Inter Insulas: Archives as Bridges Between Malta and Sicily | Full-day Symposium

Overview

The Notarial Archives Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming Malta-Sicily archival symposium.
Title: Inter Insulas: Archives as Bridges Between Malta and Sicily
Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Location: Aula Magna, University of Malta, Valletta Campus | Online (Zoom)

This one-day Malta-Sicily symposium marks the first formal collaboration between the Notarial Registers Archive in Valletta and the Archivio di Stato di Palermo. This is an important step towards fostering cross-border partnerships between Malta and Sicily, especially because both institutions share a commitment to preserving, studying, and promoting the cultural and documentary heritage of the islands.

Guest Speakers from Palermo & Other Experts

Thanks to the generous support of the HSBC Malta Foundation and The Alfred Mizzi Foundation, we are gladly welcoming a multi-disciplinary team from the Palermo State Archives:

• • Dr Francesca Di Pasquale (Archivist)
  • Dr Floriana Giallombardo (Communications Specialist)
  • Sophie Bonetti (Conservator)

Joining the panel are also Maltese and international professionals who have contributed to the study of Malta-Sicily connections across archival science, conservation, community engagement, and cultural history.

Participation & Tickets

The Malta–Sicily archival symposium will provide a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and dialogue. It will also foster new collaborative research ventures between the archival and heritage sectors of both islands. Moreover, the event is open to the general public, offering a rare glimpse into the rich archival holdings of Sicily and the historical, cultural and social ties that bind these neighbouring islands.

🎟️ Thanks to the support of our sponsors, tickets are discounted. They are selling at:

• • €15 for in-person participation (includes coffee break and light lunch)
  • €10 for online participation

Register here: https://forms.gle/pYhXkyWfMu9fQRP97
Payments can be made via bank transfer or BOV mobile banking. Bank details in registration form or here: https://nafmalta.org/donations/#bank_details
We suggest including “Symposium” in the payment note for easy tracking.

We are limiting in-person attendance, so reserve early and complete payment to secure your place.
The deadline for registration is 7 October 2025.

Let’s build bridges through archives!