MA in Global Maritime Archaeology

At the University of Malta Research Expo, Mr Sergio Kesrouwani and Dr Judith Gatt presented ongoing research being developed within the MA programme in Global Maritime Archaeology at the Department of Classics and Archaeology.

Mr Kesrouwani shared insights from the ongoing AUV surveys, while Dr Judith Gatt presented the work and discoveries emerging from the Salina Bay Field School.

A great opportunity to showcase the innovative research and fieldwork being carried out within the programme.

Our first days in Salina Bay. Crystal clear water, great energy and above all great teamwork!

Credits: Wiktoria Patras & James Mcblane

A huge thank you to the Malta National Aquarium for giving us such a beautiful glimpse into the incredible underwater life hidden beneath our oceans. 🌊🐠

Beautiful ship graffiti and even brighter smiles ⚓✨
Experimenting with carving on stone and discovering how intricate details can come to life.

A big thank you to the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit of Heritage Malta for making this unique experience possible! 🙌

Discover Salina Bay on the 12th of June on European Archaeology Days.

Will be waiting for you!

Link to event: https://fb.me/e/4Py5qWOim

Green skills and maritime archaeology!

How can we be more environmentally conscious while doing fieldwork? Thanks to the uBlueTec project and WWF Portugal we explored what Green skills are all about.

To find out more about uBlueTec project visit : https://ubluetec.eu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRmz9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXTUNTMEU4TEVETlpOZno0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkahdgnFvpPyo-5noiVj2D_Tuq-pDYtvkYV6UvLInxgBNbM5NoaLaF7mC0cr_aem_wsbag00e6-N6WQ8quDiahA

Last week at LRCW 8 in Ravenna, Enrico Cirelli, Nathaniel Cutajar, and our alumna Mieke Kassulke presented some of the preliminary results from the pottery study of the Salina Bay Project.

It’s great to see this work contributing to wider discussions on Late Roman ceramics, and we’re looking forward to developing these results further in the coming months!

We are proud to share that our alumnus, Pablo Morando, recently presented at the maritime heritage crime investigation training programme, TRITON, organised by the OSCE-led Heritage Crime Task Force. 🌍

His presentation tackled how AI can be used in the monitoring and management of Underwater Cultural Heritage Sites!

The programme brought together trainees and officials from across Malta, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Jordan, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

A fantastic achievement and contribution to the protection of our shared maritime heritage. 👏

Our students, under the guidance of Mr Sergio Kesrouwani, revisited the Dockyard Creek collection. 📦

They carefully updated the inventory, reorganised the finds, and placed everything into new bags with fresh labels.

It was a fantastic experience to rediscover these fascinating pieces and appreciate their value all over again. 🔍✨

A big thank you to the Maritime Museum and Heritage Malta’s Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit for their invaluable support. 🙏

Visiting Fort Delimara with Mr Matthew Balzan from Heritage Malta on a beautiful sunny day! ☀️

A perfect blend of fortifications, stunning seascapes, and the beauty of nature in spring. 🌿🌊