Human Communication Sciences and Disorders at UM

Join us for the HCSD Postgraduate Seminar 2026 on 1 December, under the theme “Showcasing Research. Inspiring Dialogue. Advancing Knowledge.”

🔗 Register now: https://www.um.edu.mt/events/hcsdhealthscipostgradseminar2026/

🌍✨ A wonderful international learning experience for our final-year students!

Yesterday, our final-year undergraduate students had the opportunity to participate in the VIPE Academy Case Study: Mental Health and Young People session facilitated by Dr Rachael Agius and Ms Estelle Zahra.

A huge well done to our students for taking part in this enriching experience! 👏 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow students from around the world, exchange perspectives, learn from one another’s experiences, and broaden their understanding of mental health in young people.

Experiences like these highlight the value of international collaboration and learning beyond the classroom. 🌎

Thank you to VIPE Academy for organising this valuable session!

🔗 Learn more about VIPE Academy: https://vipeacademy.eu

📢 Call for Participants – Hearing Loss Research 👂

Are you aged 45–65 and living with a hearing loss? We’d love to hear from you!

An undergraduate Speech and Language Pathology student at the University of Malta, is exploring how hearing loss affects quality of life and everyday communication.

🗣️ What’s involved?
A single interview (45 minutes to 1 hour), online or in person, about your communication, the coping strategies you use, and your experiences with hearing loss.

🔒 Your privacy
All responses are confidential and pseudonymised. Your name and any identifying details are replaced with a code. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.

📄 Find out more:
Information letter: https://bit.ly/47bBwfk
Consent form: https://bit.ly/4s35SdA

✉️ Questions? Email [email protected]

Please share with anyone who might be interested. Every voice helps! 🙏

The Neurodiversity Committee at IALP (International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders) hosted a wonderful webinar: "Artificial Intelligence and Neurodiversity: Foundations, Applications, and Ethical Considerations for Working with Neurodiverse Learners," presented by Dr Natalie Neubauer.

Clinicians, researchers, and educators from around the world joined us to explore how AI can support neurodivergent individuals — while keeping communication rights, ethics, and human connection at the center of the conversation. The session, the first in an ongoing series from the committee, was moderated by Dr Rachael Agius, Dr Grace Hao, and Dr Lise Boisvert.

Thank you to everyone who made it such a success!