Period poverty: How the intimate became political
Written by Joséphine Ruault Every day in the world, around 800 million people of reproductive age have theirperiods. Menstruation lasts for approximately 39 years, which […]
Lifestyle
Apply to become Malta’s Youth Delegate at the United Nations!
Aġenzija Żgħażagħ is calling for Maltese citizens aged between 18 and 25 to apply to become Malta’s youth delegate at the headquarters of the United […]
Is a gap year an ace up a student’s sleeve or is it a waste of time?
Written by Martina Farrugia The term ‘gap year’ evokes fear in parents with many thinking that this year will be spent slacking off and going […]
KSU advocates resolution: Impact of University staff dispute on students’ educational experience
Last Tuesday, KSU felt compelled to address an issue that has arisen within the University of Malta. The ongoing directives aimed at pressuring negotiating parties […]
Sexual Health Awareness Campaign
Sexual health has been long ignored across the Maltese islands. Being neglected by most, few schools introduce sexual education to their students, and by barely […]
Appeal for students’ free use of Adobe Software
MKSA and SACES release a statement about the necessity for free access to Adobe Software for students that form part of the Faculty of Media […]
A Glimpse into MaltMUN’s 2023 Annual Conference
On their 10th anniversary MaltMUN hosted an unforgettable annual conference, greatly impacting its delegates for a lifetime! Curious about MaltMUN and what this event was […]
Paving Way Through Academics | Chapter 3 – Juggling Studies and Work
In today’s academic landscape, the intertwining of work and study isn’t a choice, it’s a growing trend. According to this EU report, a staggering 51% […]
Paving Way Through Academics | Chapter 2 – Prioritising Mental Health
Whether it’s your first year at university or you’re a returning student, chances are you’re feeling all sorts of emotions right now: excitement, the thrill […]
Paving Way Through Academics | Chapter 1 – Setting Routines
The academic term is right around the corner and with it brings a turbulence of emotions. Whether you’re just starting your university experience or progressing […]
MaltMUN’s Annual Conference – Prioritising Progress: Securing a Fairer Future
The Malta Model United Nations Society is holding its staple annual event, the Annual MaltMUN Conference, once again. This year’s theme for the conference ‘Prioritising […]
Chamber of Engineers – The Association for Engineering Students
Written by Simon Abela and Claire Grima “Engineering students are tomorrow’s engineers and our prospective colleagues. We are here to represent them and their interests […]
A breath-taking roller-coaster ride – A mature student’s take on life at University
Written by Elizabeth Ellul Hawes The curtains are about to fall on my three-year stretch at the University of Malta. And I’m looking forward to […]
The Politics of Eurovision
Many believed Ukraine’s song “Stefania,” performed by the Kalush Orchestra, would win the competition going into the 2022 Eurovision final. The song’s inspiration came from […]
AI, Work and Jobs
Artificial Intelligence is a trending buzz word we’re all hearing about and is bound to impact us in some way or another, given the revolutionary […]
The right and the left collaborate for once: the stock trading bill
In an unprecedented move, the hard right and the hard left of American politics are collaborating in proposing a bill that would ban US Congress […]
Let’s Talk About Unpaid Placements
According to the current Maltese law, full-time students can work up to 25 hours a week. Therefore, it’s not uncommon for university students to have […]
Being the odd one out
Have you been in scenarios where you’re not exactly excluded but you just feel a bit off, a bit different for no apparent reason? Accepting […]
Has the rise of the strongman leader become a central feature of global politics?
A strongman leader is a political leader who concentrates power in their own hands, often at the expense of democratic institutions and processes. Such leaders […]
The Green Revolution: Europe’s Race to Catch up?
For some time now, the European Union has been engaged in talks with the United States regarding the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) law. Certain […]