Introducing Innovative Technologies to address Societal Challenges

Dr Silvio De BonoChairman, MCAST

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Outline

• Introduction

• Societal Challenges

• Addressing Societal Challenges

• MCAST Strategy

• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Established in 2001

• 10 Institutes + Gozo Centre

• 6,200+ Full Time Students

• 2,600+ Part Time Students

• 170+ full time courses

• 300+ part time courses

• MQF Level 1 to Level 6

MCAST in Numbers

"To provide universally accessible vocational and professional education

and training with an international dimension, responsive to the needs of

the individual and the economy."

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IntroductionPhases of MCAST Development

• Present Vocational Educational Training (VET) as a viable alternative in the education of young people.

• Strong VET Quality Structure for parity of esteem

• Provide HR as per Industry requirements

Provision of Services to support Industry Local Needs

Phase

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Phase

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Phase

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Way Forward

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Developments Creating Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Changing Economics

Scarce Resources

Energy Use

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Matching MCAST Expertise to

Identified Societal Challenges

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Addressing Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Scarce Resources

Energy Use

Changing Economics

Ageing Population

Engineering & ICT

Wheels for all R&I Project

Geriatric Domotics

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Addressing Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Scarce Resources

Energy Use

Changing Economics

Water Shortage

Applied Science

Water ConservationWater Technology Centre

Water Efficiency & Innovation Initiatives

Water Systems Control Initiatives

Water Quality Research Initiatives

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Addressing Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Scarce Resources

Energy Use

Changing Economics

Energy Inefficient Buildings

Building & Construction Engineering

Energy Performance in Buildings Initiatives

Renewable Energy Initiatives

Energy Performance Buildings

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Addressing Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Scarce Resources

Energy Use

Changing Economics

Environmental Challenges

Applied Science

BioMass Research Initiatives

Applied Environmental Science Research

Enhanced biological control Research Initiatives

Biodiversity Research Initiatives

Pollination Research Initiatives

Ecological Engineering Research Initiatives

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Addressing Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Scarce Resources

Energy Costs

Changing Economics

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering

Rapid Prototyping InitiativesEfficient Designs

Waste Analysis & Reduction InitiativesProcess Improvement

Composite Repair InitiativesPost Production

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Addressing Societal Challenges

Demographic Changes

Scarce Resources

Energy Use

Changing Economics

Tourism

ICT and Business & Commerce

Intelligent Marketing

Business Intelligence

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Addressing Societal ChallengesSummary

Challenge for Malta MCAST Strength Innovative Technology

Ageing Population

Societal Challenge

Demographic Changes Engineering & ICT Geriatric Domotics

Water ShortageScarce Resources Applied Science Water Conservation

Energy Inefficient Buildings

Energy Use Bldg & Construction Engineering

Energy PerformanceBuildings

Environmental Challenges

Applied Science Applied EnvironmentalScience Research

Declining Manufacturing Sector

Changing Economics Manufacturing Engineering

Efficient DesignProcess ImprovementPost Production

Tourism ICT and Business & Commerce

Intelligent Marketing

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MCAST R&I Strategy addressingIdentified Societal Challenges

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Addressing Societal ChallengesMCAST Strategy

• Identification of Niche Areas

• Building of Research Capacity

• Awareness Building

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MCAST Strategy addressing societal challenges

• Identification of Niche Areas

• Building of Research Capacity

• Awareness Building

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Identification of Niche Areas

• Pre-discussions with MCST

• In line with National Strategy

High-end manufacturing and process optimisation

Geriatric Domotics

Intelligent Energy Efficiency Buildings

Water ConservationApplied Environmental Sciences

Embedded Systems and ICT as horizontal support areas

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MCAST Strategy addressing societal challenges

• Identification of Niche Areas

• Building of Research Capacity

• Awareness Building

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Building of Research Capacity

• Expansion of MCAST Campus

• State of the Art Laboratories

• Consolidation of MCAST HR Structure

• Formation of Teams on Research Themes

• Collaboration with local and foreign stakeholders

• Participation in a number of Research Projects

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MCAST Strategy addressing societal challenges

• Identification of Niche Areas

• Building of Research Capacity

• Awareness Building

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• Utilisation of MCAST Gateway to Industry (MG2i)

• Provision of Consultancy Services

• Expanding into stronger collaboration with partners

Awareness Building

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Conclusion

• MCAST Strategy aimed to address Societal Challenges

• Ready to explore the challenges of H2020

• Willing to collaborate in projects on identified niche areas

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Thank You

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