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ON THE MALTA LECTURE TEAM
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“St. Jerome” was painted in Malta by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio when he was a killer on the run. In 1984 it was stolen, and Fr. Marius Zerafa, then Director of Museums, was contacted by the thieves demanding ransom. Now retired, Fr. Zerafa shares his personal story of the theft, intrigue and ultimate recovery with participants, all the while presenting a vivid portrait of the controversial painter, his time in Malta and his pivotal place in the evolution of art in the period. Fr. Zerafa has a degree in Art History from the Courtauld Institute (London University). Art Certificate from Rome University, did doctorate course at Florence University. He has a Lectorate and Licentiate in Theology (Rome), Doctorate in Social Sciences (Rome), B.A.(Hons) London, Associate of Royal Historical Society, London. Publications include: "Developments in the doctrine of private property" (Rome), "The genesis of Marx`s realist interpretation of History" (Rome), "The Caravaggio Diaries" (Malta). He has lectured for The “Malta – Keystone of Mediterranean History” program since 1997. |
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During his lifelong military career Brig. Gaffiero served as aide-de-camp to two Governors General and three Presidents of the Republic of Malta. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, The Brigadier was later appointed Commander of Malta’s Armed Forces. Since his retirement, he has applied himself to enlarging his personal store of knowledge of Malta’s history. He is a Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John and author of a pictorial introduction: "Malta" published by Miller Distributers Ltd, Valletta Malta 1992. Claude retired in 1996 and within three months was snapped up for the “Malta – Keystone of Mediterranean History” program with which he has been happily associated ever since. | |
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Charles Dalli studied history at the University of Malta (First Class Hons, History, 1991), and specialized in medieval history at the University of Cambridge, England (M Phil, 1992) Charles is presently continuing his doctoral research in medieval studies. Since 1994 he has lectured full-time in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malta, where he teaches medieval history. He has researched medieval Maltese history in archives in Sicily and Spain, and has published two books on the subject, including Malta. The medieval millennium (2006). The topic of religion and society in history has featured in his research particularly in regard to Sicily, where the interaction of Islam, Judaism and Christianity characterized the exceptional multicultural experience of that central Mediterranean island. He has lectured to our groups for the past ten years, drawing on the rich historical background of Malta as a Mediterranean cultural microcosm to present a vibrant discussion of the alliance of civilizations from the vantage points of the three great monotheistic religions. |
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Lawrence has been involved directly for the last 18 years in active voluntary work and research in Cottonera (The Three cities), a unique harbour area that features prominently in several chapters of Malta’s colorful history. His main concern has been the rejuvenation of the three cities after the great devastation of the region in the Second World War. He has also stood as a candidate for the Maltese Parliament in two consecutive elections. A graduate of the University of Malta, Lawrence holds degrees in History and Mediterranean Studies and also Diplomatic Studies. He is the co-founder of a non-government organization caring for children with learning difficulties and ex-convicts. His short stories have been published in journals. Recently retired from teaching at the Malta College of Arts Science and Technology, Lawrence still lectures part-time at the University of Malta and has presented for participants of this program since 1997. | |
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In his capacity as a working archaeologist, Joseph has his hands full as an active leader of Malta's Planning Commission and membership in NGO Heritage groups. It is also among his tasks to access on a regular basis new finds which seem to turn up every time a new property goes under construction. Joseph somehow finds the time to lecture for us on Malta's Temple Culture |
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Professor Joseph M. Brincat teaches Italian Linguistics and Medieval Literature at the University of Malta. He holds degrees from the universities of Malta, London and Florence and has published books on Italian philology (Giovan Matteo di Meglio, /Rime/, Olschki, Firenze 1977), a history of linguistics (/La linguistica prestrutturale/, Zanichelli, Bologna 1986) and a linguistic history of Malta in Italian (/Malta. //Una storia linguistica/, Le Mani, Genova 2004) and in English (/Maltese and Other Languages /2010). His research interests include linguistic contacts, language acquisition through foreign television programmes (Italian in Malta), the dubbing of English-language films and television serials into Italian, the use of the Italian language by the Knights of Malta (1500-1798) and onomastics. Prof. Brincat has been with the “Keystone” program since 2002. |
MORE ACADEMIC ADVISORS AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
 BONANNO, Prof. Anthony |
HB.A.(Hons.),D.Lett.(Palermo),Ph.D.(London),F.S.A. Head of Department of Classics and Archaeology Faculty of Arts University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 http://www.um.edu.mt |
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 CAMILLERI, Prof. Ing. Kenneth |
B.Elec.Eng.(Hons), MSc, PhD, MIEE, MIEEE, ACIArb Faculty of Engineering Systems and Control Engineering University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/sce |
Signal and image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, computational intelligence, biomedical engineering, brain signal analysis |
 CASSAR, Tracey |
B.Eng. (Hons.) Faculty of Engineering Systems and Control Engineering University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 |
EEG signal processing, brain computer interface systems. |
 ENGLAND, Prof. Richard |
FAIA Architect, Designer, Poet
Oleander Street |
Architecture, Design The Spirit of Place
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 FALZON, Owen |
B.Eng. (Hons) MIEEE Faculty of Engineering Systems and Control Engineering University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 |
Biomedical signal processing, brain-computer interfacing. |
 FELICE, Dr. Alex |
M.D.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.(Georgia, USA) Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 |
Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Sciences |
 FRENDO, Prof. Anthony J. |
B.Phil. (Gallarate); B.Th. (Frank-on-Main); L.anc. Ori.
(Rome); L.S.S. (Rome); D.Lett. (Rome); Ph.D. (Lond.) Head, Department of Oriental Studies Faculty of Arts, University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 |
Near eastern archaeology with a focus on the emergence of ancient Israel as evidenced in the Hebrew Bible and Syro-Palestinian archaeology; Northwest-Semitic languages with a focus on Classical Hebrew and Phoenician-Punic; Biblical Studies (mainly Hebrew Bible); Phoenician-Punic inscriptions from the Maltese islands, especially those retrieved from the site of Tas-Silg (co-director of excavations there 1996-1999); pre-exilic Israel. |
 GALEA, Mro. Dr. John |
D. Mus (Pavia), B. Mus. (Hons) (Dunelm) F.T.C.L.,
L.R.S.M., Hon. F. Mus. ASMC Head of Department Music Studies Department Mediterranean Institute University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2430 |
Composition; mythic storytelling in music Formerly conductor at the Manoel Theatre and musical director for Opera Studio in Malta, his compositions have been performed in Malta, Greece, France, Italy, and the UK. |
 MERCIECA, Dr. Simon |
B.A.,B.A.(Hons),M.A.,D.E.A.(Sorb.),Ph.D.(Sorb.) Director Mediterranean Institute Ir-Razzett tal-Ħursun University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2430 |
History of Mediterranean Civilization |
 VELLA, Dr. Nicholas C. |
B.A.(Hons), Ph.D.(Bristol) Department of Classics and Archaeology Faculty of Arts University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 |
Phoenician and Punic archaeology with particular focus on issues of culture contact and the archaeology of ritual and religion; the development of archaeological traditions in Malta and the Mediterranean especially during the inter-war period; landscape archaeology with an emphasis on the integration of ethnographic, geographic, historical, and archaeological methodologies. |
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SOUNDSCAPES 23, Qrempuc Street Marsaskala, MSK 2205, Malta +356 79308412 www.rubenzahra.com
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Traditional Mediterranean instruments and ethnic music of the region |
 ZAMMIT, Dr. Martin |
B.A. (Gen.), B.A. (Hons.), Ph.D. Department of Oriental Studies Faculty of Arts, University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA Tel: +356 2340 2340 |
Semitic studies, with a focus on Qur’ānic Arabic and Syriac, Arabic philology in general and Arabic dialectology in particular. Dr Zammit is the co-translator of the Qur’ān in the Maltese language and has also published a Syriac Reader |
