[Polina Sedova]

Hello Martina.
I spent two months in Barcelona doing my diploma and lived in Gracia. It used to be a small village but is now just a suburb of the city. However, it has managed to maintain its own charm. It has a beautiful village square with a church, small shops, local small restaurants and lots of outdoor tables. I spent amazing evenings there after school, sipping coffee, having a snack and going over everything we learned that day. Kids were out playing, couples were out walking and the older crowd were playing dominoes, cards or just loudly discussing life. I feel a little of that sitting around the Rotunda in Mosta. Your idea sounds amazing. Having somewhere to sit, relax and slow down and enjoy life is for me an important part of wellbeing and work / life balance.

[Polina Sedova]

Hi Nichole.
Happy to say I know where Naxxar is and have been there often. It’s got one of my favourite roads too. The big one that runs from the big church down towards PAMA. I love the big trees on either side, shady and so cool to stroll down.

In today’s interconnected globalized world and with broad terms like European we do tend to just merge into one and often lose a sense of cultural identity. So preserving, maintaining and treasuring culture, language and traditions is something I appreciate. I’ve certainly enjoyed some amazing Maltese food and love reading up on the history of Malta and its incredible mix of people who have called the island home.

[Polina Sedova]

Hello Michelle. Don’t think I’ve ventured that far south on the island yet! Maybe sometime soon.
I really like the fact you mention‘community’. I think this is so important and something that so many places have lost. Over the last year in Mosta, I’ve got to know my neighbours, locals who I see often at my ‘Costa in Mosta’ greet me and say hello. I can’t name many other places I’ve lived where that has happened.
I think getting communities involved in any kind of project like this is great. It’s an important part of citizenship and civic responsibility.
Love it!
Andy.

[Polina Sedova]

Hi Chris. I love the idea of pedestrian zones and streets for walking on instead of just very narrow or no pavements. This has been done in a few other European countries. Interesting though, when they tried it in Mosta just on a Sunday around the Dome, business people complained. Now it’s been cancelled.
Andy.

[Polina Sedova]

Hi Charles, thanks for sharing some great ideas from a construction perspective. I have really enjoyed my first full summer here, especially swimming in the sea. It is always so clear and cool. Everywhere, I’ve been swimming also seems to be very clean and not be as polluted as other places I’ve been to.
Andy.

[Polina Sedova]

Trees for Malta.

I have been very lucky to have had the opportunity to live and work in the tropics. Countries like Brunei have beautiful rain forests, Sri-Lanka is full of fruit trees, mango, papaya and banana, to name a few. Even Almaty in Kazakhstan although not tropical, has beautiful tree lined streets, boulevards and lovely parks. I love nature and open spaces.

I was surprised when I arrived in Malta, to see so few trees and was even more surprised to discover Malta has one of the least amount of green infrastructure, urban green space, and urban tree cover (European Environmental Agency, 2022). This is especially noticeable in cities like Valetta. However, the Maltese people are very aware of climate change and the environment, with 98% believing that environmental problems directly impact their daily lives (Lovin Malta, 2014).

I would love to start a programme, with volunteers who could donate indigenous trees, others who would be willing to plant them and to ensure they are watered and looked after. ‘Trees help prevent flooding, release oxygen, reduce pollution, and boost both health and mood. Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways’ (Harvard Health, 2024). I believe planting more trees in Valletta and Malta, would create more open spaces for families and people to slow down, relax and just stop for a while and enjoy nature. Additionally, it would help keep our island cool and cut down on air pollution.

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all

Please find the link for todays feedback sessions below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86956637223?pwd=8aAR5uc0rACbbypmD649ACIdSth9YE.1

Passcode: MBS

Best regards
Polina

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all

As agreed with your tutor, there will be an additional session on 26.09.2024 to cover all the material required. Please find the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87654008248?pwd=gy3b9tbpVox5FQPXDuzHhqKvsTL94T.1

Passcode: MBS

You can also find the link on the Module page.

Best regards
Polina

• This reply was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by Polina Sedova.

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all

Please find below the link for 3 replacement sessions next week (Tuesday 17th, Thursday 19th, and Tuesday 24th of September):

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342751018?pwd=9lKMMxihTrPQHboDIHNm1iE21oPS4A.1

Passcode: MBS

Best regards
Polina

• This reply was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by Polina Sedova.

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all

Your Thursday (12.09.24) session will be online with Annette Zammit as your tutor.

Please use the following link to access the session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342735279?pwd=VnF6dkNTb1EvYUV1aGhUMCs0OXo2QT09
Pass Code: MBS

Best regards
Polina

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all

Apologise for the double notice. As confirmed with your tutor, the Monday session (09.09.2024) will be online.

Please use the following link (the usual one you use to access your online sessions):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342735279?pwd=VnF6dkNTb1EvYUV1aGhUMCs0OXo2QT09
Pass Code: MBS

The session will include coaching practice. We kindly ask you to come prepared with topics that you can discuss during the coaching practice session.

Best regards
Polina

[Polina Sedova]

Good afternoon Kerrianne

Thanks for pointing this out to me. M 1.3 Managing People has a group presentation.

Best regards
Polina

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all,

I have just confirmed with the tutor that the next session will take place on Thursday 1st August. There won’t be a lesson on 30th of July.

Best regards
Polina

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all,

Since it was confirmed that the session will be held on 9th of July, here is the new Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89885347689?pwd=3KwIovM3auChqG9pgbOnENckNP14xj.1

Passcode: MBS

You can also find the link on the Module Page in Sessions.

Best regards
Polina

[Polina Sedova]

Dear all,

Please find the link for the abovementioned session below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83441225342?pwd=ObWHMeIl7No0um83ZtQTI5avPhzcy9.1

Passcode: MBS

Best regards
Polina

[Tutor]

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