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THE MAKING OF MSIDA CAMPUS
4-18 MARCH 2016
UNIVERSITY HOUSE
MSIDA CAMPUS
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
CUBE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Administration - Rectorate
These images show the Rectorate, including the Rector’s glass balcony and
the Administration building still very much under construction. The building is
now topped by another floor, added in recent years to increase office space.
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CUBE 2 - ARTS
Arts
This building is now referred to as the Old Humanities building but at the time
of its conception it housed all the Arts subject areas. The photos exemplify
the magnificent walkways that are so characteristic of Msida Campus.
The walkways were scheduled as Grade 2 structures by the Malta Environment
and Planning Authority in 2012.
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CUBE 3 - LIBRARY
Library
These photos show the University of Malta Library from different angles.
The building was extended in the 1990s to create space for increasing student
numbers and academic requirements. The original design by architects
Norman and Dawbarn was characterised by a ceramic honeycomb screen
which was designed to let light in but keep heat out. This screen was
revolutionary for the 1960s but did not stand the test of time. After various
attempts to restore the screen, it had to be replaced owing to deep damage it
was causing to the fabric of the building.
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CUBE 4 - THE NORTHERN EXTENSION 1992
The Northern Extension 1992
This aerial view of the northern side of campus indicates the extent of the
build that was necessary as student numbers burgeoned in the early Nineties.
Designed by architect Richard England, it now houses the Faculties of Laws,
Economics, Management & Accountancy, Built Environment, Media &
Knowledge Sciences and various centres and institutes.
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CUBE 5 - SCIENCES
Sciences
A covered way separated the Science buildings: Maths & Physics; Chemistry;
Biomedical; Pharmacy. The complex included the Science Lecture Theatre,
now named the John Borg Hall, which, whilst remaining intact on the exterior,
has recently been refurbished on the inside.
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CUBE 6 - ASSEMBLY HALL
Assembly Hall
The Assembly Hall is now known as the Sir Temi Zammit Hall and is the
theatre with the second largest number of seats on the island — 800. It is
famed for its excellent acoustics and is much sought after as a venue for plays
and concerts. It is also where all the undergraduate graduation ceremonies
take place.
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CUBE 7 - UNIVERSITY HOUSE
University House
This building is known to the students as Student House as they consider it
their special area. It is home to the Student Union — KSU — offices and those
of many student associations. The building also houses the Canteen and the
staff dining room as well as a book shop specialising in academic publications
and a shop which sells University of Malta merchandise.
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