{"id":126,"date":"2016-02-17T13:42:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T13:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.kriesi.at\/consulting\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2025-03-27T14:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:27:44","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='welcome'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b3lf3i-dafbaf2b4160aae033d12ee9b8dadc72\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-b3lf3i-dafbaf2b4160aae033d12ee9b8dadc72__0 .avia-caption-title{\nfont-size:30px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-b3lf3i-dafbaf2b4160aae033d12ee9b8dadc72__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow 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class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >The International Ocean Institute TRAINING PROGRAMME ON REGIONAL OCEAN GOVERNANCE FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN, BLACK, BALTIC AND CASPIAN SEAS<\/h2><div class='avia-caption-content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>5th November to 5th December 2025<\/p>\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-452 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-452\"  src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-Project.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1330\" title='Untitled Project' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='courseintroduction'  class='avia-section av-auxa7q-34b4e409adeeb113ebaf5396a7991c7d main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5y4m9aq-276dddace7544443b2f177f06af58787\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l5y4m9aq-276dddace7544443b2f177f06af58787{\npadding-bottom:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l5y4m9aq-276dddace7544443b2f177f06af58787 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l5y4m9aq-276dddace7544443b2f177f06af58787 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l5y4m9aq-276dddace7544443b2f177f06af58787 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >COURSE INTRODUCTION<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wt2zpi-ae06d50b00f3f2a6640dec3125b95252'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This <strong>training programme<\/strong> builds upon the <strong>50 years\u2019 experience of the International Ocean Institute<\/strong> in conducting training and capacity-building programmes on ocean governance. The <strong>Ocean Governance<\/strong> content, which is <strong>designed for practitioners<\/strong>, covers contemporary approaches to coastal and ocean management, with an emphasis on moral, ethical and legal values in Ocean Governance (equity and peaceful uses of the ocean) under the governance architecture of UNCLOS and related international instruments and agreements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper av-l615yqwn-bb0a8363c49163b4608588e505ee0f31 avia-grid-testimonials avia-grid-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible' >\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-l615xhwa-46b00ba1402920bf5ad35957b9e34fd4 avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/teamawni.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>IOI Course academic director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" > Dr. Awni Behnam<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Honorary President of IOI <br \/>and Affiliate Professor <br \/>at the University of Malta<\/span><span class='hidden avia-testimonial-markup-link'  itemprop=\"url\" >https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/profile\/awnibehnam<\/span><span class=\"avia-testimonial-subtitle-sep\">&ndash;<\/span><a class='aviablank avia-testimonial-link' href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/profile\/awnibehnam' rel=\u2019noopener noreferrer\u2019>https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/profile\/awnibehnam<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-l615xhwa-1-51094e3295a3b70b8618625cc268ca02 avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/teamalan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Course Manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Prof Alan Deidun<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Professor at the University of Malta<\/span><span class='hidden avia-testimonial-markup-link'  itemprop=\"url\" >https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/profile\/alandeidun<\/span><span class=\"avia-testimonial-subtitle-sep\">&ndash;<\/span><a class='aviablank avia-testimonial-link' href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/profile\/alandeidun' rel=\u2019noopener noreferrer\u2019>https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/profile\/alandeidun<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-56n47q-44866bc96868aa285021ae775a500fbc av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_testimonials  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wt4242-2a95cc66184c9535b096402eeb18d4e9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The programme<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>draws upon the conduct of maritime affairs at the international and regional level in a holistic and integrated approach;<\/li>\n<li>focuses on linkages between natural, social and economic sciences, the research-management interface and the support of technology to enable the effective achievement of ocean management and sustainable development;<\/li>\n<li>considers the implications of international and regional policies, including the EU Integrated Maritime Policy for the European regional seas, with a science-based and holistic approach to policy undertakings that takes into account the impact of international governance structures;<\/li>\n<li>brings to the forefront the characteristics of seas as different and sensitive as the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian within the ambit of ocean governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-53cgly-9af4be69fe4b89ff4f2aa28f135b273c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wt6eq5-f2b0dca9bd6ac94874561d34b30dc289'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The training programme aims to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>advance basin-wide knowledge of governance and the linkages to socio-economic issues, and integrated and ecosystem ocean management;<\/li>\n<li>provide a strong overview of the inter- and intra-sectoral interactions in ocean governance with the intention of strengthening knowledge and capacity in sustainably \u00a0 \u00a0managing ocean and coastal services and resources;<\/li>\n<li>contribute towards capacity development in ocean governance in the countries bordering the regional seas;<\/li>\n<li>build stronger inter-regional coherence in countries\u2019 engagement in the governance of the regional seas;<\/li>\n<li>promote inter-regional cooperation, shared experiences and exchange of best practice scenarios, and to<\/li>\n<li>foster interaction between participants from diverse countries bordering the regional seas under study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9k6ka6-77335ce728cf47b9971008b7f9c60142\">\n.avia-section.av-9k6ka6-77335ce728cf47b9971008b7f9c60142{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='courseaccreditation'  class='avia-section av-9k6ka6-77335ce728cf47b9971008b7f9c60142 alternate_color avia-section-huge avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5y298is-7191a9c83940ab135e95a9a46167fac7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l5y298is-7191a9c83940ab135e95a9a46167fac7{\npadding-bottom:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l5y298is-7191a9c83940ab135e95a9a46167fac7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l5y298is-7191a9c83940ab135e95a9a46167fac7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l5y298is-7191a9c83940ab135e95a9a46167fac7 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >COURSE ACCREDITATION<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-hdfj2-7f8da414103efcbbc834d6f8e986473a av_two_third  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wtaq0x-8093b394e81ca52f08acfede3d38ab35'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In response to the formal accreditation by the University of Malta of the academic content of the said Course, making it the first IOI Training Course to be formally accredited by a University, this year\u2019s Course content will be delivered in the form of 3 stand-alone Study-Units (GSC 5101, GSC 5102 and GSC 5103), which will fully incorporate the traditional 4 Course Modules.<\/p>\n<p>Course participants can opt to follow the accredited pathway by subjecting themselves to the prescribed assessment, which would make them eligible to receive a certificate for every Study-Unit or simply to attend the Course, which would make them eligible to receive an attendance certificate upon successful completion of the same Course. Participants opting for the first pathway will be registered as University of Malta students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-l5y73nnp-d9f81af9b30ec8e52ce037435b7b8e1c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5y72w57-81d52844a253e9f3b709afc2e698b659\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l5y72w57-81d52844a253e9f3b709afc2e698b659 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l5y72w57-81d52844a253e9f3b709afc2e698b659 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l5y72w57-81d52844a253e9f3b709afc2e698b659 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-286 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-286 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-23-2-1024x536-copy.jpg\" alt='' title='Untitled-design-23-2-1024x536 copy'  height=\"532\" width=\"623\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ai4m3y-8530a71b0cedf4c129a0b5b6fcd14368\">\n.flex_column.av-ai4m3y-8530a71b0cedf4c129a0b5b6fcd14368{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-ai4m3y-8530a71b0cedf4c129a0b5b6fcd14368 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-abl1ee-df3b41f465f66b148bda20770de5aa0b\">\n.iconbox.av-abl1ee-df3b41f465f66b148bda20770de5aa0b .iconbox_icon{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-abl1ee-df3b41f465f66b148bda20770de5aa0b av-no-box  avia-builder-el-16  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><a href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5101' title='GSC5101' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/a><h3 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5101' title='GSC5101' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GSC5101<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global ocean governance framework<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>and managing our relations with the Oceans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5 ECTS. IOI Course modules 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4xhqym-5476423977b3a0d17470621df6135aae\">\n.flex_column.av-4xhqym-5476423977b3a0d17470621df6135aae{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-4xhqym-5476423977b3a0d17470621df6135aae av_one_third  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wtncn6-5999a880ac2bdbdc8a614262422e1ee6\">\n.iconbox.av-l5wtncn6-5999a880ac2bdbdc8a614262422e1ee6 .iconbox_icon{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-l5wtncn6-5999a880ac2bdbdc8a614262422e1ee6 av-no-box  avia-builder-el-18  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><a href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5102' title='GSC5102' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/a><h3 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5102' title='GSC5102' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GSC5102<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Managing Marine Space and its Potential as an Economic Resource Project Study<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5 ECTS. Pilot study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4qa8da-3e05a7a9d71872ba5cd122200a559f0d\">\n.flex_column.av-4qa8da-3e05a7a9d71872ba5cd122200a559f0d{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-4qa8da-3e05a7a9d71872ba5cd122200a559f0d av_one_third  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wtpdfo-3f572953c7c8fa3393d72da0fc98f964\">\n.iconbox.av-l5wtpdfo-3f572953c7c8fa3393d72da0fc98f964 .iconbox_icon{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-l5wtpdfo-3f572953c7c8fa3393d72da0fc98f964 av-no-box  avia-builder-el-20  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><a href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5103' title='GSC5103' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/a><h3 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5103' title='GSC5103' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GSC5103<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/courses\/studyunit\/GSC5103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Multilateral diplomacy<br \/>\nand international rule-making<br \/>\nand regional sea governance<br \/>\npolicy simulation exercise<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5 ECTS. IOI Course modules 3 and 4.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='courseoutline'  class='avia-section av-4ljn5y-842791d0edfc08818d8685dba5eb2a49 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wtrxvm-58c2c9499d2996badf538dcf8dd7990e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l5wtrxvm-58c2c9499d2996badf538dcf8dd7990e{\npadding-bottom:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l5wtrxvm-58c2c9499d2996badf538dcf8dd7990e .av-special-heading-tag 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participants on the basis of six hours of class work daily over a five-day week;<\/li>\n<li>involves traditional lectures and classroom sessions as well as hands-on sessions, field visits, practical classes, seminars, workshops and group exercises, and extra-classroom activities during some evenings and weekends;<\/li>\n<li>involves group work and each participant is expected to provide input to shared activities;<\/li>\n<li>will be conducted in English \u2013 therefore, participants must be able to understand, write and speak English fluently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Successful applicants must be willing to complete some specified reading and preparatory work prior to the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-3yeuge-add76aade00ad613d8a5b5a821cdef5b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5xg7mp7-2830356f63f22ec57ef834784c2965c2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The programme seeks to inform on core governance topics and emerging ocean issues of a global and regional nature such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the major conventions and instruments regulating oceans and their sustainable use: UNCLOS, the IMO Conventions, the regional seas conventions, IOC, FAO,UNCTAD and ILO, and many others;<\/li>\n<li>the roles of international and regional bodies such as the UN institutions, the EU and other major regional mechanisms governing the international oceans and the regional seas;<\/li>\n<li>emerging issues in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ); ocean governance and special issues in the Arctic areas; climate change, security and financial crises; the Blue Economy and ocean economics;<\/li>\n<li>tools and processes to manage the oceans and regional seas: ICZM, Maritime Spatial Planning; latest developments in data collection and interpretation for policy making, big data and large scale processes; ecosystem and regional scales of management.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Development Goal 14 to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-7vaee-1e60a4b6b052831c90739d482cc66974 hr-default  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wtsc2w-fa4146259f0cec69d23b7fbb0213cf39'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The course curriculum is divided into four main modules presented over a five-week period, giving altogether a broad approach to the theme of the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class='flex_column av-4f3spq-c5254481e038038dc36dec72225d7e0d av_one_third  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wu963e-db184d785e5e2bb1634eabe60423c656\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l5wu963e-db184d785e5e2bb1634eabe60423c656 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l5wu963e-db184d785e5e2bb1634eabe60423c656 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l5wu963e-db184d785e5e2bb1634eabe60423c656 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-30  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-166 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-166 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/malta-g722fcf38b_1920.jpg\" alt='' title='malta-g722fcf38b_1920'  height=\"1148\" width=\"1920\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wufxa4-c7344c76feb0558295c66d9b465ba4cf\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l5wufxa4-c7344c76feb0558295c66d9b465ba4cf img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l5wufxa4-c7344c76feb0558295c66d9b465ba4cf .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l5wufxa4-c7344c76feb0558295c66d9b465ba4cf av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_image '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-176 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-176 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/azure-window-gee5239db4_1920.jpg\" alt='' title='azure-window-gee5239db4_1920'  height=\"1440\" width=\"1920\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wug25e-ae55b9ddb3a185bd9c01f2d6cbe6fc1e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l5wug25e-ae55b9ddb3a185bd9c01f2d6cbe6fc1e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l5wug25e-ae55b9ddb3a185bd9c01f2d6cbe6fc1e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l5wug25e-ae55b9ddb3a185bd9c01f2d6cbe6fc1e av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_image '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-175 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-175 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fishing-village-g9e72919d8_1920.jpg\" alt='' title='fishing-village-g9e72919d8_1920'  height=\"1440\" width=\"1920\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5xg14kx-30f4afe039d81e5069189496e1281b6f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l5xg14kx-30f4afe039d81e5069189496e1281b6f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l5xg14kx-30f4afe039d81e5069189496e1281b6f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l5xg14kx-30f4afe039d81e5069189496e1281b6f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-179 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-179 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/courses.ocean.mt\/ioicourse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/malta-gb6e7b9d2b_1920.jpg\" alt='' title='malta-gb6e7b9d2b_1920'  height=\"1281\" width=\"1920\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-47q8j2-0718f7f3efca80970ce45e2dfa2611ed av_two_third  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8k00b2-5279485cf5f16e7e0d0148b433cc2d4a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-8k00b2-5279485cf5f16e7e0d0148b433cc2d4a{\npadding-bottom:0px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-8k00b2-5279485cf5f16e7e0d0148b433cc2d4a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8k00b2-5279485cf5f16e7e0d0148b433cc2d4a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8k00b2-5279485cf5f16e7e0d0148b433cc2d4a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-8k00b2-5279485cf5f16e7e0d0148b433cc2d4a av-special-heading-h6 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Module 1 &#8211; Global Ocean Governance Framework<\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8dnyfi-a29f58c11def9c6fd91a625d8a81383f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>sets out the objectives of ocean governance and the linkages to socio-economic issues, integrated and ecosystem ocean management, and resource exploitation. During this module the international and regional governance structures, conventions and tools are presented and discussed with special emphasis on the governance architecture provided through UNCLOS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wu1osa-313ac53900c35be8fafd64719c636dcb\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l5wu1osa-313ac53900c35be8fafd64719c636dcb{\npadding-bottom:0px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l5wu1osa-313ac53900c35be8fafd64719c636dcb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l5wu1osa-313ac53900c35be8fafd64719c636dcb .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l5wu1osa-313ac53900c35be8fafd64719c636dcb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l5wu1osa-313ac53900c35be8fafd64719c636dcb av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Module 2 &#8211; Managing our Relations with the Oceans<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wu1d3i-8b1bb0feb97a6d9b66e1b939f9e5ff75'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>covers traditional policy, legal and institutional tools of the Blue Economy and Blue Growth, focusing on the science-management interface and bringing to the fore the use of state-of-the art technology in support of ocean governance. Tools, techniques and processes which support and inform decision making and policy action are presented, as are relevant case studies and best practices; hands on practical exercises are provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wu60ji-b7fe4014e5b2dfc2cd7ce81bb0ad5098\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l5wu60ji-b7fe4014e5b2dfc2cd7ce81bb0ad5098{\npadding-bottom:0px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l5wu60ji-b7fe4014e5b2dfc2cd7ce81bb0ad5098 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l5wu60ji-b7fe4014e5b2dfc2cd7ce81bb0ad5098 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l5wu60ji-b7fe4014e5b2dfc2cd7ce81bb0ad5098 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l5wu60ji-b7fe4014e5b2dfc2cd7ce81bb0ad5098 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Module 3 &#8211; Conflict Management, Consensus Building<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wu5eer-4c7e5b7d470194c58b41b15af2bcadd2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>addresses those conflicting interests that can be a barrier to effective ocean governance and management and the mechanisms available for conflict prevention and management. During this part of the course, the UN system is presented as well as other mechanisms for high level negotiations, dispute settlement and the creation of consensus around common goals; case studies and simulated negotiation sessions help give practical experience and topical relevance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5wu67xv-ee7f0fb95b5fcf0d3b41969291698534\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l5wu67xv-ee7f0fb95b5fcf0d3b41969291698534{\npadding-bottom:0px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l5wu67xv-ee7f0fb95b5fcf0d3b41969291698534 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l5wu67xv-ee7f0fb95b5fcf0d3b41969291698534 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l5wu67xv-ee7f0fb95b5fcf0d3b41969291698534 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l5wu67xv-ee7f0fb95b5fcf0d3b41969291698534 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Module 4 &#8211; Regional Ocean Governance Frameworks for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5wu5oac-0dc920d4bfb3b3b67d856b3f8c3baf66'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>targets the governance frameworks for these regional seas on the basis of current realities, future needs and an in-depth study of their geophysical, socio-economic and political contexts. The course, through this module, culminates in a hands-on policy making exercise where groups working on specific topics relevant to the regional seas are mentored by regional experts and policy makers to use the knowledge gained during the programme in a practical application of policy making and governance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-d9h52-36b24b2900533abb8b0abdb16b33a9d9\">\n.avia-section.av-d9h52-36b24b2900533abb8b0abdb16b33a9d9{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='courseadmission'  class='avia-section av-d9h52-36b24b2900533abb8b0abdb16b33a9d9 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3kq4su-66258bb8af39d2aa828cebb7d55c04de\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3kq4su-66258bb8af39d2aa828cebb7d55c04de{\npadding-bottom:35px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3kq4su-66258bb8af39d2aa828cebb7d55c04de .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3kq4su-66258bb8af39d2aa828cebb7d55c04de .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3kq4su-66258bb8af39d2aa828cebb7d55c04de .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3kq4su-66258bb8af39d2aa828cebb7d55c04de av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-44  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-cczdy-ae1235ea05c28f7cf563870d25460e25'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The training programme is specifically designed to benefit policy-makers, civil servants, mid-career professionals, educators, researchers and post graduate students, media professionals, civil society members, having coastal or marine related responsibilities, functions or interests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-36c8ie-20d558b7c4c61500ee2d57c3f827b8dc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Additional considerations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>preference will be given to candidates from developing countries of the regional seas;<\/li>\n<li>applicants from developed countries around the regional seas shall be considered if they have full funding or are registered at the University of Malta as postgraduate students;<\/li>\n<li>participants from other countries outside the region will also be considered on a case by case basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-33tjum-8759ac75392352065d30a6d5545ab6ed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Participants should preferably be between 20 and 40 years of age, and possess at least a first degree in a field relevant to marine affairs, governance, or science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5y9570u-7d0b1391a34f33c7b53c40eed00814c1\">\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-l5y9570u-7d0b1391a34f33c7b53c40eed00814c1{\npadding:3.75% 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post-entry-126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2qvfra-84e6588f503abb2841be6d680ebe9bdd\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2qvfra-84e6588f503abb2841be6d680ebe9bdd{\npadding-bottom:35px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2qvfra-84e6588f503abb2841be6d680ebe9bdd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2qvfra-84e6588f503abb2841be6d680ebe9bdd .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2qvfra-84e6588f503abb2841be6d680ebe9bdd .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2qvfra-84e6588f503abb2841be6d680ebe9bdd av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-50  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >COURSE FEES and LOGISTICS<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2lt9vy-bff0d2b4999440516e84308168b7b85b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A nominal course fee covering tuition and course materials, lodging in self-catering apartments, lunches and coffee breaks on the lecture days, and field trip expenses, will be charged to each accepted participant to cover full participation in the five-week programme in Malta.<\/p>\n<p>The course fee of \u20ac5500, covers registration to the full academic programme, local accommodation in self-catering apartments, lunches during the lecture days of the course, course delivery materials, all bench fees, use of university facilities, participation in field trips and the social programme organised as part of the course.<\/p>\n<p>Travel to and from Malta is not included in the course fee. All applicants need to pay for their own travel.<\/p>\n<p>All applications need to pay a penalty of \u20ac500 to the University of Malta if they leave the course before the termination date without any force majeure (e.g. personal or family health issues, outbreak of social turmoil or occurrence of natural catastrophe in their home country).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-8ocp2-f0cda95f377fbcf45537c208f4c03228 hr-default  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5xibpxp-a45059209c70ed67de2c4f763d23c0aa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Applicants who fulfil the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate in the course according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Preference will be given to participants who manage to secure full sponsorship for the course (i.e. covering course cost, meals and accommodation and flights); followed by participants who secure partial funding to cover flights, accommodation and meals OR the cost of the course delivery.<\/li>\n<li>In the case of participants who are not self-funded, preference will be given to individuals who are:\n<ol>\n<li>primarily from a developing Mediterranean or Eastern European country;<\/li>\n<li>mid-career professionals, educators, researchers and civil society participants who are currently engaged in coastal marine-related responsibilities, functions or interests;<\/li>\n<li>can show that their participation can bring benefits to their own countries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Finally, applicants who come from countries outside the target regions will be considered as long as the course gains from the exchange of experiences between participants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-23rlrq-a4cb03c876047647eff2097abb0bd3b7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The course will be held at the residence where the participants and visiting faculty will be accommodated. The residence is located centrally with good access to local amenities and the University of Malta.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-aoxcm-a611ac733fced3dd179a57b398421c3e hr-default  avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_horizontal_gallery  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l617d4kr-af96495f2c40b40aa35dcf2df1a8b361\">\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-l617d4kr-af96495f2c40b40aa35dcf2df1a8b361{\npadding:3.75% 0px;;\n}\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-l617d4kr-af96495f2c40b40aa35dcf2df1a8b361 .av-horizontal-gallery-inner{\npadding-bottom:25%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-horizontal-gallery av-l617d4kr-af96495f2c40b40aa35dcf2df1a8b361 av-horizontal-gallery-large-gap av-horizontal-gallery-enlarge-effect  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual 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