Right now, the best places to hang-out at are the ones outside so here’s a list of where you can go:

Greek Theatre (behind the Architecture Faculty)

This is exactly how it sounds. A Greek-inspired theatre but miniature. It’s secluded but not too far away and it’s perfect for groups of more than 4 people to hang out at. Room for social distancing and pretty comfortable.

Green Area next to Chaplaincy

This slice of heaven is not only wholesome but also beautiful to hang out at. With all that natural greenery around, it’s like being in your own paradise. This spot is close to pretty much everything – quad, restaurants, and almost every route to the different faculties.

Chinese Garden (Next to the Faculty of Arts)

Smack dab in the middle between Sir Temi Zammit Hall and the Faculty of Arts, this zen spot is perfect if you have a 5-10 mins break from a grueling lecture or if you have an hour in between two lectures in the same area.

Arvid Pardo Study Area

Located right next to the library and right outside the faculty of arts, this spot is great for meeting up with friends before heading down to MAKS (Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences), FEMA (Faculty of Economics Management & Accountancy), or the Lecture Theatres. Once again, it’s also great for those 5-10 mins breaks we desperately long for in between lectures.

Turfed Green Area near KSU building / Admin building

This green area is the most recent addition to uni’s outside areas. It’s located right behind the main building where the KSU office is situated. Even though the greenery is fake, the good times and sunshine aren’t.

Grab a coffee and your friends, and head out to all of these spots. Figure out which ones you like best because that’s where you’ll end up going when you ask “where to next?”.

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Christmas Tree Spot / Large Chess Near Quad Fountain

During the most wonderful time of the year, uni sets up the most spectacular Christmas tree you’ve ever seen. It’s especially spectacular when you post a cute photo of you or it or even both on your instagram. This is usually the time around when graduations are happening so it’s also a wonderful place for the graduands and their families to take photos.

When the Christmas tree isn’t there, a large chess set takes its place for students to actually play a game of chess. If not, it’s a quirky art piece for you to look at.

Green Areas

Ok, so uni has multiple green areas but the ones located around Sir Temi Zammit Hall are used by students alike to prep for another awaited time of the year – Students’ Fest. Anyone who is involved takes it pretty seriously (as they should). Every year, students alike gather to audition or be part of the crew, to put up an awesome show. These green areas are used by the crew to build sets for the show till the wee hours of the morning (don’t worry it’s fun!).

Chinese Garden for Grad photos

Every year, the university sees its well-deserved students graduate and pose for official photos to commemorate that special day. Before the ceremony begins, the graduates and their families gather outside Sir Temi Zammit Hall to snap official as well as candid photos! Graduations take place inside the hall so the beautiful Chinese Garden is the perfect place for some photo ops. It’s close to the hall and has a great setting.

Red Bull Treehouse

Uni has a treehouse-like spot in the canteen. Yes. It’s great for students to hang out at, eat some food and maybe study (it can get really loud in the canteen). This unique spot was sponsored by Red Bull last year, making it a recent addition to uni’s random spots you need to know about.

Water-fight / Tug of War in Vjal Tessie Camilleri

Right below quad, there’s Vjal Tessie Camilleri. At the beginning of every year during Freshers’ Week, the much-awaited Water-fight between ELSA & SACES and the Tug of War between MHSA & MMSA, take place. These events are a traditional start to the year and always very fun to watch!

There you have it, a list of uni’s random spots used for specific reasons throughout the year. Take note, some time or another, you may find yourself snapping photos, building sets, or getting soaked/pulled in long-standing traditions!

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