University Students' Council (Malta) Explained

University Students' Council
Native Name:Kunsill Studenti Universitarji
Abbreviation:KSU
Formation:1901
Headquarters:Msida, Malta
Language:Maltese, English
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Luke Bonanno
Affiliations:European Students' Union
Formerly:Comitato Permanente Universitario

The University Students' Council (Maltese: Kunsill Studenti Universitarji), also known in abbreviation as KSU, is a Maltese national students' union. It is the oldest extant student organization in Europe.[1] The KSU was established by Arturo Mercieca (1878-1969), later Chief Justice Sir Arturo Mercieca (1924-1940), in 1901 as the Comitato Permanente Universitario, also previously known as University Permanent Committee.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The students union is involved in students' national and international politics.[4] [2] [7]

The KSU represents Maltese students on a national and international level who attend:[2]

History

The student organization 'Kunsill Studenti Universitarji' (KSU) was founded in 1901.[2] [4] [5]

Students' contribution

The organization promotes and recognizes students contributions, given at the University of Malta and other related education institutions, which represents. KSU is a forum where students may express their opinion not related to their studies. The KSU gives an opportunity to contribute to the University of Malta.[2]

Electoral system

The electoral system is a first past the post one, whereby a block vote winning the majority of votes elects all its candidates, to the executive committee. This brought a system of block-voting between student organisations.

Aims

The KSU is an evolving organization. It finds its roots in a set of simplified objectives. Over the past century, since its foundation, the KSU has been working to:

European Students' Union

On an international level, KSU is a full member of European Students' Union (ESU), the international union of students in Europe. The ESU represesents 45 National Unions of Students in 34 European countries, including KSU. It represents over 10 million students European students. It is regarded by the European Commission, the Council of Europe, UNESCO, the Bologna Follow-up Group, the European University Association (EUA) and various other stakeholders in education as being the leading representative voice of students in Europe. Throughout the years various Maltese Students have formed part of ESU Committees. KSU is an official founding member of MEDNET (Mediterranean Network of Student Representatives).[4] [10]

Freshers' Week

Since 2007 the KSU welcomes freshers (students) on campus at the start of every new academic year at the University of Malta.[11] Every year the KSU encourages students to visit the University campus to meet their course mates, check out the company stands and get freebies.[12] [13] [14] [15]

Library hours

The library of University of Malta, in collaboration with the KSU's proposal, launched its extended hours to facilitate students with their studies. In 2013, the library hours were extended for the Health Sciences library, to increase the study areas available and accommodate more students.[16] [17] [18]

Student organisations

The following is a list of students organizations at the University of Malta:[19]

Presidents

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New KSU executive announced . Timesofmalta.com . 2014-06-03 . 2017-07-22.
  2. Web site: Malta - Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU) . 2015-08-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924002549/http://www.esu-online.org/organisation/maltaksu/ . 2015-09-24 .
  3. Web site: Sir Arturo Mercieca : 1878 -1969 : Chief Justice 1924-1940 . Vassallomalta.com . 2017-07-22.
  4. Web site: The Council . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-08-02 . 2017-07-22.
  5. Web site: Malta - Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU). European Students' Union. https://web.archive.org/web/20160809050157/https://www.esu-online.org/organisation/maltaksu/. 9 August 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Nominate your peers for KSU's Kokka night . Timesofmalta.com . 2011-05-01 . 2017-07-22.
  7. Web site: KSU's Guide to Students' Representation. July 2009. Kunsill Studenti Universitarji. https://web.archive.org/web/20170722230816/http://www.ksu.org.mt/images/resources/guidelines%20for%20student%20representatives.pdf. 22 July 2017. dead.
  8. Web site: Faculty of Medicine & Surgery - Faculty of Medicine & Surgery - University of Malta . Um.edu.mt . 2016-11-21 . 2017-07-22.
  9. Web site: Bighi's restoration centre . Timesofmalta.com . 2012-11-04 . 2017-07-22.
  10. Web site: Archived copy . 2015-08-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924001857/http://www.erisee.org/sites/default/files/Report2013%20online.pdf . 2015-09-24 .
  11. Web site: KSU Freshers' Week . Timesofmalta.com . 2007-09-30 . 2017-07-22.
  12. Web site: Welcome insiteronline.com - BlueHost.com . Insiteronline.com . 2017-07-22.
  13. Web site: KSU Freshers' Week 2013 at University Campus Malta What's On Malta, Malta Events Guide . Whatson.com.mt . 2017-07-22.
  14. Web site: University welcomes 3,500 students . Timesofmalta.com . 2011-10-04 . 2017-07-22.
  15. Web site: TSA Stand @ KSU Freshers Week! at University of Malta, Msida . Allevents.in . 2014-10-01 . 2017-07-22.
  16. Web site: Extended Library Hours – May 2013 | ksueducation . Ksueducation.wordpress.com . 2013-05-01 . 2017-07-22.
  17. Web site: Welcome insiteronline.com - BlueHost.com . Insiteronline.com . 2017-07-22.
  18. Web site: KSU - Extended Library Hours at University of Malta, Msida . Allevents.in . 2017-07-22.
  19. Web site: Student Organisations . Ksu.org.mt . 2017-07-22.
  20. Web site: 9 Studenti . Ksu.org.mt . 2015-08-13 . 2017-07-22.
  21. Web site: AEGEE-Valletta - The European Students' Forum . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-02-09 . 2017-07-22.
  22. Web site: ASA - Arts Students' Association . Ksu.org.mt . 2015-08-13 . 2017-07-22.
  23. Web site: ASCS - Association of Students of Commercial Studies . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-08-01 . 2017-07-22.
  24. Web site: Betapsi - Psychology Students' Association . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-10-12 . 2017-07-22.
  25. Web site: CommA - Communications Students' Association . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-08-01 . 2017-07-22.
  26. Web site: CSA - Criminology Students' Association . Ksu.org.mt . 2017-03-11 . 2017-07-22.
  27. Web site: DESA - Department of English Student Association . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-08-01 . 2017-07-22.
  28. Web site: ELSA Malta - The European Law Students' Association . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-07-28 . 2017-07-22.
  29. Web site: ESN - Erasmus Student Network . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-08-01 . 2017-07-22.
  30. Web site: ESO - European Studies Organisation . Ksu.org.mt . 2016-08-01 . 2017-07-22.
  31. Web site: Greenhouse . Ksu.org.mt . 2015-08-13 . 2017-07-22.
  32. Web site: GUG - Gozo University Group . Ksu.org.mt . 2017-03-11 . 2017-07-22.
  33. Web site: KSJC - Junior College Students' Council . Ksu.org.mt . 2017-03-11 . 2017-07-22.
  34. Web site: Moviment Graffitti . Ksu.org.mt . 2017-03-11 . 2015-07-22.
  35. Web site: PULSE . Ksu.org.mt . 2017-07-22.
  36. Web site: We Are - Students LGBT Organisation . Ksu.org.mt . 2014-09-28 . 2017-07-22.
  37. Web site: Y4TE - Youth For The Environment . Ksu.org.mt . 2014-10-31 . 2017-07-22.
  38. Web site: Watch: KSU concerned over no alternatives for exams. 12 August 2020.
  39. Web site: New KSU Executive appointed. 6 April 2019.
  40. Web site: SDM win University Students' Council election.
  41. News: In the students' union: A passport to politics?. MaltaToday.com.mt. 2018-07-02. en.

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