The exhibition emerged out of Michelle Gialanze’s idea who is also one of the participating artists. The initiative wishes to support breast cancer research through the University of Malta’s (UM) Research Innovation and Development Trust (RIDT), according to the press statement by the UM.

The paintings exhibited which all have a splash of pink are all works of renowned and aspiring artists and they range from landscapes to nudes. This exhibition offers a great opportunity for art aficionados to experience quality art while supporting breast cancer research.

Set up in 2011 as an autonomous support platform, the RIDT is striving to further the advancement of research, innovation and development in all areas of study, knowledge and activity in Malta. By encouraging high-calibre research through the fund, the University of Malta will continue to deliver tangible outcomes leading to a better quality of life.

EDITORIAL NOTE: In Malta, the National Health Screening Services administers the National Cancer Screening Register — for breast cancer, colorectal cancer and cervix cancer screening. Further information about the screening services is available through the webpage of the official body.

“A screening test tries to find a disease before there are any symptoms. With breast cancer, there’s a misconception that if you feel fine, don’t have a lump, and have no family history of breast cancer, you’re okay. The truth is that three-quarters of the women in whom we find breast cancer have no risk factors. So screening is important for everyone,” according to a quote by Susan Greenstein Orel, M.D., posted on the related subpage of the Government of Malta.

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Taking place from 14 to 18 October, the week includes 623 events around EU countries with the aim of highlighting the benefits that vocational education and training (VET) can bring to people. The event series also aims to raise awareness about the work presented by the people in the field of vocational education and training.

“Vocational education is an excellent first education choice, providing people with the skills needed for the 21st-century labour market and opening up many career possibilities. I have been trying to get this message across during my mandate, through initiatives such as the European Vocational Skills Week and with the help of our VET Ambassadors,” said Marianne Thyssen, the EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility.

Mr Mallia, Julinu, expressed his encouragement toward people in looking out for the range of career options and vocational courses available in Malta these days. He also highlighted the ability of vocational skills in opening doors and opportunities to different professions and trades, such as a carpenter, an electrician, an engineer, a designer, a musician, a salesperson and others.

The Maltese artist has also spoken about the decision of investing time and effort in working areas related to our personal interests.

“In today’s ever-changing work environment, it makes more sense to invest in the areas that one genuinely cares about regardless of age.”

Julian Mallia, Julinu, Malta’s Ambassador for the 2019 European Vocational Skills Week.

“I myself was already a psychology graduate when I decided to shift to visual arts. So, changing one’s area of expertise, should not be out of the question,” added Mr Mallia.

Last year, more than 1,800 events took place in 45 countries — including Malta — during the third edition of the Vocational Skills Week.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri held discussions with representatives of Google in Malta at the beginning of last year, related to the lack of reimbursement options for the archipelago’s Youtubers. Starting as of tomorrow, the YouTube Partnership Programme will enable artists and Maltese Youtubers to receive payment for the content they produce and circulate on the video-sharing platform.

The government expects the recent progress to provide access to more tools and resources, available for artists and content creators using the platform.

The government recognises the efforts made by Google for YouTube to have a specific version for Malta, similarly to another ninety states, the press statement says. This puts an end to the “discrimination faced by Maltese YouTube users”, the government sees.

“I am satisfied that our work with Google bore fruit and now Maltese youths are going to be paid for their art and content produced on YouTube on par with other European youths”, said Mr Schembri. He added that this work was key in order to ensure that the benefits that the digital economy brings about will be advantageous and that it justly reaches Maltese and Gozitan youths.

The Maltese government said it would organise an activity for YouTube users to provide further information on the YouTube Partnership Programme for Malta.

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