Il-Kunsill ta' l-Istudenti Universitarji (KSU)

National Network
Malta
Address

Kunsill Studenti Universitarji
Student's House
University of Malta
Msida
Malta

Telephone
+356 2134 3085
E-Mail
info@ksu.org.mt
E-Mail (2)
president@ksu.org.mt
E-Mail (3)
secgen@ksu.org.mt
E-Mail (4)
vicepresident@ksu.org.mt
Mobile Phone
+356 79973299
Website
http://www.ksu.org.mt
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1901
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
The organisation is composed of an executive body made up of 11 directly elected representatives from students attending the University of Malta, and 2 representatives elected from 2 independent commissions. These representatives work on a voluntary basis. The organisation currently employs one member of staff. Its annual turnover is approx EUR 100,000, financed mainly through the events organised by the same organisation and from its sponsors. The work revolves around a number of projects and events which have to be carried out annually, along with other events that may need to be done in the interest of student repesentation. KSU has also taken part in international projects and student exchanges. Its main partners are other student representatives, its corporate sponsors, governmental and non-governmetnal agencies and various policy makers.
Mission and Objectives

KSU is a dynamic organization and therefore it is open for change and debate. Nevertheless, this organisation is built on a set of fundamental principles:
To represent students in whatever issues concern them, whether it is on a national or international level.
To serve as an official link between students and the relevant authorities.
To achieve the democratization of education in Malta.
To coordinate activities with other organizations, and
To cultivate an interest in students in the fields of education, socio-political and cultural issues.
To pressure authorities into assuring the highest level of quality in Higher Education.

Main Projects / Activities

KSU organises a number of annual activities, such as Freshers' Week, which aims to welcome new students at the University of Malta; Careers'Convention, that aims to help bridge the gap between University and the working life; Singers' Songwriters Showcase where students are allowed to showcase their artistic talents; Students' Fest, another theatrical display organised by students; and also a number of ad hoc events, such as rallies, meetings and displays which, organised in the interest of student representation.

Contact (1) Full Name
Thomas Bugeja (President)
Head of the organisation
Thomas Bugeja (President)
Contact (2) Full Name
John Gabarretta (Secretary General)