Edward Duca

Dr Edward Duca is a Science and Innovation Communication Lecturer at the University of Malta managing a Sci Comm office with a team of 10–20 staff and interns. He co-runs the science communication STEAM Summer School, is involved in several large EU funded projects, and has created and managed several science communication events through the NGO the Malta Chamber of Scientists. The largest activity being the national science and arts festival Science in the City attracting 6% of Malta’s population annually. Between 2020–2024 he was appointed as Rector’s Delegate for STEM Popularisation (Engagement), and an EUSEA board member. He is on Malta’s National STEM Engagement Working Group and a Malta Chamber of Scientists board member. His aim is to continue developing transdisciplinary research and activities to develop evidence for the effective communication of research that will encourage a scientifically aware society leading towards an informed democracy and active citizenship. He wants to embed a culture of public engagement and research that benefits society. He wants to empower people to improve their communities.