University of Malta and Project Green Join Forces to Boost Urban Design Skills
A special collaboration between the University of Malta’s Built Environment Faculty, the Department of Architecture & Urban Design, and Project Green has given five university students a chance to delve deeper into urban design through specialised workshops overseas. This new approach is creating a fresh academic focus in urban design, enriching knowledge that will directly improve open spaces in Malta.
Dr. Sarah Scheiber expressed her thanks for Project Green’s interest in helping architecture students learn. She said that Project Green’s financial support allows the Faculty to share knowledge with foreign experts in urban architecture. This collaboration exposes students to a wider range of skills, fostering new ways of working and learning.
This collaboration is part of a series between Project Green and the Department of Architecture and Urban Design. After consulting with students, these partnerships involve creating designs for changing green spaces in Malta. The winning students get a chance to work more on their designs through apprenticeships at Project Green.
During the event, Project Green’s CEO, Steve Ellul, praised the students for their hard work and creativity, saying, “We believe in the power of young architects, and their new ideas are vital in shaping a sustainable future for our nation.” He talked about Project Green’s commitment to reviewing the designs alongside their own team, expressing excitement about turning ideas into real things.
Talking about this collaboration, Ellul said, “This is the first time that architects in urban design are getting the chance to specialise in this area, which wasn’t explored in local studies until now.” He emphasised Project Green’s commitment to supporting young minds in architecture, creating positive changes in communities.
A student who will be benefitting from this learning opportunity abroad, thanked everyone for the support, saying, “This experience is going to be really useful for us as students. It’s important to have chances like this where we can share our ideas and improve our skills.” He appreciated the investment made in students, showing how it comes back in the form of hard work on projects that help society.
The group present, all agreed that such collaboration is a big step, not just for students’ education but also for making open spaces in Malta better using the skills they’ve learned. Project Green’s dedication to helping young talent in urban design promises to make a positive impact on how buildings and spaces look in the country.
