ĊineXjenza: Chasing Einstein

ĊineXjenza: Chasing Einstein

On the 15th of November, the Chamber of Scientists and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ hosted a ĊineXjenza event at Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta. This event focussed on the documentary ‘Chasing Einstein’. Afterwards, we discussed the topic of dark matter (which is the main subject of this documentary).

Night of the Giants

Night of the Giants

On the 31st of August, Wirt Għawdex and The Astronomical Society of Malta joined forces to organise an astronomy event at the Citadel, Gozo. The focus was the two giant planets Jupiter and Saturn. Although telescopes were set up to observe these two planets, the weather did not cooperate. However, we still had a lovely time discussing the wonders of the solar system.

First images from JWST: ASM outreach event & TV news feature

First images from JWST: ASM outreach event & TV news feature

This week was a special one indeed. Finally, we were able to see the first images from JWST – the remarkable telescope we have been awaiting for so many years! Tuesday, 12th July was characterised by outreach and public engagement activity. More details below. Credit for above image: NASA, ESA, CSA and STSci. Event by the Astronomical Society of Malta and Esplora The day’s outreach activity started with a great…

Public talk on light pollution in the Maltese Islands

Public talk on light pollution in the Maltese Islands

This evening, the Astronomical Society of Malta organised a public talk about light pollution on the Maltese Islands. It was a well-attended event where I was given the opportunity to present the work in this area of my research group at University, and discuss the effects and implications of the problem of light pollution, specifically as it pertains to scientific observations, ecology, and human health. The one-hour talk was followed…

STEM Career Stories 2022

STEM Career Stories 2022

In January 2022, Esplora (within the Malta Council for Science and Technology) organised ‘STEM Career stories’, where a series of 10 stories were read to school students online. It was an opportunity to bring the students in touch with STEM professionals in various fields. I had the pleasure to participate in two of these events on the 19th and 25th of January . The story that was read to the students…

Discussion with students about astronomy and working in science

Discussion with students about astronomy and working in science

Today we had a very interesting online workshop with students (13 – 19 years old, both from Malta and abroad) as part of ESPLORA’s “Catch Them Young” programme, itself part of Project RAISE (Raising Awareness and Interest in STEAM Employment). The most interesting part – as is often the case – was the time when the students themselves asked their questions. In a time of pandemic, many schools have missed out on…