Education Minister Clifton Grima and a delegation from Xjenza Malta have visited CERN in Switzerland as Malta starts the process to join the research centre as an associate member.
CERN is the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, one of the largest and most renowned global scientific research centres.
Malta is one of only two European Union countries which have not yet joined CERN.
“I am at CERN with one goal: to open doors for more research and innovation in Malta. This is the first step in a national vision that connects our brightest minds with world-class scientists, and ensures that Malta has a direct voice in the development of future technologies. For Maltese researchers, educators, and students, this is not just a symbolic move but it is a strategic investment in their future,” Grima was quoted as saying in a statement by his ministry.
He said that through this step, Malta would be in a position to compete on a global level, investing in intellectual capital and establishing a direct bridge between local talent and international scientific excellence.
The minister was accompanied by, among others, the CEO of Xjenza Malta, Silvio Scerri.