Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies MEDAC - University of Malta

MEDAC Master of Diplomacy students participated in an academic study visit to Berlin in April 2026. The itinerary featured several high-level engagements including visits to the German Federal Foreign Office, the Embassy of Malta, and the Centre for International Peace Operations (ZIF). This enriching experience was made possible through the cooperation of the Embassy of Germany in Malta and the generous support of the German Chair in Peace Studies and Conflict Prevention at MEDAC.

Auswärtiges Amt
German Embassy Valletta
Embassy of Malta in Germany

MEDAC was honoured to welcome H.E. Barkın Kayaoğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Malta. The Ambassador engaged in a dynamic exchange of views on contemporary international relations with MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella and MEDAC Director Professor Stephen Calleya. This discussion focused on initiatives to further strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the respective entities.

Türkiye in Malta

MEDAC expresses its sincere gratitude to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism for the opportunity provided to MEDAC students to engage in an enriching discussion with MFT officials. During the session, MEDAC Alumnus Mr David Mansfield, Director-General for Political, External Relations, and European Affairs delivered a comprehensive review of Malta’s foreign policy towards the Mediterranean and Gulf regions. Ms Gabrielle Caligari Conti, Assistant Director for Transnational Threats and Sanctions led an insightful discussion on Malta’s role and engagement in the sphere of international sanctions. MEDAC extends its appreciation to Mr Mansfield and Ms Caligari Conti for sharing their expertise, and to Ms Mary McNamara and Mr Jacob Callus for facilitating this rewarding experience.

Affarijiet Barranin

MEDAC had the distinct pleasure of hosting H.E. Stella Bezirtzoglou, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Malta, on 18 March 2026. This meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on contemporary international relations and diplomacy.

Embassy of Greece in Malta

MEDAC is pleased to share the efforts of the 'Common Concern of Humankind in International Law' initiative.

This initiative is deeply rooted in Professor David J. Attard’s visionary work on the concept of ‘Common Concern of Humankind’ which remains a vital framework for addressing global challenges.

We encourage our students, alumni and colleagues to follow this page to obtain a more elaborate perspective of this legal doctrine.

Follow the page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CP9cRT49X/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Common Concern of Humankind in International Law A page devoted to promoting the principle of Common Concern of Humankind in international law.

MEDAC was honoured to welcome the Ambassador of Spain, H.E. Miriam Álvarez de la Rosa Rodríguez. During this visit, the Ambassador was informed about MEDAC's main activities, particularly its academic postgraduate programmes.

Congratulations MEDAC Class 2024–2025!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the recent MEDAC graduates and wish them every success as they embark on the next chapter of their professional careers.

MEDAC staff and students were honoured to visit the Embassy of China in Malta. During this visit, MEDAC students had the unique opportunity to engage in an insightful discussion with H.E. Zhang Zuo, Ambassador of China to Malta, on 'Building China and Malta into a Model of International Relations Characterized by Equality between Countries of Different Sizes'. Beyond this exchange, the visit featured a showcase of Chinese heritage including traditional clothing and music, the art of Chinese brush painting and a performance of traditional dance and the Chinese art of face-changing. MEDAC expresses its sincere gratitude to Ambassador Zhang Zuo and the Embassy of China in Malta for this enrichening experience.

Ftehim importanti bejn l-Akkademja Mediterranja tal-Istudji Diplomatiċi (MEDAC), fi ħdan l-Università ta' Malta, u l-Uffiċċju Federali għall-Affarijiet Barranin tal-Ġermanja - għal iżjed appoġġ fl-istudji dwar il-Paċi u l-Prevenzjoni tal-Kunflitti.​​

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A pivotal agreement between the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies MEDAC - University of Malta and the Auswärtiges Amt, German Embassy Valletta - extending German support for studies in Peace and Conflict Prevention.

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MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella and MEDAC Director Professor Stephen Calleya were honoured to welcome H.E. Shaymaa Badawi, Ambassador of Egypt to Malta. MEDAC looks forward to continue strengthening the long-standing relationship between MEDAC and Egypt which has evolved during the past three decades.