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Upcoming events

Jun 17
Wednesday, 2026
Online event
Inside OPIT: Straight from the Students
17:00 to 18:00
Online

📅 June 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Join Levi Mandji and Watson Ndethi, two current OPIT students, for an honest conversation about what it's really like to study online while managing work and life. They'll share why they chose OPIT, what surprised them most, and how their experience has shaped their careers so far. Greta Maiocchi will then walk you through OPIT’s programs and upcoming intakes.

Jun 25
Thursday, 2026
Online event
Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks
17:00 to 18:00
Online

📅 June 25, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks

Free Live Webinar: Thursday, June 25th, 5:00–6:00 PM CEST

Ready to take your career and expertise to the next level? Join Prof. Lorenzo Livi and Catalina Dumitru for an exclusive session on OPIT’s Professional Doctorate in Applied AI. Learn what it takes to succeed, what to expect from the program, and how to make your application stand out.

What we’ll cover:

  • Why a Professional Doctorate? The strategic value of Applied AI in today's market.
  • Applied Research Tracks: Exploring key research directions and innovation areas at OPIT.
  • Project Proposals:** Real-world examples of what works and what to avoid.
  • Candidate Expectations: What we look for in our doctoral students.
  • Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by the program heads.

Speakers:

  • Prof. Lorenzo Livi – Associate Professor & Program Head, specializing in machine learning and complex dynamical systems.
  • Catalina Dumitru, PhD – Doctoral Program Manager, supporting candidates from onboarding to graduation.
Press coverage

MediaKey: OPIT and L45 Together Again for Media Relations and Leader Image

Source: MediaKey, published on February 27th, 2025 For the third consecutive year, Open Institute of Technology has entrusted Simone Guzzardi’s agency with the PR activities and management of the LinkedIn profile of the rector, former Minister Francesco Profumo OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, an EQF (European Qualification Framework) and MFHEA accredited university institution, confirms […]

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Times of Malta: Students from across the globe graduate in hybrid ceremony in Valletta

Source: Times of Malta, published on March 18th, 2025 OPIT held its first ever graduation ceremony earlier this month The Open Institute of Technology held its first-ever graduation ceremony in Valletta earlier this month, with students joining in person and virtually from across the globe. The hybrid ceremony marked the successful completion of the Master […]

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Sage: The ethics of AI: how to ensure your firm is fair and transparent

Source: Sage By Chris Torney Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to offer significant benefits and opportunities to businesses, from greater efficiency and productivity to transformational insights into customer behaviour and business performance. But it is vital that firms take into account a number of ethical considerations when incorporating this technology into […]

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Reuters: EFG Watch: DeepSeek poses deep questions about how AI will develop

Source: Reuters, Published on February 10th, 2025. By Mike Scott Summary DeepSeek challenges assumptions about AI market and raises new ESG and investment risks Efficiency gains significant – similar results being achieved with less computing power Disruption fuels doubts over Big Tech’s long-term AI leadership and market valuations China’s lean AI model also casts doubt […]

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EFMD Global: What students need to know in 2025

Source: EFMD Global, Published on January 30th, 2025. By Stephanie Mullins Technological advances, changes around equality and the importance of sustainable initiatives may characterise 2025 for some, but what do people studying in 2025 really need to know? We spoke to education experts from around the world to find out. From Germany’s Frankfurt School of […]