Ilkoll Flimkien għal Universita Aħjar - Pulse for KSU '18

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

OUR MESSAGE

Pulse has always strived to engage and listen to the student body for a positive and united future.

Over the past two years, the organisation has undergone a positive process of restructuring within its University agenda and this year we are proud to be presenting a tangible, forward-looking vision for our University which will aim to better each and every individual experience on campus.

We are presenting an outstanding team of students who are determined to put you at the forefront of their responsibilities.

Ilkoll Flimkien għal Università aħjar.

PULSE PRESIDENT

johnluke ellul

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PRESIDENT

SECRETARY GENERAL

jean claude scicluna

matthew scicluna

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

kyle mangani

thomas camilleri

VICE-PRESIDENT

carly zarb

INTERNATIONAL

mireille farrugia

PUBLIC RELATIONS

claudia mercieca

SOCIAL POLICY

EDUCATION

joanna incorvaja

christoph caruana

FINANCIAL

cressida galea

INTERNATIONAL

nathan gatt

CAR PARK 6 OPTIMISATION PROJECT

1. Pulse in KSU will implement a Parking Optimisation Project which shall increase the number of parking spaces within Car Park 6.

The project shall focus on an efficient maximisation of the current car parking space around the University of Malta. Architectural studies show how acute angle parking spaces and one-way carriage-ways ensure a more efficient utilisation of the available area.

Current projections1 of the optimisation of Car Park 6 West will increase parking spaces in this area by 11%. Upon the successful redesign of Car Park 6 West, Pulse in KSU shall continue with the optimisation of the entirety of Car Park 6 to ensure that more car park spaces are created for students within the University of Malta.

1 Projections are fully compliant with Ernst & Peter Neufert, “Architects' Data� (4th edition, Wiley Blackwell, 2012.)

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A NEW PARKING & TRANSPORT FRAMEWORK

2.

Pulse in KSU will lobby with governmental

and

Pulse in KSU will introduce a

local

Minivan Shuttle Service which

relevant

shall operate during peak hours to

authorities,

councils

5.

stakeholders for the introduction

and

of

parking areas situated in the

a

bridge

over

Birkirkara

Bypass, one which should include

from

alternative

student

vicinity of University.

lighting, surveillance and proper maintenance

thus

increasing

safety and accessibility.

Preliminary

studies

identified

alternative student parking areas in the localities of: Swatar, San

3.

Pulse

in

discussions

KSU with

shall

initiate

government

counterparts and Transport Malta to

explore

extending

the the

Ä wann and Msida.

possibility free

of

6. Pulse in KSU shall discuss with concerned

governmental

public

authorities in order to extend the

transport scheme to University of

current Park and Ride service to

Malta students.

the University of Malta whilst also collaborating with Nextbike to

4. Pulse in KSU will further lobby to

introduce stations at each hub.

maintain the subway used to

The service shall be offered to

cross from Msida to University

students

and

vice-versa

by

installing

and

staff

and

will

operate from already established

cameras and taking necessary

Park

flood prevention measures.

around Malta.

and

Ride

hubs

located

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A MORE VIBRANT UNIVERSITY

7.

Pulse in KSU will push for a deal

12. Pulse in KSU shall initiate talks

consisting of sponsored electives

with

and conferences overseas aimed

administration in order to pursue

at University of Malta medical

a higher availability of mentors

students.

for nursing students within the

the

Mater

Dei

hospital

University of Malta.

8.

Pulse in KSU will seek to introduce student subsidies in relation to the usage of electrical bikes.

13. Pulse in KSU shall immediately hold a series of meetings with the Foundation of Medical Services in to

seek

a

first-ever motorbike rain shelter

consistent

road

map

to be used by University students.

implementation of infrastructural

9. Pulse in KSU shall create the

order

clear

and

for

the

projects relating to Mount Carmel 10. Pulse in KSU pledges to preserve

and the New Outpatients.

the initative to plant one tree for every

50

collected

parking from

the

permits KSU

administration.

14. Pulse

in

KSU

shall

initiate

consultations on the electoral system in order to gauge student opinion abour the current KSU

11. Pulse in KSU shall assert its

electoral process.

support to Medical and Health Sciences students and endeavour

15. Pulse in KSU, hand in hand with

to protect and promote their

the

concerns at Government level

administration, will embark on a

within the Steward Deal.

comprehensive and sustainable

University

‘Quadrangle

of

Malta

Regeneration

Project.’

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PROMOTING TALENT & DIVERSITY

16. Pulse in KSU shall sustain the

19. Pulse in KSU will aim to prioritise

subsidisation of the motorbike

theatre,

lessons scheme to provide fully

hosting “Lejla Uni” which shall

subsidised motorbike lessons in a

hold at its core the celebration of

bid to further reduce car density

talent within the University of

from the University Campus.

Malta and provide a platform for the

17. Pulse in KSU will collaborate with Air Malta

culture

and

performing

arts

arts

by

and

exhibition of projects.

plc. by investing in

flights for students within the

20. Pulse in KSU will collaborate with

Faculty of Arts to visit a country

the Għaqda Studenti tal-Malti to

pertinent

host

to

their

academic

an

“Ikteb

Novella”

background in order to expand

competition

their knowledge and experience

within the University of Malta will

in their area of studies.

be given an opportunity to write a

where

students

short novel. KSU will then publish 18. Pulse in KSU shall further assist Psychology students by;

the winning novel and make it available for public distribution.

and

21. Pulse in KSU will institute and

internships for a more hands-on

publish a University-wide year

experience.

book which shall feature, among

-

-

Supporting

Lobbying

placements

to

increase

the

other publications, all final year

frequency that the Psychology

students within their respective

masters is offered from once

course. The year book shall be

every two years to once a year.

issued by KSU and made available to

all

students

within

the

University of Malta.

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ACCESSIBILITY & RECOGNITION

22. Pulse in KSU shall strengthen its

25. Pulse in KSU shall partner with

partnership with NextBike and

NGOs to organise a voluntary

offer subsidised bicycle rentals in

work experience abroad which

an effort to encourage cycling to

shall be exclusively available to

University.

University students.

This scheme will give particular

26. Pulse in KSU will liaise with the

attention to students situated

Parliamentary

Secretary

within a 5km radius (San Ġwann,

Youths,

and

Birkirkara,

Organisations with the pursuit of

Sliema)

of

the

University of Malta.

Sports

granting the University of Malta Racing

23. Pulse

in

student during

KSU

prioritize

shall

organisations’ Freshers’

for

Voluntary

Week

stalls

(UoMR)

a

special

allocation of the national race track once the project is finalised.

and

ensure that proper space, location

27. Pulse in KSU will seek to improve

and support are given to student

wheelchair and visually-impaired

organisations

accessibility within the University

for

increased

exposure and inclusivity.

of Malta Campus.

24. Pulse in KSU shall reintroduce the KSU

Live-In

for

students

attending the University of Malta.

28. Pulse in KSU will work hand in hand with the Access Disability Support University

Unit

so

Campus

that

the

becomes

more autism-friendly.

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GOZO

29. Pulse in KSU will uphold free means of transport exclusive to Gozitan students to and from ÄŠirkewwa

every

Friday

and

Sunday evening.

30. Pulse in KSU together with GUG shall lobby to harmonize the X1 bus schedule with the Gozo ferry schedule

and

possibility

of

explore making

the

luggage

compartments available on the same route.

31. Pulse in KSU shall work to further realise

the

right to

students

of

Gozitan

submit

their

respective assignments at the University of Malta Gozo Campus.

Consequently, Gozitan students will only be required to submit an online

presentation

of

their

assignment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

claudia mercieca

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ACCOUNTABILITY

32. Pulse in KSU shall offer a payment package to interested students in order

for

opportunity

them

to

to

have

create

the

KSU’s

branding for the scholastic term, rather than solely depending on branding

from

third-party

marketing houses.

33. Pulse in KSU will further recognise the ingenuity achieved by the University

of

Malta

Racing

(UoMR) by extending its support in funding and promotion.

34. Pulse in KSU will provide students with a 24/7 silent study area available

throughout

the

academic year.

35. Pulse in KSU shall work to enforce the study week and stop the disruptive scheduling of lectures during this period.

FINANCIAL OFFICER

cressida galea

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SOCIAL POLICY & AWARENESS

36. Pulse in KSU will team up with the

39. Pulse in KSU shall ensure that a

Malta Road Safety Council to fit

shared

the

around

created during the first Admin

low

lying

ringroad

wall

with

Google

Calendar

is

specialised

Forum so that each organisation

rubbering in order to protect

will find it easier to schedule

students’ parked vehicles from

events, collaborations, campaigns

suffering

and activities.

unintended

damage

when parking their vehicles.

40. Pulse in KSU shall host a Sex 37. Pulse in KSU will assist student

Education Awareness Campaign

providing

in order to raise awareness about

organisations

by

logistics, support and manpower

often

so that any student organisation

misconceptions on the subject.

unspoken

truths

and

can promote a cause it believes in.

41. Pulse in KSU will host a Mental 38. Pulse in KSU will Blockchain

focus

initialise a

Health Awareness Campaign in

group

order to bring into the public

constituted by relevant parties,

sphere

central

organisations and stakeholders.

mental

health,

The focus group’s mission shall be

normalise

the

accordingly.

adaptation

of

Blockchain

them

issues in

a

and

about bid

to

educate

technology to the University of Malta and to host a University of Malta

conference

group which will be structured to

encapusulating subjects such as

target the University of Malta’s

voting,

applications,

teaching facilities whereby the

collection,

current state of said facilities will

parking

Blockchain

42. Pulse in KSU will initiate a focus

freshers permit

organisation

collaborations,

be addressed accordingly.

payments and administration.

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AN EFFICIENT & SECURE CAMPUS

43. Pulse in KSU, in perpetuation of

46. Pulse in KSU shall endeavor to

the KSU carpooling project, shall

provide

institute a car pooling incentive

students within the University of

paid

scheme which shall award points

Malta

to student and staff car poolers.

experience

The points shall be distributed

profession at first hand.

in

placements

order

for

them

their

for to

chosen

depending on the frequency of the individual’s car pooling. Every

47. Pulse in KSU will continue forward

semester, marked awards shall be

a series of post-secondary school

given to the person accumulating

visits in order to introduce the

the most points.

University of Malta to aspiring undergraduates. The project will

44. Pulse in KSU will monitor the final

be available for all students of the

stages of implementation of the

University of Malta to participate

Gozo fast ferry to ensure that the

in;

docking point in Malta is close to

organisations.

especially

student

Customs Department to ensure easy access to Barrakka Lift &

48. Pulse

in

KSU

shall

enhance

security at the University of Malta

Malta Public Transport Hub.

Library through reliable security 45. Pulse in KSU shall work with the

cameras.

University of Malta administration Home

49. Pulse in KSU will install and

Economics students with a viable

maintain space efficient lockers

alternative to carry out their

to be made available to students

placement practice.

of the University of Malta.

in

order

to

provide

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INTERNATIONAL

50. Pulse in KSU will assert its support for and stand with University of Malta Engineering students and their representations concerning issues

pertinent

to

their

profession, career and practice.

51. Pulse in KSU shall revive its Skydiving organise

experience the

activity

and for

interested, thrill-seeking students within the University of Malta.

52. Pulse in KSU will host a New Year’s Eve experience abroad for a

select

number

of

students

wanting to start the new year in an exciting foreign country.

53. Pulse in KSU will organise a University Skiing Trip with KSU’s objective

being

to

immerse

students

within

an

exclusive

sport.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICER

nathan gatt

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MORE OPPORTUNITIES

54. Pulse in KSU intends to organise a Mountain Trekking experience in Europe which shall be available to University students expressing an interest in the environment and outdoor activities.

55. Pulse in KSU shall look to initiate a process to create an ‘Erasmus Portal’ which will be poised to make the Erasmus application and selection process markedly easier for students to benefit from.

The minimum standard targets for the project shall be to: - Ensure that all students are offered an Erasmus opportunity at least once during their studies.

- Ensure Erasmus applications are made more user friendly.

- Include the Erasmus Portal in the KSU website for easy access.

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR

mireille farrugia

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ENTERTAINMENT

56. Pulse in KSU shall vehemetly lobby

with

the

concerned

governmental institutions so as to achieve a fiscal compensation which better reflects the costs for supplies

accumulated

by

students, within any concerned Faculty area.

57. Pulse in KSU will revive the ‘Christmas during

the

Market

on

festive

Quad’ season.

Students of the University of Malta shall be given stall priority to contribute and promote their work and products at the market.

58. Pulse in KSU intends to organise quiz and movie nights once a month. The theme of the events shall be directly tied to current and past pop-culture with its aim to enhance cultural intelligence within the University of Malta.

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT OFFICER

kyle mangani

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CULTURE

59. Pulse in KSU shall host a LAN party for all students passionate about online computer gaming.

60. Pulse in KSU will partner with MUSC

to

organise

inter-organisations

an

football

league.

61. Pulse in KSU will partner with student

law

organisations

to

institute a system where students reading Law at the University of Malta will be offered practical opportunities

with

Maltese

practitioners within a structured and educative environment, in a bid to make the Law course more practical.

62. Pulse in KSU will partner with student

law

further importance

organisations

emphasise of

the

to the

Maltese

language within the profession.

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR

thomas ‘masu’ camilleri

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HEALTH & SPORTS

63. Pulse in KSU will enter into talks

66. Pulse in KSU will initiate talks with

with the University of Malta and

the Malta Rowing Association

the Institute for P.E. and Sport to

and UoM Rowing Club to assist in

explore the possibility of having

buying a Regatta Boat.

the UoM Futsal Team training in the redeveloped sports pavilion.

67. Pulse

in

KSU

will

launch

a

University-wide campaign on the 64. Pulse in KSU shall closely monitor the

University

benefit of sport and physical

Sports

activity participation on reducing

Regeneration Project and ensures

stress and improving academic

that it remains freely accessible

performance.

to all students whilst promoting the possibility of an underground

68. Pulse in KSU will support and work with all the stakeholders

car park.

involved 65. Pulse

in

student

KSU

shall

athlete

in

implementing

the

progress

UoM’s Strategy for Sport and

interests

Physical Activity 2016-2021.

regarding: 69. Pulse in KSU will organise one - Rescheduling of exams during

event per semester to promote

competitions.

social inclusion through sport.

-

Academic

time-tables

and

training times.

70. Pulse in KSU is committed to

- Credit support programs which

celebrate every national feast

would recognise student athletic

that falls during the scholastic

efforts through the awarding of

year with a sporting event.

ECTS credits.

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JUNIOR COLLEGE

& POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

71. Pulse in KSU will keep close

75. Pulse in KSU will allocate a six

contact with all post-secondary

thousand euro (â‚Ź6,000) KSJC

schools

fund,

to

transition

ensure for

a

smooth

students

upon

entering the University of Malta.

structured

the

educational and academic benefit of students within the Junior College

72. Pulse in KSU intends to extend

for

with

special

consideration to Junior College

the KSU student discount card to

organisations

students

the Manga Club, the JC Orchestra

studying

within

the

Junior College.

namely;

Chrisco,

and the JC Theatre Group. its

76. Pulse in KSU shall immediately

commitment to strengthen Wi-Fi

reinforce KSJC in its ongoing

connectivity around the Junior

efforts to introduce the subjects

College Campus.

of Legal Studies and European

73. Pulse

in

KSU

emphasises

Studies at Intermediate Level and 74. Pulse in KSU will make it a priority

the introduction of Psychology

to consult and communicate with

and Physical Education at an

students within the Junior College

Advanced level.

at least once every quarter in order to ensure a strong and

77. Pulse in KSU shall commit itself to

committed line of communication

host the continuation of the KSU

between

Organisations

institutions.

the

two

sister

Fair

within

the

Junior College.

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AN INCLUSIVE UNIVERSITY

78. Pulse in KSU will work with the

84. Pulse

in

KSU

University of Malta administration

discussions

to establish the first-ever official

upcoming

‘KSU Outdoor Study Area’.

supported

will

pertaining MEP by

initiate to

the

elections

a

respective

in-depth information campaign.

79. Pulse in KSU shall introduce the first-ever End of Exams Boat Party.

85. Pulse in KSU will aim to install the first-ever

sanitary

towel

dispenser at the University of 80. Pulse in KSU will create the

Malta.

first-ever talent corner on Quad where interested students can

86. Pulse in KSU will collaborate with

book free slots to further promote

the

University

of

Malta

and showcase various talents.

administration to embark on a complete refurbishment of the

81. Pulse in KSU shall rejuvenate the

Sir Temi Zammit Hall stage.

existing KSU Campus Fest by introducing an international act to

87. Pulse in KSU will work so that the University

headline the event.

Library

of

Malta

Hours

Extended

initiative

is

refurbish

streched throughout the entire

student organisation offices with

academic year, not only during

new paint, furniture and added

examination periods.

82. Pulse

in

KSU

will

facilities.

88. Pulse in KSU shall create a World 83. Pulse in KSU will aim to introduce the

first-ever

Campus.

Comic-Con

on

Cup Village on Campus whereby University students will be able to watch

games,

participate

in

activities and live the 2018 World Cup experience.

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ENVIRONMENT 89. Pulse in KSU is committed to

91. Pulse in KSU pledges to repair,

implement a recycling network

maintain and add water fountains

across University. Bins will be

across the University of Malta

replaced with a recycling system

Campus. The viability of a new

that will be easily accessible and

water

thoroughly scattered.

University of Malta Library will

fountain

within

the

also be assessed.

90. Pulse in KSU will create at least two (2) more green areas around

92. Pulse in KSU seeks to replace all

the University of Malta Campus.

plastic straws on the University campus

with

eco-friendly

biodegradable straws.

We are committed to a plastic free University by 2020.

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Parking Permits Car Pooling Toga Rentals Laptop Rentals Rent a Locker Equipment Rentals Online Bookings Research & Resources Fund International Opportunities Fund Events Grant Equipment Fund Campus Improvement Fund Student Rep Elections MEP Internships

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