Educator · Policy Advocate · Activist

Democratising education through ethics, policy and activism.

I am an Ethics educator, policy advocate, and activist based in Malta. My work connects classroom practice with educational research, public policy, social justice, and youth participation.

Luke Fenech standing by the Maltese coast
Education as a public goodTeaching, inquiry and participation beyond the classroom.
100policy recommendations proposed in the Manifesto of Hope
3peer-reviewed academic publications
2026founded the youth activism group Żgħażagħ għall-Bidla

Areas of work

Classroom practice connected to public life.

Education should cultivate ethical judgement, critical thought, social responsibility and meaningful participation—not only economic utility.

Teaching and Education

Ethics, philosophy, dialogue and critical thinking at secondary level and across further educational settings.

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Research and Policy

Philosophy of education, education policy, civic education, social justice and the forces shaping educational systems.

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Activism and Engagement

Youth participation, educational advocacy, public dialogue, media contributions and collaborative projects.

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Featured work

Ideas translated into policy and participation.

Two current initiatives represent the central direction of my work: reforming education through democratic means and creating spaces for young people to shape public life.

Printed copy of Humanising the Maltese Education System: A Manifesto of Hope
Policy · 2025

Humanising Education: A Manifesto of Hope

A framework of 100 recommendations addressing educational purpose, educator agency and students as human beings.

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Members and participants of Żgħażagħ għall-Bidla at a youth activism event
Youth participation · 2026

Żgħażagħ għall-Bidla

An independent youth initiative creating spaces for dialogue, civic participation and practical proposals for change.

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Selected research

Education, philosophy and social justice.

Peer-reviewed work examining whiteness in Maltese education, multicultural narratives and philosophical inquiry in educational communities.

2024
The Representation of Whiteness in Malta and Maltese Education
Springer Handbook of Critical Whiteness · Luke Fenech
2023
From Aesthetics to Awakeness
Theology & Philosophy of Education · Luke Fenech
2023
The Pedagogical Role of Philosophy in a Community of Inquiry
Malta Review of Educational Research · Luke Fenech & Christian Colombo

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Luke Fenech presenting at the University of Malta

Media and speaking

Connecting educational ideas with public debate.

I contribute to television, radio, podcasts, conferences and public discussions on education, ethics, youth participation and social issues.

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Work with me.

For educational projects, research collaboration, policy dialogue, speaking engagements, media contributions or youth initiatives.

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