Prof John Schembri CGeog

Biography

Memo: John coordinates the Geography Division within the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta. He has a BA in Contemporary Mediterranean Studies and History from the University of Malta and an MA and a PhD in Geography both from the University of Durham. Creating links with British and other and other universities, helped him to work towards developing the Geography Department at the university, expanding its capacity and promoting the importance of the subject to attract more students. John's research and lecturing interest is in the population geography of walled towns in terms of demographic change, migration and housing, and coastal zone management in urban coastal areas integrating field studies to most courses. Walled Towns in Malta have become an important part of the undergraduate programme with students having the opportunity to undertake fieldwork experience. John has presented his research about the Maltese Islands and Mediterranean coasts in conferences and academic publications. John contributes regularly to the Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance of the International Ocean Institute. He is also active in the National Board of Examinations (MATSEC) in Malta and has maintained professional development through a number of meetings and seminars organised by the board.