Equal access for all students

Given that foreign and Gozitan students often go home during the weekends and holiday periods, they are at more of a disadvantage being that they’re unable to make use of the computer labs.

Among the software that is needed, students must also purchase equipment such as DSLR cameras for particular study units, with no additional stipend being given.

MKSA and SACES assert that any student making use of Adobe Software in order to pursue their course and education should have free access.

SACES emphasises the fact that softwares such as Adobe are relied on by students and advocates for all to receive free access to Adobe Software. They refer to “creative and academic potential” of students at the university being negatively impacted through the “unequal access” to needed resources.

Adobe products are labelled as “vital” and maintaining clear communication about changes to the availabilities of the resources is a must. According to SACES, these measures will ensure that various educational needs are met, across different areas of study.

Petition to show support

In a statement given by Kris Bajada, student representative on the University of Malta Council, supporting the petition is a priority in order to ensure “students receive what they require” and “rightfully deserve”. The need to unite and support student struggles is highlighted as it’s pointed out that one student’s struggles can impact all those at university.

Bajada states that university students form a “community of learners” who try to get the most out of the resources offered to students. Providing free access to Adobe Software will strengthen those resources.

The statement mentions that being able to attain the objective of access to Adobe Software will serve as an impactful message which directly proves that unity leads to achievements.

All students are encouraged to support the petition to show that this is not only a want, but a necessity.

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The New Executive Team:

President: Kurt Farrugia

Vice President: Giulia DeBattista Montalto

Secretary General: Francesca Gauci

Public Relations Officer: Daphne Xuereb Vella

Events Officer: Matea Blazhevska

Social Policy Officer: Andre Farrugia

Presidential Comment:

“I am very ambitious and optimistic that as a group we can take MKSA to another level.

Let’s get the ball rolling!”

The Third Eye wishes the new executive a fruitful year ahead!

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The full list of roles is as follows:

• President: Martina Falzon
• Vice President: Olga Sater
• Secretary General: Neil Eric Zammit
• Treasurer: Michaela Sarah Gauci
• Public Relations Officer: Simon Zammit
• Academics Affairs Officer: Elise Hadfield-Jones
• Events Officer: Kimberley Vella
• Social Policy Officer: Kurt Farrugia

The Third Eye got in touch with newly elected President, Martina Falzon, and former President, Davinia Agius, to get their comments on the new and previous term.

Falzon is confident in her team and looks forward to taking MKSA to great lengths!

I am eager to take MKSA to the next level. Having spent the past three years in finance, I’ve worked closely with the former Presidents and have acquired the necessary skills to take on this role. Although we are constrained by the present situation, I would like to involve more students in the activities which we are planning for the future. We have new faces from different backgrounds and I look forward to working with them all.

Martina Falzon, MKSA President

Agius looks back on her experience and the successes of the organisation throughout the past year.

From a young age, I was always keen on student activism as I believe that being part of the decision-making process, at all levels of education will result in a fruitful, educational experience for all students.

Throughout these past few months, we have grown as a team and our organisation grew with us. Together with my team, we set targets and we achieved them. We had a successful freshers week, we enhanced the brand identity, we created a breast cancer awareness campaign, we raised funds for ‘Smiling with Jerome’ Foundation and also created a website that proudly showcases our students’ creativity. We also collaborated with various other student associations.

Davinia Agius, former MKSA President

The Third Eye wishes the best of luck to the team and looks forward to working with the organisation!

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Following the organisation’s statutory requirements, the organisation held its first meeting with the new Executive Board shortly after the AGM, where the new roles were discussed. The full list of roles is as follows:

• Chairperson – Davinia Agius
• Deputy Chairperson – Martina Zammit
• Secretary – Ezekiel Kudde
• Treasurer – Martina Falzon
• Public relations officer – Claire DeBattista
• Academic Affairs Officer – Kyle Zarb
• Events officer – Claire Camilleri
• Social policy officer – Katya Galea

The Third Eye got in touch with Davinia Agius, former Vice-President, to share her thoughts as the new Chairperson for the team.

Having spent the past year as Vice President, I’ve worked closely with the former President and have acquired the necessary skills to take on this role.

Taking into consideration our current situation, this does not discourage Davinia and her team for planning future activities.

Although we are constrained with the present situation, I would like to involve more students in the activities which we are planning for the future. We have new faces coupled with experienced members and I look forward to working with them all.

The Third Eye would like to congratulate the new Executive Board and wish them luck on their future work!

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