On Monday 1 October, the University of Malta marked the official opening of the Academic Year 2018-2019, together with the launch of Freshers' Week.
Maltese and International first-year students were welcomed by the UM Rector, Professor Alfred J. Vella, and by KSU President, Ms Carla Galea. The University Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr Philip Ciantar, provided musical interludes.
"Sustainability: in mind and action" is this year's theme.
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