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The Role of Women in Science
International Women’s Day is once again upon us and what better way to celebrate it than looking back at influential women in science? On the 11th of February, the scientific world celebrated its females through The International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Are these two days necessary in today’s modern world, in which supposedly feminism is…
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A scientific overview of 2019
Towards the end of the year people like to look back on all the places they have visited, new friendships made and adventures taken. At S-Cubed we looked back on 2019 from a slightly different lens, the scientific one. These are 10 of the major scientific breakthroughs made throughout the past 12 months. China touched down…
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CineXjenza: where science meets cinema
What is CineXjenza? CineXjenza is a project run by the Malta Chamber of Scientists and S-Cubed – Science Students’ Society, in collaboration with STEAM School and Spazju Kreattiv. The concept behind this initiative is to inspire discussions on science through the medium of film. What goes on at CineXjenza? Each CineXjenza event consists of a film screening followed by…
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Meet the turtles you want to save!
Want to meet the marine life we’re all trying to save? For their second consecutive year, S-Cubed is giving you the chance to (literally) dive into the marine world. They’re organising a Try Dive on 21st September which you can partake in just for €30. We’ve all had scuba diving on our bucket list at…
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How to get to University without losing your sanity OR the environment
The struggle of getting to Uni We all know the continuous daily struggle of a university student: getting in your car every morning expecting a convenient drive, but instead it goes more like this; first you end up stuck in traffic for a good 45 minutes and then, once you arrive at university you have to…
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Not all scientists wear lab coats
Courses and Job Opportunities of the Faculty of Science With the dauntingly long list of courses offered by the Faculty of Science it may be difficult for prospective students to choose their area of study. So here is a rundown of all the departments and the courses they offer together with job opportunities you might…
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Restoring Threatened Habitats
S-Cubed will be organising a clean-up of Riviera Martinique and adjacent areas on the 23rd of March 2019. This event is in collaboration with the Gaia Foundation, an organisation which takes care of management of Natura 2000 sites and Blue Flag beaches in both Għajn Tuffieħa and Ramla l-Ħamra. The coastal cliffs in Għajn Tuffieha Bay are sites of high ecological importance.…
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ASCS Reaction | The European Parliament Bans Unpaid Internships
Last week, the European Parliament decided to pay all interns and ban unpaid internships. Thus, ASCS would like to express its gratitude towards the European Youth Forum, amongst other stakeholders, for their campaigning efforts during these last couple of years. This is a major step forward in ensuring that young people are not treated as…
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