Four-floor resource centre opened at Paola MCAST
A new €9.3 million resource centre with a large library, auditorium and working spaces for students has been officially opened at MCAST's Paola campubs.
The four-flour centre, spread over 1,920 square metres also includes a cafeteria and a space for exhibitions.
It was part-financed by EU funds.
The building includes a library with study, group-work areas and meeting spaces, a space for exhibitions, auditorium and cafeteria. Photo: MCAST.
Prime Minister Robert Abela, Education Minister Clifton Grima and EU Funds Parliamentary Secretary Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi officially opened the centre on Tuesday, saying the project is part of a larger, ongoing infrastructural investment which will see the campus expand signfiantly and transform into a centre for the community and life-long learning.
Prime Minister Robert Abela and Education Minister Clifton Grima during the inauguration ceremony. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier.
The building has been named after the late Professor Oliver Friggieri, and is designed to help students enhance their learning experience while providing access to information related to their studies.
Professor Joachim James Calleja, MCAST Principal and CEO, said the...