Human Communication Sciences and Disorders at UM

The University of Malta Research Expo is always a fantastic opportunity to step out of the lab and see what everyone else is working on.

One of our own Ph.D. students, Estelle Zahra, under the supervision of Prof Daniela Gatt, was there presenting a poster on her current research on Language profiles of Maltese bilingual children with a history of maltreatment.

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to ask questions and share feedback.

This research project funded by Hili Ventures Group through RIDT.

We are proud to share that Dr Guilherme Couto, on behalf of the ECHOESplatform project, delivered a presentation at the UM Research Expo on the validation of a tool aimed at identifying expertise gaps in healthcare across Europe.

The research involved contributions from the Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Malta: Prof Helen Grech, Dr Petra Jones, Dr Marjorie Bonello, and Dr Rachael Agius.

Lead partners and collaborators involved in the research included TAMK, RCSI, PMF Research, and INHWE

This project is co-funded by the European Union.

We are proud to share that one of our Ph.D. students, Estelle Zahra, recently represented our department at the Bi-SLI 2026 conference in beautiful Zagreb, Croatia! 🇭🇷

Estelle presented preliminary findings from their ongoing doctoral research, engaging with international experts on the complexities of bilingualism and Developmental Language Disorder.

Pictured here is Estelle alongside their principal supervisor, Prof Daniela Gatt, following a successful presentation session.

Smart Tools for Strong Lives conference organised by Inspire - truly impressed by the innovative tools designed to support neurodiverse individuals. What stood out was the strong emphasis on co-design, with neurodiverse individuals actively involved in developing these apps.

It was great to meet a wonderful mix of professionals, tech developers, and advocates, alongside powerful lived experiences shared by persons with disabilities. Encouraging to see collaboration driving meaningful, inclusive solutions.

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲!
Don’t forget to join us at 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺
🗓 29 April | 🕑 14:00–15:30 (CET) | 💻 Online
We look forward to your participation!
👉 Registration: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/99287f7e-072a-7175-0034-7ff53a081477

📢Don’t miss out on the next ECHOES Platform webinar

Registration and attendance are completely free, and all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Secure your spot today 👉 Login on the ECHOES platform — www.echoesplatform.eu and register on the WEBINAR section

We had a very productive day with our Clinical Practice Educators – SLPs. It was a great opportunity to collaborate, share experiences, and continue strengthening our clinical training.

A big thank you to Miliana and Loredana for your valuable contributions and support!