After years of student inactivity within the Faculty of Education, Nicola Kirkpatrick and Ezekiel Xuereb wanted students to be given a voice once again. Having experienced the same futility as students themselves, “MAKE’s main intentions are always that of allowing students concerns to be heard and hopefully resolved,” said Ezekiel Xuereb, Secretary General. Thus, the Malta Association for Knowledge and Education was formed.

MAKE is already proving itself as a genuine link between faculty and student, having already aired two separate issues on behalf of two student groups. That said, they have a brimming agenda promising more student engagement this coming scholastic year. Their Freshers’ Week stand in particular is an excellent opportunity for students to meet and get to know who will be representing them!

Freshers’ Week is just the start however. “The faculty’s first ever Fresher’s Party is set to take place October 12^th and Zumba for Pink October on 19^th October,” said Ezekiel. “We are also planning something for Halloween and a stationary drive for charity in order to give back to the community.”

Excited to know what else does the future hold for MAKE? You can visit them at their stand this Freshers Week for more information, as well as snacks, sweets and freebies for interested members. Also, if the Freshers’ Party got you excited, you’re in luck – tickets for it can be won at their stand too!

Don’t feel frustrated. MAKE your change.

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Yesterday’s event brought together all those who have contributed to the project in some way or another, including all the sponsors, contributors, alumni and team members. Present at the event were Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino, Pro-Rector of the University of Malta and Ryan Borg, a representative from the Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Organisations, who gave a few words on the occasion.

This year, the team made a number of improvements to various parts of the car, including a complete redesign of the turbocharger setup, a newly designed, lighter pedal box and a new electronics system. The most visible improvement is the application of an aerodynamic package which had been in the research phase through engineering final year projects in the past years.

UoMR thanks the University of Malta and its Research Trust (RIDT), and all sponsors and collaborators who helped throughout this project. A big thank also goes to the team’s faculty advisor, Dr. Ing. Maurizio Fenech, who has been a crucial member of the team from the very beginning.

The team’s main sponsors include The Ministry for Education and Employment, Enemed e-power, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, SKF, Silvercraft Products Ltd., PwC Malta, Bahco Tools, Attrans International Transport, Empav Engineering, G Molton and Zoqdi Racing Garage.

The UoMR team may be contacted by email at info@uomracing.com.

Check out the team’s Facebook page for constant updates.

Photography by icreatemotionstudio.com on behlaf of UoMR

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Following the NCM, Nina Fauser spoke to The Third Eye and said “I would personally like to thank the outgoing board for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year. I am honoured to be elected as President for the term 2018/19 and look forward to start working on various new ideas, together with the incoming board.”

The newly elected Executive Board of ELSA Malta for the term 2018/2019 is as follows:

• President – Nina Fauser
• Secretary General – Chris Grech
• Treasurer – Liam Axisa
• VP Marketing – Gabriel DeBono
• VP Academic Activities – Jack Delicata
• VP Moot Court Competitions – Alexia Pollacco
• VP Seminars & Conferences – Danila Correzzola
• VP Student Trainee Exchange Programme – Veronica Campbell

This  is the Executive Board as per statutory requirements. Following the National Council Meeting, the directors were appointed to the National Board. The directors appointed are as follows:

• Director for Seminars and Conferences — Kyra Pullicino
• Director for Academic Affairs — Yasmine Ellul
• Director for Social Policy and Legal Publications — Jurgen  Micallef
• Director for Public Relations — Julia Galea
• Director for IFP and Human Rights — Katrina Sammut
• Director for Internal Management — Andrea Grima

The Third Eye team would like to congratulate the newly appointed National Board for ELSA Malta whilst wishing them a fruitful year of work and opportunities for the benefit of the students they represent.

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Carla explained that “the idea behind the Park and Ride system is that of reducing the number of cars on campus. Next Wednesday SDM will be implementing a Park & Ride Pilot Project, part of the Let’s Move Campaign, for FREE. Students will get an idea of how easy it is to get to campus when you don’t have to look for parking, because of alternative available means. I encourage students to try it out, especially those living near Mosta, as it will not only save you time – it will also save you money and will get you to your lectures on time whilst contributing to a cleaner environment. This is the long term solution to the parking problem at University, which will hopefully be introduced by other companies, making an impact across Malta as well.”

One can apply for next Wednesday’s Free Park&Ride here: www.sdm.org.mt/letsmove

The process is quite straightforward! The first 200 applicants will have guaranteed parking at the Ta’ Qali Car Park for free. This Pilot Project will take place next Wednesday 25th April and the application forms will be available till tomorrow, Monday 23rd April 16:00.

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Bajada, running for KSU President, explained how being an independent candidate does not hinder the capacity to attract sponsors and consequently funding, for KSU. In fact he held that “on the contrary I truly believe that not only will we maintain current sponsors but then KSU will become free from party politics and we will get more sponsors.”

Kris Bajada stated that he was shocked to hear such statement because it is the proof to his argument that the mentality of many is that in order to achieve something you need to be part of a political party. Ultimately, Bajada held that students and the public at large should always remember that “Political parties do not give us the power to do something; we give THEM the power. You students possess the power and influence not the political party.”

Bajada concluded by stating that he is confident that both political parties will step-up to help the student irrespective of who leads KSU during the upcoming term. “As an independent I am willing to work with everyone and anyone for the betterment of the students.”

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The new roles are as follows:

• President – Matthew Micallef St. John
• Vice-President – Jacob Magri
• Secretary General – Paula Briffa
• Financial Officer – Steve Vella
• PRO – Cristina Zammit
• Academic Officer – Gian Peralta
• Projects Manager – Liesel Cuschieri

Rebecca Mercieca, who was part of JCA for three years, also serving as President of the Organisation, expressed her gratitude for having learned so much from this experience which, she claims, has confirmed her passion for advocacy.

The Third Eye team would like to congratulate the new Executive Committee and wish them luck for the upcoming term.

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“Ninsabu kburin li aktar kmieni llum, nedejna l-kampanja tagħna għal din is-sena, ‘Li Jixraq Lilek’. 

Matul is-snin, l-SDM dejjem kienet hemm għall-istudenti fi kwalunkwe sitwazzjoni. Dejjem ħassejna ir-responsabbilita’ li nippreżentaw team ta’ Kandidati, b’taħlita ta’ esperjenza u demm ġdid, biex jirrapreżenta bl-aħjar mod lill-istudenti Universitarji. 

Bil-Pass li Jmiss, l-SDM fil-KSU introduċiet diversi inizzjattivi għal benefiċċju ta’ kulħadd. Inizzjattivi fuq carpooling, li forsi ma tantx kienu popolari għall-ewwel, kienu pass importanti biex inkunu aħna, l-istudenti, il-bidla li hemm bżonn isir. Iktar minn 60 Elf Ewro investiti fina l-istudenti, maqsumin f’Opportunitajiet Internazzjonali, Fond għall-għaqdiet, Fond għal Sport u Kultura u Investiment qawwi fit-trasport u l-mobilita’. Dan apparti x-xogħol preċidenti li komplejna nibnu fuqhom, speċjalment fejn tidħol Night Time Study Area u Extended Library Hours li għal bidu deheru impossibli, imma llum il-ġurnata huma parti importanti mill-inizzjattivi tal-KSU.

Din is-sena, b’team immexxi minn Carla Galea, li okkupat il-kariga ta’ Segretarja Ġenerali matul l-aħħar terminu, aħna lesti biex inkomplu nagħtu l-istudent, dak li jixraqlu. B’team li ġej minn kull sfera tal-Universita’, aħna lesti nużaw id-differenzi ta’ bejnietna bħala opportunita’ biex inkunu ta’ rappreżentanza denja għal kulħadd. It-team se jkun kompost minn; 

Carla Galea; Studenta tal-Liġi, Għawdxija, li okkupat il-kariga ta’ Segretarja Ġenerali tal-KSU.

Matthew John Dougall; Student tal-Masters f’Marketing, li jokkupa kariga fl-ASCS.

Karin Cassar; Studenta tal-Psikoloġija u tokkupa kariga fil-Betapsi.

Naomi Attard; Studenta gradwata mil-Faculty of Health Sciences u tokkupa kariga fl-MHSA.

Luke Abela; Student tal-Mediċina, li ukoll okkupa kariga fil-KSU matul l-aħħar sena. 

William Farrugia; Student tal-Liġi u jokkupa kariga fl-Eżekuttiv tal-SDM. 

Clint Vassallo; Student tal-Engineering, u jokkupa kariga fil-UESA. 

Chris Aquilina; Student tal-Liġi u jokkupa kariga f’JEF Malta.

Celine Bartolo; Studenta tal-Ekonomija, waħda mill-ko-ordinaturi ta’ Students Fest u tokkupa kariga fil-University Sports Club, u University Wolves. 

Joseph Farrugia; Student tal-Arkitettura u kien jokkupa karigi fis-SACES. 

Eman Haber; Student ieħor Għawdxi, student tal-BCOM, Student Rep u jokkupa Kariga fl-ASCS. 

B’dan it-team aħna ser naċċertaw li nkunu inklussivi, proattivi u ta’ widen għall-istudent, ġej minn fejn ġej.

Inħeġġu, lill-istudenti biex ikunu parti minn din il-kampanja. Fl-aħħar minn l-aħħar, din ser tkun qed ddur mal-ideat tagħhom, sabiex flimkien inkunu nistgħu nagħtu, Kunsill li Jixraq Lilek.”

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The launch will take place on quad. SDM explains how they shall be putting forward a diverse team of candidates,  that will aim its efforts towards encompassing all unique attributes as one.

Moreover, reliable sources have confirmed with The Third Eye, that Law Student, Carla Galea, shall be SDM’s KSU President Candidate for this election. Carla is currently serving as Secretary General within the present KSU admin team. In addition, Carla has also been elected on the 13th November 2017 as Student Representative on Council within the University.

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What if I told you that an idea of yours can win a million dollars? Okay, maybe not a million but still, you could win a substantial amount of money and other goodies which can help you start up, develop your idea, implement it and maybe your idea will generate a million dollars one day.

ICTSA have an initiative called ‘The Million Dollar Idea’. It is a competition and people from all backgrounds can apply to compete. The 3-day competition will take place at The Hub Workspace. Participants with the help of mentors will be enhancing entrepreneurial skills whilst developing their idea into a realistic business model.

The final presentation will be assessed by a panel of judges with expertise in various sectors of the industry.  In fact, on this panel there will be Mr. Ian Castillo, who is the co-founder and Managing Director of ICON, Dr. Adrian Francalanza is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Malta, Mr. Matthew Caruana is the current manager of Malta’s first and only crowdfunding platform (zaar.com.mt), Dr. Nathaniel Massa holds a PhD in international entrepreneurship and business management, Mr. Carmel Cachia is a chartered fellow of the BCS with a pioneering career and Dr. Ing Anton Bartolo has been with the University since September 2009 as Director for Corporate Research and Knowledge Transfer.

Participants of this competition are in the chance to win a €500 cash prize and a one-year free membership from TakeOff Business Incubator amongst other prizes, whilst the runner-up of the competition will win €300 in cash.

The competition will take place between the 6th and the 8th of April. Participants can form teams up to 5 people and each team will get the chance to present their business idea. Apart from all this, participants may choose to sleep in the space provided however space is limited and teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

There are only a few places left so make sure to book your spot. For more information visit the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/335195230299549/

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