- Student Associations at the University of Malta
Following is a list of student associations at the
University of Malta ,Msida , Republic of Malta.Association of Students of Commercial Studies
About ASCS The Association of Students of Commercial Studies (ASCS) is a non-profit making association, representing all students falling under the Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy (FEMA). Its office is currently situated in the Students’ house, together with the other student organizations. The following are the mission and objectives of ASCS as laid down in its statute:"Mission To serve as a catalyst, to promote and enhance the student's professional presence and image through awareness in our society.
Objectives ASCS shall strive to improve the standard of commercial education in Malta.It shall seek to improve the status and welfare of students of commercial studies in Malta, at the place of study and the place of work. It shall make representations to University employees, professional and other authorities, both local and foreign, connected with commercial education, in furtherance of the above aims.
It may publish its own journal and other material and hold seminars, meetings and other activities, in order to promote its aims. It may cooperate with other student associations, both local and foreign, in furtherance of these aims." (Statute of the Association, amended 2/07/03)ASCS started way back in the 1980’s when the FEMA was still in it’s infancy and commerce students were only a few. But still the need for unity and representation was felt among commerce students, mainly in having a ‘say’ in the direction of the FEMA - and that is when ASCS was born. The mission and objectives enacted that day, although changed in words, are still fundamentally the same as today’s. Unfortunately, after a successful start, ASCS declined a little over the decade, but was revived again in the 1990’s. Interestingly, one of its committee members at the time was Mr. Gordon Cordina, which today lectures in economics at University. During that period, ASCS was particularly successful, organising activities and seminars on a broader scale. In fact, one particular seminar was organised on a nationwide scale with a huge number of people attending including heads of state and other dignitaries.After this successful revival, alas, ASCS declined once again. It was again revived a couple of years ago, mainly in 2000 and continued to grow again over these two years - where a new logo and motto i.e. Il- Munitu were adopted.Website: www.ascsmalta.org
European Law Students Association - Malta
* [http://www.elsamalta.org/ ELSA Malta website]
Għaqda tal-Malti - Università
This association was founded in 1931 by Rużar Briffa and Ġużè Bonnici and works towards the appreciation and prestige of the Maltese language and culture on campus and apart.
Its members include students from different faculties at University and other non-student members. It organises talks on Maltese language and literature, social events for students and the general public, exhibitions and monuments for Maltese authors and collaborates in publications on the Maltese language and literature.
Għaqda tal-Malti - Università forms part of a group of organisations for the Maltese language in Malta. These include, along with it, The National Council for the Maltese Language (founded through a Maltese Law), The Akkademja tal-Malti, Għaqda Poeti Maltin, Poeżija Plus and Inizjamed.
* [http://www.ghaqdatalmalti.org/ Għaqda tal-Malti - Università website]GħSL - The Law Students' Society
From the very start of student representation efforts in Malta, law students have always played a pivotal role. It was in fact at the beginning of the 20th century, on the initiative of a then law student, Arturo Mercieca ( later Sir Arturo Mercieca ), that what was then the C.P.U. (nowadays K.S.U.) was set up as the first student union on the island.
As the number of students increased, the need was felt for student representation efforts to be localised in the various faculties. Once again taking the first step, a group of law students, in 1943, at a time when Malta was still ravaged by war, set up Ghaqda Studenti tal-Ligi (University Law Students' Society). This group of students was led at the time by a young student, going by the name of Joseph Ganado. This young law student was later to become Professor of Civil law at the Faculty of law of the University of Malta, during which time he was considered as one of the pillars of the Maltese legal profession. Prof. J. M. Ganado at present occupies the post of honorary president of Ghaqda Studenti tal-Ligi.
These efforts are complimented with the organisation of several seminars and conferences addressed by both local speakers as well as top foreign speakers. Particular emphasis is also made on the organisation of Moot Courts, which have featured in the Society's calendar of events from its year of foundation to date. Ghaqda Studenti Tal-Ligi can also boast of having its own Thesis Library, containing a collection of thesis presented at the Faculty of law by law students throughout the years as well as a number of books and foreign journals kindly donated by the Society's benefactors.
Finally, the Society also takes care of providing law students with social events at which to do away with the stress accumulated as a result of hours of lectures and study. Activities range from pub crawling and parties to the annual graduation ball and St. Ives celebrations.
* [http://www.ghsl.org/ GħSL website]Information Technology Students' Association
* [http://www.itsamalta.net/ ITSA website]
KSU - University Students' Council
* KSU on Wikipedia
* [http://www.ksu.org.mt/ KSU website]MADS - Malta Association of Dental Students
MADS is a senate-recognised association representing all the dental surgery students studying at the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the University of Malta. The MADS is based at the Medical School and operates within the Faculty of Dental Surgery.The MADS is managed by an Executive Committee elected at the beginning of every academic year at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
* [http://www.madsonline.org/ MADS website]Malta Medical Students' Association
MMSA acts as a liaison between the students and the faculty. It also ensures that the students' education is up to par with international standards, and that the faculty does its best to produce well-trained and holistically professional doctors. MMSA also aims to disseminate information about improving one's health, raising awareness about health and human rights issues, as well as getting the student body involved in society.
* [http://www.mmsa.org.mt/ MMSA website]Malta Pharmaceutical Students' Association
* [http://www.mpsa.info/ MPSA website]
Malta University Sports Club
The Malta University Sports Club (MUSC) is one of the longest standing student organisation in Malta, since 1925. The aim of the sports club includes the promotion of sport for all tertiary and college students, irrespective of cultural, gender, ethnic, religious or other differences. The MUSC is affiliated to FISU and EUSA internationally and with the National Youth Council (Malta).
There are a number of sports clubs affiliated to the MUSC> These include the Mdina Knights Football Club which cirrently plays in the Malta Football Association's third division, the Malta University Kendo Club, the Malta University Table Tennis Club and the Malta University Rugby Club.
Tme current president of the MUSC is Mr. Eman Pulis.
There are a number of annual events organized by the MUSC on a voluntary basis.
MUSC Sports FestivalThe Annual Sports Festival is one the largest calendar events of the year in which most sports federations and clubs in Malta are invited to promote their sport/discipline on campus. The aim of this three-day long sports festival is to promote awareness among the student population and create a culture of sport on campus. The aim of the festival goes beyond mere competition.
MUSC Weekend in GozoThe MUSC also organizes a weekend of outdoor pursuits in Gozo to cater for the more adventorous students. A winter event in which sports such as abseiling, scuba diving, orienteering and hiking are included.
MUSC Interfaculty Soccer TournamentThroughout the second term the MUSC organizes an interfaculty football/soccer tournament, 5-a-side. Matches are held on a weekly basis on university campus.
MUSC Aquatic and Fitness Centre SchemeThe MUSC Aquatic and Fitness Centre Scheme is also administered by the MUSC. Following an initiative by Eman Pulis, the Minister for Education and Sport provided students with a reduced rate to make use of the pool and gym situated near university. The offer allows students to make use of the University Gym as well as the National Swimming pool at a heavily subsidized fees. Furthermore, the MUSC provides quality personal training during opening hours.
* [http://www.musc.org.mt/ MUSC website]Pulse - The Students Voice?
* [http://www.pulsemalta.org/ Pulse website]
SDM - Christian Democratic Students
* [http://www.sdm.org.mt/ SDM website]
MSI - Moviment Studenti Indipendenti
* [http://www.msi-malta.org/ MSI website]
University Engineering Students' Association
* [http://www.uesa-mt.org/ UESA website]
University Student Teachers' Association
* [http://www.ustamalta.org/ USTA website]
Tourism Studies Association
TSA was officially launched in January 2007 and it forms part of the FEMA faculty of the University Of Malta. Its main objective is to represent the students following the B.A/ B.A(Hons) Tourism Studies course. The need was felt to promote this course and make the local tourism industry aware that such a course exists and to create opportunities for its members. Each year of the course is represented by 1 or more students who form part of the official board of TSA. The association organizes a yearly conference together with other activities such as seminars, football tournaments etc...
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