment dawk Ewropej fiż-żmien l-iżjed influwenti tagħhom.

Highlights from the inauguration of Europe: 12 Maps, One Project 🗺️a travelling exhibition that explores Europe’s history and identity through 12 carefully selected maps. Bringing together cartographic works from different historical periods, the exhibition illustrates how Europe has evolved politically, geographically, and culturally, while highlighting the important role maps play in shaping our understanding of history.

📍 University of Malta Library foyer
🗓️ Open to the public until 29 May

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