Here’s what we can expect from SDM in council this year. Early Wednesday morning SDM launched their manifesto as part of their campaign, ‘Int Prijoritá’ which landed their 11 candidates in KSU.
For the first time, the manifesto is NOT being printed for public distribution, and can be solely found on the internet as they further continue to lobby for a greener campus.
At first glance, one can see that in this year’s manifesto student organisations will be given a little bit of a nudge in the right direction. In relation with their green campaign, they will initiate a recycling scheme inside student’s house for organisations’ offices.
In accordance to the manifesto, KSU vows to assist organisations get their VO (voluntary organisation) status. On top of that, SDM in KSU will push to get students accredited for student activism.
The cherry on top of the cake would definitely be offices for organisations which provide adequate space within the new campus hub residency project as well as the reintroduction of the collaborative organisations’ party.
On the other hand, the manifesto promises that KSU will start lobbying with University Administration to allow students to carry their belongings on library premises. This news comes alongside with the promise of an addition in locker availabilities around campus including faculties.
KSU assures that it will continue working to ensure the safety of the Msida skatepark underpass and it will also work to have two bus routes which will work in conjunction with the Gozo Ferry Timetable.
To push further their green campaign KSU will lobby for online assignments to be the only submissions needed. This goes hand in hand with the proposition to reduce KSU paper printing in an effort to go paperless. On top of that, KSU will push for a zero plastic agenda especially in establishments within students’ house.
With regards to academia KSU vows to ensure the supply of past papers for all study units. Furthermore, they will consult with administration for a 24/7 library as well as extending opening hours for engineering labs.
A truly innovative idea which might be a huge life-saver for many students is the proposition to make timetables more student friendly to increase productivity.
On the other hand, the social policy office will be hosting a much-needed Sexual Health Education week and will moreover continue to provide First Aid and Mental Health first aid courses. Furthermore, it will attempt to campaign for increased awareness on ADHD similarly to the approach taken towards Autism by the outgoing KSU.
The international office promises more international opportunities including internship and it will provide the opportunity to go on a trip overseas beyond the European borders.
For all those that are more athletically inclined KSU is thinking to recreate the Sports Festival in collaboration with sport organisations on campus.
KSU is looking towards making Sir Temi Zammit Hall more accessible and will work to achieve 24/7 access to Student’s House.
Finally, here are some propositions which are making a comeback for yet another year: a 24-hour study area, an apartment rental database for Gozitans and everyone’s favourite grants which are the Motor bike lessons and the Pedelec bikes and 125cc motorbike subsidies.
Here are some other proposals that might interest you:
Student Body
- We will ensure that KSU is consulted with regards to the ongoing progress of the five infrastructural projects across Campus.
- New rental equipment for student organisations.
24/7 on-call, direct, KSU helpline for all students & student organisations.
Environment
- Planting of new indigenous trees.
- Encourage authorities to engage with architectural & urban planning student research to implement sustainable urban projects, nationally.
- Implement an effective, logistical solution for recycling on campus.
Education
- Pressure on the administration to carry out maintenance and upgrading of lecture theatres.
- Consult with all stakeholders on the possibility of extending placement opportunities to more courses to increase work- based education.
Policy
- Frequent blood drives in collaboration with UM.
- Closing a decade – Vision 2030. Organise a year-long holistic campaign envisioning the next 10 years of our University.
- Organise large scale clean ups.
Junior College
- Continue providing the Junior College project fund.
- Expand KSU’s sustainability agenda to Junior College.
- Further educational events on JC Campus.
Comebacks
- KSU International Opportunities Fund.
- KSU Welfare Fund.
- Longer opening hours of KSU Office.
- Green Fund.
- Sports Fund.
- Alternative Transportation.
The full manifesto can be accessed here.