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promotingksu
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f rom my previous
roles within SACES
both as treasurer and
president, I have always had a
personal preference towards
PR and finance. While every
role is important, I personally
believe that those two roles
are what fuels and drives the
organisation forward. They
work hand in hand, as having
a good corporate identity
would attract more sponsors
and sales of adverts while
having enough financial
backup would enable better
promotion and the quality of
the events themselves.
When I first started KSU a few
months ago, the leap from
a Faculty based organisation
to that of a student body
representing over 12,000
students came to quite a
shock for me. The work
started immediately and since
day one I have been doing my
best to keep up with all the
offices within KSU.
Promoting KSU’s work while
keeping up with my studies
and my personal freelance
work is without a doubt the
greatest challenge I have
come across throughout my
life. I think of quitting every
single day because at times
it becomes overwhelming,
however when ever I see a
successful event put together,
the satisfaction succeeds that
overwhelming feeling and I
immediately say it was worth
it.
This year I am working on
promoting KSU’s work in
diverse ways – apart from
keeping up with quality digital
artwork, printed media,
photography and videos;
keeping up with emails
and Facebook messages
which I receive and answer
daily; bringing on board a
Marketing Intern to help out
with adverts; keeping up with
frequently sharing events
online; frequently keeping
the website, Facebook users
and KSU App users up to date
with all that is going on within
KSU – this year I want to also
extend promotion beyond
our usual means. A few of the
ideas will become apparent in
the coming weeks, however I
wish to invite anyone with any
suggestions and ideas to send
me an email on
sean malliaPublic RelationsOfficer
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becKY camilleriVice President
JoHn gabarretta
Ksu eXecutiVe
Secretary General
2013/2014
andrea attardFinancial Officer
tHomas bugeJaPresident
sean malliaPublic RelationsOfficer
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InternationalOfficer
daniel Vella fondacaroEducationCoordinator
tHomas naudiInternationalCoordinator
malcolm zammitEducation Commissioner
luana VassalloSocial PolicyCoordinator
gaYle lYnn callusCulture & EntertainmentOfficer
tamara caligariSocial PolicyCommissioner
luKe azzopardiCulture & EntertainmentCoordinator
Yanica sant
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in the past months of our
2013/14 term, our work as
a team has focused on
continuing the work and
initiatives done in previous
years, whilst always focusing
on improving the council’s
operations, extending its reach
and keeping students at its
core. KSU’s work this year has
taken a number of directions,
aimed at increasing both KSU’s
reach and relevance in student
life.
KSU’S relationS with the
UniverSity of Malta
In the past months, we have
continued to foster the
working relationship that the
council has with the University
of Malta, since we believe
that good faith, good will
and constructive criticism
goes a long way in making
a difference on our campus.
Throughout the past weeks,
KSU has strengthened
its position within Student
House, cooperated fully with
the UoM on initiatives such
as Discover University and
Christmas on Campus, as
well as fostered dialogue and
discussions which have lead to
tangible improvements
which shall be announced in
the coming weeks.
KSU and Sixth forM
StUdentS
As the representative council
of all University of Malta
students, KSU also represents
the sixth form students
studying at Junior College.
However, KSU does not cover
the other private or public
sixth forms such as Giovanni
Curmi Higher Secondary, De
La Salle College Sixth Form,
St. Aloysius College Sixth
Form and St. Martins College
Sixth Form. Nonetheless, it is
a fact, that the great majority
of students from these other
institutions eventually move
on to join us at the University
of Malta. In this regard, KSU
has embarked on a number
of Sixth Form Visits, were
KSU executive members had
the chance to show these
students, the workings of the
council and its relevance,
whilst meeting them in person
and answering questions
tHomas bugeJaPresident
driving ksuforward
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driving ksuforward
related to the UoM in general.
Following these meetings, KSU
is also keeping in contact with
a number of student councils
from these institutions with the
aim of creating a network of
student councils, which share
ideas and good practices,
whilst continuing to promote
healthy student activism.
KSU’S expanding horizonS
- SportS and CUltUre
KSU this year has also been
focusing on areas which might
have been given less of a
priority in recent years. When
it comes to Sports, KSU has
been spearheading a number
of initiatives aimed at bringing
students closer to the sports
both on and off campus. This
is evidenced by collaborations
with the MFA and the South
End Core group which has
seen the KSU office turn into a
ticket outlet for both football
and rugby matches. This has
lead to very encouraging
results with a number of KSU
collaborations with other
student organizations taking
a substantial number of UoM
students to the stadiums and
at a reduced student price.
In the case of culture, KSU
has also been making inroads
in this area, with a number of
collaborations with the V.18
organization, with talks leading
to an eventual formalized
understanding between V.18
and KSU.
KSU aS the relevant voiCe
of MalteSe StUdentS
Throughout this term, KSU has
also shifted its focus on social
policy and national issues of
importance to ensure that a
democratic student position
is issued to the media and
the general public. KSU has
issued a number of positions
which include a stance in
favour of the Spring Hunting
Referendum, a post budget
reaction asking for clarification
on a number of student
issues and a statement of
concern over the Individual
Investor Programme scheme.
This allows KSU to remain at
the forefront, as a relevant
student voice in our society,
safeguarding student rights
and playing an active role in
our society.
This is only a few of the
initiatives partaken this year
by KSU make sure you keep
following us on our social
media pages and on campus
for any updates on the above-
mentioned initiatives.
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Bring On
2014
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l et us consider the
question: ‘What is
the end goal of each
University student?’. Well, this
can’t be too difficult to answer,
can it? Obvious answer,
one might say: ‘To fulfil the
respective course and achieve
the hardly-earned certificate’.
While it is true that the goal
of the student is to ultimately
earn the degree/diploma in
the respective profession and
field of study, one must not
overlook the path leading
to achieving the award. I am
saying this because a student
can achieve his/her goals
whilst achieving other things
through University life, which
will eventually enhance the
achievement. This is the
reward of an active student
life!
Finally, after an effortful four
years, I shall be graduating
in December, and therefore
achieving my intended goal.
However, I can say that I will
be and am taking much more
from my University experience
other than the Engineering
Degree. Together with reading
for a degree, I always made
sure to maintain an active role
in the student society. From
my first year at University,
I contributed in student
organisations and also kept an
active role within my faculty.
My time in UESA provided
me with various engaging
and challenging experiences.
I also had the privilege to
serve my fellow engineering
colleagues as a Faculty student
representative.
malcolm zammitEducationCommissioner
acHieVing Your goals
Wisely
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Now, I am fulfilling this
student activism experience
through my role of Education
Commissioner in KSU.
Our work in KSU is also about
goals. Our constant goal is
that of representing students
and safeguarding their rights.
Another critical goal is that of
working towards improved
quality in education. That
sums up the relevance of
the Education Office; where
we have been engaged in
delivering recommendations
on youth employability and the
promotion of work experience
during academic formation
at University. The office is
also contributing to the
renegotiation of the academics
collective agreement by
suggesting improvements
for the student’s educational
experience at university. This
work does not arise solely
from the two members of
the office but is part of a
much wider loop. Student
representatives contribute to
the work of the office through
an active participation in the
Education Commission (KE).
This collective effort increases
the possibility of achieving
further goals.
Being part of the students’
council is my epitome
of service to the student
body. The experience is
quite demanding, as are
all experiences in student
activism. I have given much
of my time and energy – but
I have taken much more in
return! These experiences did
not hinder me from achieving
my student goal, but helped
to achieve them in a more
fulfilling manner. This is my
suggestion to you, dear fellow
student: ‘Think wisely – and
make the best out of your
University years!
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t he KSU Executive
Board was elected
by the students, and
therefore serves the students
from beginning to end. I
believe that KSU is a service
and a learning experience in
itself.
As Education Coordinator
one of my roles is to handle
feedback and complaints
regarding student education
and education policy. This
helps me to identify the various
problems that students from
different faculties and institutes
face, and this serves to
sharpen our plan of action for
future cases.
In the past months the KSU
Education Office has been
meeting up with the Library
administration to discuss
relevant matters so that
together we would help
the students to study in a
better and more efficient
environment.
This past month I also sat on
the graduation speeches
selection board to choose the
graduation speeches for this
year’s graduation ceremonies.
Apart from the events,
complaints and campaigns,
the Education Office organises
the KE (Commission of
Education) Meetings and
Education Officers’ Meetings.
I am responsible for recording
the attendance and writing the
minutes for the KE meetings,
where student representatives
representing various faculties
and institutes meet up to
discuss education policy. The
student representative
elections were held in
November 2013. The
Education Officers’ Meetings
serve as a channel between
the student representatives,
the student organisations and
the KSU Education Office.
I am also serving as a KSU
representative on the SMGB
(Student Maintenance
Grant Board) within the
Ministry of Education and
Employment to discuss
financial issues regarding the
students.
educationOffice
Education Coordinator
daniel Vella fondacaro
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JoHn gabarettaSecretary General
raditionally, many
students usually
treat their education
as a means to an end and
have never really thought of
moulding it as they really wish.
But if there’s anything that
University enables you to do
it’s this – speak up!
This is exactly what KSU is all
about - the empowerment
of students into actually
playing an active role in their
education, rather than them
being the passive recipients
of textbook knowledge. KSU
supports a framework of
students who actively provide
feedback and consultation
about proposed changes in
the way University works and
help make proposed changes
student-centred.
Frankly, this is what I think
is the best aspect of tertiary
education – the ability of
students to engage in fruitful
discussion on how they are
taught with the individuals
who teach them. It is this
culture of mutual feedback -
where each party is respected
as being a key stakeholder
- that is the foundation of a
University that can grow.
Being in KSU really gives you a
good perspective on how alive
this scene of dialogue is. This
is what really helps us achieve
our goals and objectives, and
what helps create a better
understanding of where our
education needs to go. So next
time, whenever you get the
chance, just speak up – we’re
here to listen!
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t his year has been
quite the eye-
opener. I’ve always
occupied much of my time
with theatre, as I’ve always
felt the need for a creative
outlet in my life. Every play
was a new accomplishment.
Learning about new theatre
styles made me excited to
learn about all the other
things I had yet to discover
about the art form. Never
did it occur to me however,
that I could receive the
same satisfaction from
being involved in a student
organization. The opportunity
seemed terrifying at first, but
after only a couple of months
I was equipped with a new
set of valuable skills ranging
from office administrative
work to marketing and drafting
contracts which I would not
have acquired had I not gotten
involved with KSU.
Sometimes the best and
only way to discover your
strengths and/or limits is by
throwing yourself in the deep
end, and challenging yourself.
Unfortunately, nothing has
ever been accomplished
by simply staying in one’s
comfort zone, chilling at home
catching up on series – if only
! Trying to balance everything
definitely isn’t easy but it can
be extremely rewarding. This
is a particularly busy time for
KSU, so a number of projects
are under way.
Recently, Sean and I held
interviews with applicants
for the KSU marketing intern
position. A decision made in
order to boost KSU’s sales in
advertising. In addition to this
I’ve been securing sponsors for
events, whilst also overseeing
the activities of all the
executive members. KSU has
also been trying to reach new
markets by collaborating with
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jewellers. You’re all familiar
with the cliché’s ‘life is short’
and ‘enjoy the moment’ , and if
I had to give anyone a word of
advice at University it would be
to do just that. The thing about
cliché’s is they tend to be
true. Take this time to try new
things, make a few mistakes.
It’s still acceptable because
we’re students, but work life
is just around the corner. So
make the most of this time,
and do what YOU want to do.
becKYcamilleriVicePresident
dO iTnow
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dO iTnow
the KSU Executive
is continuously on
the go to ensure a
better way of life for students
frequenting the University of
Malta.
My role within KSU is to act as
a watchdog over all aspects
of financial management,
working closely with the
Admin. Secretary Lucianne
Caruana and President
Thomas Bugeja to safeguard
and sustain the council’s
finances.
In summary, the main
responsibilities the Financial
Officer deals with are:
• General Financial
oversight
• Funding, fundraising and
sales
• Financial Planning and
budgeting
• Banking, book keeping
and updating of records
• Updating of internal
procedures of Control
• Control of Fixed Assets
and stock
It is typically good practice in
finance to set up sub-groups
to manage and oversee certain
areas within this aspect. This
year an Accounting sub-
committee was set up in the
beginning of the term. Mr.
Kersten Mallia and Mr. Ryan
Farrugia both Accountancy
students worked hand in hand
with KSU to review and update
the Fixed Assets Register.
Their role in this committee
included research, review and
updating of KSU’s assets list in
accordance with International
Accounting Standards.
Thanks to their hard work and
dedication, KSU now has an
updated record of the list of
assets within its possession.
The trading motto of every
financial Officer is to expect
the Executive members to do
More with Less – and even
though this creates many
internal debates, I must say
that I am extremely proud to
have the Administrative Team
and Offices working together
and in line with the budgets
prepared in order to reduce
unnecessary costs. Last but
not least, KSU is always trying
to improve its financial and
accounting procedures in
order to ensure transparency.
andrea attardFinancialOfficer
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c hristmas time has
arrived and looking
back I realized that
it has already been six months
since our term in KSU has
started. Up till now it has felt
like a roller coaster ride with all
the excitement, adventure and
also the ups and downs.
Being in KSU requires a lot of
hard work and commitment
however when you then see
the end result you realize that
all in all it was all worth it. All
the events, whether they are
educational, informative,
cultural or entertaining, are
organized for the benefit of
and to make students’ life at
University a more enriched
one.
My role within KSU is that of a
coordinator within the Social
Policy office. Some might ask
what the KPS office really does
and what its purpose is. Well
to give a brief overview, KPS
meetings are held every month
where representatives from
student organizations discuss
current issues and draft
policies. Moreover, seminars,
discussions and debates are
organized throughout the year
so that students are given the
opportunity to learn and
inform themselves more about
certain topics, whilst also
giving the chance to students
to voice their opinion.
On another note, the
Social policy office has also
organized The KSU Careers’
Convention where companies
from different employment
sectors spent 3 days on
Campus in order to recruit
university students, therefore
providing the students with
the opportunity to meet their
future employers. Besides
these past events, other
initiatives lie within the pipeline
which include Organizations’
Days, Health Campaign and
a Debate Society amongst
others.
Being an active student myself
in student organizations, I
encourage all students to get
involved and make the most
out of your years at University
and not only by excelling
academically but even more
so by building your own
personality and exploring new
heights.
luana VassalloSocial Policy Coordinator
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BeinginVolVed
b eing active within
Sixth Form and
University is what
has enhanced my educational
experience these past 5 years
and looking back I do not
regret any part of it!
I started this journey at
St.Aloysius College where I
was a member of the crew
for all four Soirées and SAC
Fests in my two years at the
college. My participation in
the first Soirée taught me
the importance of involving
yourself in order to gain
experiences which you cannot
learn anywhere else. On
entering University, I wanted
to enhance this experience
and I promptly joined the ICT
Student Association (ICTSA).
I started as a sub-committee
member and made my way
to the role of President which
I held for almost 2 years.
Last year I decided to take
part in the KSU Students Fest
as a crew member for the
first time and I immediately
regretted not having taken part
in the previous years! These
experiences eventually led me
to where I am today – part of
the KSU executive in the role
of Social Policy Commissioner.
The position I hold now entails
a lot of work – much more
than I expected to have initially
but I am up for the challenge
and will continue to strive
to do my best and hopefully
this will reflect in my results.
Despite the amount of time
and work it takes to involve
oneself in such activities, I
always encourage friends
and any students I meet to
go ahead and take part in
anything that interests you as it
is what makes University life so
much more rewarding.
Social Policy Commissioner
tamara caligari
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structuralcHAnges
Culture andEntertainmentOfficer
gaYle lYnncallus
the Three Big Changes
in the Structure
ofthe Culture &
Entertainment Office.
The first thing I wanted to do
was to change the internal
structure of the culture office
and the way it works in order
to incorporate some of the
new ideas I had been working
on for quite some time. I
made three big changes, the
first being the introduction
of the Organisations’ Forum,
the creation of an Events
Team, and the founding of the
culture sub-committee. I felt
that it was time that KSU, being
a student’s council, should
take a more inclusive approach
in the running and organizing
of events on campus. This is
the main reason as to why
I implemented the above
mentioned changes. These
changes have proven to
be quite successful and
organisations have started to
work together, forming bonds
and networks which have
led to an improvement in the
quality of events.
This year’s Campus Fest had
a circus oriented theme. With
over 100 helpers we were
able to make the event a great
success, and one of the best
so far.
Another two successful events
organized in collaboration
with MUSC, ESN, and also
TDM2000 were the football
and rugby matches.
This served to promote and
instill a sports culture in Malta.
At the time of writing this I
am currently working on the
finishing touches for this year’s
Graduation Ball – The KSU
Great Gradball, the theme of
which is influenced by “The
Great Gatsby”. Another project
which is in the works is that of
the KSU Charity Event which
will take place in December
and will include help from
many of the University’s
organisations.
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l ike all other University
students, I like to
have fun. More than
anything, I have made it my
primary objective as a KSU
executive member to work on
tearing down the wall between
students and KSU as well as to
dissolve any fences brought
about by the outlandish
disputes between the political
organizations on campus.
Furthermore, I believe having
fun with everything I do at
the office helps to make
KSU a more approachable
organization, one heavily
dependent on culture &
entertainment and one which
this year is putting more
emphasis than ever on it’s
aesthetic and the national
culture scene.
I guess it’s very valuable
for KSU to have a Gozitan
member and one who is an
arts student. In ticking both
boxes and because of my
background as a designer,
I’m working with the PRO
on the direction of visuals
and aesthetics for KSU
Culture & Entertainment
events (including the newly
re-branded The KSU Great
GradBall) and with the vice-
president on securing links
between KSU and major
cultural organizations on
campus.
Up next I’ll be working solely
on a gallery space on campus
hosting culture internships
for all UoM students. It seems
that in the past, our office
was just about throwing big
parties and big events. Now,
it’s about throwing even bigger
parties, but more importantly,
about safeguarding culture on
campus, about pushing the
arts and about encouraging
organizations and students to
push forward their ideas and to
work with KSU.
luKe azzopardiCulture andEntertainmentCoordinator
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to enjoy University
life is imperative.
Too many times
have I heard older people
telling me to make the most
of my University life - and that
is exactly what I have been
doing. The number one advice
I can give is to be as active as
possible - not to be afraid to
take risks.
In my first year I joined AIESEC,
a student organisation I knew
nothing about and no one in
it - as well as travel to London
on a Business Trip with ASCS,
the Association of Students
in Commercial Studies, of
which I eventually became
Vice President for a year.
Getting invited to represent
all students and being part of
KSU was the greatest honour
I could hope for. I know it’s
cliché to say, but University
really is the time when you
discover who you really are
and what you are made of!
The only way you can truly
come to understand the
essence of who you are is
by pushing and challenging
yourself in all sorts of ways.
The way I challenge myself is
by keeping as busy as possible.
Throughout the past 4 years
in University, I have always
been involved with a student
organisation, I have always
played football with a team
(training for 2 hours every
single day), I have worked
several small jobs on a shift
basis and I have travelled as
much as I possibly could.
Notwithstanding all this I have
always had ample time for
studies, social life and family.
The way I did this was through
effective time management
and planning. Some advice
that has helped me is to get a
good night’s sleep, as the Dalai
Lama said - “Sleep is the best
meditation”.
tHomas naudiInternationalCoordinator
maKe tHe MOsT Of iT
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ibelieve that the KSU
international office is
what you make of it. This
office worked extremely hard
last year to raise the bar and
it is our duty to raise it even
further.
Personally I focus on the
international dynamics of KSU,
that is KSU’s representation
within the European Students
Union (ESU) and MedNet
(Mediterranean Network of
Student Unions). I was very
recently elected to MedNet in
the role of financial secretary.
Being on the MedNet board
allows me to better represent
University of Malta students
internationally. Admittedly
being so involved does take up
a lot of my time however I fully
believe in making the most of
my University experience.
We are lucky enough to be
part of a University which
houses over 50 student
organisations which you can
be part of, not to mention
the large number of activities
which KSU organises including
Students Fest and Students
Exchanges which we more
than encourage you to join.
This invitation is also extended
to all international students
studying at our University.
I would like to take this
opportunity to remind the
readers that we only spend a
few years at University and it
would be a pity if we were to
regard University as simply a
stepping stone to our career,
and not a destination in itself.
Enjoy being a student, it
doesn’t last very long!
Yanica santInternationalOfficer
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