Venue of conference: Connections Conference & Meeting Facilities, Junior College, Msida, Malta.
A preliminary conference programme will be available online by the end of July 2026. The final conference programme containing list of participants and their presentation titles will be announced by 1 September 2026.
The Academic's Compass
Organised by the University of Malta Junior College | IX Edition | 09-11 September 2026
The Theme
The 2026 conference shall adopt The Academic's Compass as its central theme. This framework acknowledges the multifaceted, often challenging, roles of today's academic professionals. We will use the four cardinal points to structure our core program components, providing targeted professional development across the academic spectrum:
- North: Teaching (Pedagogical Innovation and Delivery)
- East: Research (Scholarship, Validity, and Impact)
- South: Learning (Lifelong Professional Growth and Skill Acquisition)
- West: Leadership (Institutional Service, Administration, Civic/Social Engagement and Mentorship)
Programme Update
We are currently finalising an exciting and dynamic programme for this year’s Annual International Multidisciplinary Conference. The conference will feature:
- At least two Keynote Speakers of international and local repute, sharing insights on education and its evolving role in today’s world.
- Two Panel Discussions covering a broad range of themes that reflect current global discussions about the role and the profession of the academic today.
- Two Spotlight Sessions, featuring speakers of significant clout and gravitas, interviewed by a moderator with an opportunity for audience Q&A.
Stay tuned for more updates as we finalise the details of this year’s programme!
