Mediterranean Institute - University of Malta

14/09/2026

New Special Issue of the Journal of Mediterranean Studies

We are pleased to announce that Issue 33.2 of the Journal of Maediterranean Studies has now been published. This Special Issue on the Ottoman Imperial Fleet in the Mediterranean brings together cutting-edge contributions and insights by international specialist authors in the field, shedding light on this crucial facet of Mediterranean maritime history. As the Guest Editors, Dr Gül Şen (University of Bonn) and Prof. Christine Isom-Verhaaren (Brigham Young University) have noted in their Introduction the Special Issue ‘aims to examine this maritime history from various perspectives, with a focus on the Ottoman Empire as a naval power primarily in the Eastern Mediterranean, but also in the Black Sea. Key to the Ottoman navy playing a major role in the success of the empire, that has yet to be fully appreciated in the historiography, the state experimented with ways to best deploy resources, be they human or material. The Ottomans, due to their geographic advantages, had the means to establish a powerful navy; moreover, their geographical location made powerful naval forces a necessity. The establishment of these forces was hardly straightforward, and this issue explores specific challenges that the empire faced in creating and maintaining its sea power.’

Issue 33.2 is of special interest to both Ottoman Studies scholars as well as broader research interests in Mediterranean maritime histories and intersections in transmarine naval histories and practices. Contributions range from studies on Ottoman amphibious warfare in the early modern period (Samuel Stevens), Ottoman naval strategy and the downfall of the Mamluks (Albrecht Fuess), the Ottomans and Early Modern Naval Warfare (Roman Siebertz), to expertise versus favouritism in the selection of the Ottoman naval hierarcy (Christine Isom-Verhaaren) and the challenges of resourcing and sourcing of human resources for the Ottoman navy (Gül Şen). The Book Reviews section, co-ordinated by Book Reviews Editor Prof. Krista Bonello Rutter Giappone, features Thorayah Abdelqader’s book review of Jessica M. Marglin’s ‘The Shamama Case: Contesting Citizenship Across the Modern Mediterranean’.

The Journal of Mediterranean Studies is published by the Mediterranean Institute in collaboration with Malta University Press, and is hosted on the Project Muse (Johns Hopkins UP) platform. The JMS also runs an open call for submissions to general issues. For submissions-related correspondence, please write to the General Editor, Dr Maurice Said at [email protected].

Watch this space for the forthcoming issues of the Journal of Mediterranean Studies! 🌊📚


University of Malta

22/08/2026

Rest in peace Prof. Ġorġ Mallia 🕊️

The University of Malta is deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Ġorġ Mallia, a much-valued member of our academic community.

Throughout his years at UM, Prof. Mallia touched the lives of many students and colleagues through his teaching, creativity and dedication. His contribution to the UM community will be remembered with great respect and affection.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and students.

Rest in peace, dear Prof. Mallia.

12/08/2026

Call for Applications - Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II at the Mediterranean Institute

The Mediterranean Institute requires the services of a Research Support Officer II to participate in the project: Southern Mediterranean Contexts in the Terramaxka Prize (Malta).

Candidates must submit their letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae and a copy of their certificates to [email protected] by not later than Friday 14th August 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

For more information and details, please click the link below:

26/06/2026

NEW ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL OF MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES PUBLISHED

The Mediterranean Institute is delighted to announce the publication of the latest issue of the Journal of Mediterranean Studies. Issue 33.1 carries an intriguing line-up of articles that bring new and cutting-edge Mediterranean Studies research to our extensive international readership. The new JMS issue includes new work on the 2023 presidential election in Turkey (Ahmad Sahide et al), minority language maintenance and identity formation in Greece (Nikos Gogognas et al.), William Faulkner’s writing in a southern Mediterranean context (Mourad Romdhani), ‘La Romana’ and the discourse of self-deception Alberto Castelli), the Greco-Turkish conflict in literature (Berna Koseoglu), and French theatres in the Ottoman capital (Nazende Yilmaz). The book review featured in this issue, penned by our Book Reviews editor Prof. Krista Bonello Rutter Giappone, addresses ‘The Shadow: Poems for the Children of Gaza’ poetry anthology, edited by Ahmed Miqdad and John P. Portelli.

This is the first JMS issue edited by Dr Maurice Said, now published by the Mediterranean Institute in collaboration with Malta University Press, and yours truly as managing editor. I’d like to thank, in particular, the General Editor Dr Maurice Said and Ms Krista Bonnici for the excellent work and co-ordination in the lead-up to this issue. Should you wish to stay abreast of the forthcoming issues of the Journal — coming up very soon — and associated events, please keep an eye on the Mediterranean Institute FB page as well as this space.

The double-blind peer reviewed, internationally indexed and accredited Journal of Mediterranean Studies is hosted on the prestigious Project Muse (Johns Hopkins UP) platform and now stands at H-Index 15, having moved several points upwards in recent years.

At the Mediterranean Institute we remain committed to publishing the best of transdisciplinary research and scholarship on and from across the Mediterranean.

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21/05/2026

Verso una Umanità Mediterranea

A full house and a wonderful roundtable debate with Francesco Saverio Coppola and Antonio Corvino from Italy’s Associazione Guido Dorso happening right now at the Mediterranean Institute - University of Malta, moderated by Institute Chair Prof. John Chircop. Our thanks to the Associazione for this first collaborative event, and to all our board members, associated researchers, attendees and participants for their enthusiastic interaction and presence at today’s event 🌊 📖 🕊️

University of Malta

21/05/2026

Midday today at the Mediterranean Institute - University of Malta (right by Car Park 1). Don’t miss it! 📖 🎙️ 🌊

19/05/2026

This Thursday, May 21, 12:00 at the Mediterranean Institute - University of Malta. This is going to be one meaningful conversation. Don’t miss it. Email Ms Isabelle Abela at [email protected] (title your email ‘Med Roundtable’) to book your place and participate.

The roundtable is open to the public and students+researchers are particularly encouraged to participate and voice their perspectives.

The Mediterranean Institute reaffirms its commitment towards inter-cultural dialogue and transcultural literacy as a key way forward for a shared Mediterranean humanity 🕊️ 🌊 🎙️

(Speaker photos courtesy of Emedia)

18/05/2026

Thursday, May 21, 12:00 at the Mediterranean Institute - University of Malta. This is going to be one meaningful conversation. Don’t miss it. Email Ms Isabelle Abela at [email protected] (title your email ‘Med Roundtable’) to book your place and participate.

The roundtable is open to the public and students+researchers are particularly encouraged to participate and voice their perspectives.

The Mediterranean Institute reaffirms its commitment towards inter-cultural dialogue and transcultural literacy as a key way forward for a shared Mediterranean humanity 🕊️ 🌊 🎙️

16/05/2026

Fuq il-programm kulturali MaltArti għal din il-ġimgħa, il-Prof. Norbert Bugeja, Direttur tal-Istitut tal-Mediterran fi ħdan l-Università ta’ Malta, u Dr Giuliana Fenech, membru tal-Bord Governattiv tal-Istitut, jitkellmu dwar il-ħidma u uħud mill-proġetti li qed iwettaq l-Istitut fuq diversi fronti tal-Istudji Mediterranji, kemm fil-kuntest internazzjonali kif ukoll dak lokali u universitarju. Tistgħu issegwu l-intervista sħiħa, flimkien ma’ ritratti u filmati dwar ix-xogħol, it-tim akkademiku li jidderieġi l-Istitut, u uħud mill-inizjattivi tal-Istitut tal-Mediterran, hawnhekk:
https://www.maltarti.tv/port.../mediterranean-institute-uom/

B'ħajr lil Noċemuskata, TVM u Arts Council Malta għall-appoġġ tagħhom 📖

University of Malta

16/05/2026

Fuq il-programm kulturali MaltArti għal din il-ġimgħa, il-Prof. Norbert Bugeja, Direttur tal-Istitut tal-Mediterran fi ħdan l-Università ta’ Malta, u Dr Giuliana Fenech, membru tal-Bord Governattiv tal-Istitut, jitkellmu dwar il-ħidma u uħud mill-proġetti li qed iwettaq l-Istitut fuq diversi fronti tal-Istudji Mediterranji, kemm fil-kuntest internazzjonali kif ukoll dak lokali u universitarju. Tistgħu issegwu l-intervista sħiħa, flimkien ma’ ritratti u filmati dwar ix-xogħol, it-tim akkademiku li jidderieġi l-Istitut, u uħud mill-inizjattivi tal-Istitut tal-Mediterran, hawnhekk:

https://www.maltarti.tv/port.../mediterranean-institute-uom/

B'ħajr lil Noċemuskata, TVM u Arts Council Malta għall-appoġġ tagħhom 📖

University of Malta

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