The new law for the responsible use of cannabis will bring about real change. The 20-point reform aims at curbing the black market and illegal trafficking by providing regularized avenues, subject to strict statutory limitations, to people who make responsible use of cannabis.

🔍Seventeen entities benefit from funds for innovative projects in their communities around Malta. 🔬🇲🇹 •Owen Bonnici

🟣40% increase in budget allocation for a future with more #equality and #innovation in Malta. 🇲🇹 •Owen Bonnici

🟣A research project by researchers at the University of Malta with @mt_mcst funding to increase energy efficiency, with very promising results. 🔌💡🇲🇹 •Owen Bonnici

Ahmed Direye is sadly yet another victim of #racism, even in his death. Earlier this year we launched our national anti-racism strategy. We remain determined to stamp out racism once and for all.

Malta introduces the concept of #femicide through amendments in the Criminal Code. Another historic step for #Malta towards full gender equality. •Owen Bonnici | Edward Zammit-Lewis

A team of researchers from the University of Malta developed Wild-Eye, a novel passive eye-gazing tracking platform which provides an alternative communication channel for persons with impaired motor skills. •Owen Bonnici | @mt_mcst

Inbound Muse - A success story for a #Malta based AI company thanks to the Horizon 2020 R&I funding program. •Owen Bonnici

The public consultation regarding the first National #Space Strategy for #Malta covering the next 5 years, has been launched. •Owen Bonnici

Researchers from the University of Malta developed metal-based tailor-made bone scaffolds for a less invasive treatment of fractures, tumors and more. •Owen Bonnici

#Malta launches a Smart Specialization Strategy to keep strengthening the pillars of #Research and #Innovation. •Owen Bonnici

The TRANSFORM Project: An Awareness Raising Campaign aimed at #LGBTIQ persons, has been launched, to raise awareness on a number of health risks experienced by this cohort and disseminate information about health services available. 🌈🇲🇹 •Owen Bonnici

The 2nd volume of ‘Mapping the Rainbow’ has been launched, outlining the diversity of the LGBTIQ community, involving 16 presentations by students at the Undergraduate, Post-graduate Diploma and Masters level, Doctoral Candidates as well as academics. 🌈🇲🇹

Researchers from the University of Malta develop a state-of-the-art device carrying a specialised sensor which is attached to the diver to yield real-time data, that can be used to tailor the decompression schedule to the individual diver in order to maximize safety. •Owen Bonnici

🟣A Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme has been launched to bring together the academic world and the industry in Malta, offering better research opportunities and new solutions for business. •Owen Bonnici

🟣A voluntary organization benefits from funding for an active PA System, for the community.

🟣Innovative technology for mechanized pyrotechnics thanks to funds from the Science and Innovation in the Community Scheme. •Owen Bonnici

31 voluntary organizations benefit from funds of the 2nd edition of the Science and Innovation in the Community Scheme. •Owen Bonnici

🟣Thanks to an investment by MCST, a number of Local Councils will have a set of musical exhibits in their playing fields. Another way to bring children closer to the sciences, while having fun. •Owen Bonnici

🟣 Innovative technology for a voluntary organization thanks to funds from the Science and Innovation in the Community Scheme. •Owen Bonnici