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
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.
WE WILL CONTINUE 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106.
Transport Fund Welfare Fund Junior College Fund Culture and Sports Fund Charity Fund Research and Opportunity Fund The Organisations Forum The Admin Forum Campus Fest Graduation Ball Students Fest Treasure Hunt Festa Kampus Gozo Day
107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
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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