Studying Social Impacts - Michael Briguglio

The new upcoming Master of Arts in Social Impact Assessment, offered by the Sociology Department, Faculty of Arts, University of Malta, is discussed in this short article in The Malta Independent:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-11-09/blogs-opinions/Studying-social-impacts-6736256267

Michael Briguglio elected to leadership position in Blue Economy EU COST action

Prof. Michael Briguglio has been elected Science Communications Coordinator (CoLeader) and Core Group member of the EU COST Action CA22122 Rethinking the Blue Economy: Socio-Ecological Impacts and Opportunities - (RethinkBlue).

Prof. Briguglio is also representing Malta in its management committee.

More details are available online. 

Link to University of Malta news item: https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/news/2023/10/election-professor-michael-briguglio-science-communications-coordinator

Critical Ignoring and Fact-Checking - Michael Briguglio

In today's Malta Independent I discuss how we can tackle social phenomena such as fake news and self-appointed expertise. 

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-10-26/blogs-opinions/Critical-Ignoring-and-Fact-Checking-6736255911

Rethinking the Blue Economy - Michael Briguglio

In this article in The Malta Independent I refer to a new COST research action related to the Blue Economy. 

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-28/blogs-opinions/Rethinking-the-Blue-Economy-6736255166

Image: The Malta Independent

Politicians cannot expect ‘trust’, if they ignore people’s concerns

In yesterday's Malta Today, I was interviewed by Raphael Vassallo about Malta's current political situation. 

Link:

https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/interview/125090/politicians_cannot_expect_trust_if_they_ignore_peoples_concerns_

Photo: James Bianchi / MediaToday

University of Malta to introduce new degree in Social Impact Assessments

Can these studies become another box to tick without meaningful consequences for communities elbowed out by major projects? James Debono speaks to course coordinator Michael Briguglio

Link:

https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/124990/university_to_introduce_degree_in_social_impact_assessments

Local councils have lost most of their already limited powers

In this interview with the Malta Independent on Sunday I discuss the political and social ramifications of current local council policy in Malta.

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-10/local-news/Local-councils-have-lost-most-of-their-already-limited-powers-Briguglio-6736254721

Op-ed: Cost of Living and the Budget - Michael Briguglio

In today's Malta Independent I discuss current challenges related to Malta's cost of living and the upcoming national budget.

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-07/blogs-opinions/Cost-of-living-and-the-Budget-6736254635

Il-każ Sofia: kif wasalna s’hawn?

“Isabelle Bonnici wriet kemm hu importanti li ma teskludi lil ħadd, u bniet bħal network soċjali fuq skala nazzjonali ta’ nies li jappoġġjaw il-kawża” - Aqra iktar f'dan l-artiklu fil-gażżetta Illum: 

https://www.illum.com.mt/ahbarijiet/politika/68371/ilka_sofia_kif_wasalna_shawn_

Ritratt: Illum

Op-ed: Local Councils, PL, PN and ADPD - Michael Briguglio

My latest article in The Malta Independent discusses local councils and the prospects of Malta's political parties in the upcoming local elections.

Link: 

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-08-24/blogs-opinions/Local-Councils-PL-PN-and-ADPD-6736254303

Image: The Malta Independent