The Organisation
The Gozo University Group originated in the 1980s and was then officially established in 1987 as a student organization. Since its inception, GUG committed itself to represent and promote the interest of Gozitan student life at university and cater for their particular requirements.
The Group is affiliated to various committees and organizations. These are:
- KPS(Commission for social policy – KSU)
- Regional Projects Committee – Ministry for Gozo
- KNZ (Kunsill Nazzjonali taz-Zghazagh)
- University of Malta Gozo Branch
Over the years, the group has undertaken a number of ambitious projects.
Student Grants
GUG is the only student organization providing support to Gozitan students studying at the University of Malta. Knowing that student life in Malta posed a financial burden on students, the Group worked hard to obtain extra student supplementary grants for Gozitan students. Discussions were held with the authorities concerned and Gozitan students were initially given an additional grant of LM 15/€34.94 monthly. Subsequently, GUG sought to better this amount. Last year, GUG managed to secure an increase to LM 50/€116.47 a month. Besides, the group held talks with local banks in order to improve the efficiency of the money’s transaction.
Accommodation
GUG also tries to help students to find accommodation in Malta. On our newly refurbished website, one can find a list of accommodation with contact numbers. This is to assist students finding a suitable lodging near to University Heights. GUG offers this help in order to avoid unnecessary hassle and flat hunting.
Products
GUG has recently started offering the option to sell books, pc`s or any other unwanted items that students may want to get rid of. This helps the student to avoid having to search him/herself for buyers or maybe ending up keeping things he/she may not need. whoever needs further information email us on info@gug.org.mt
Transport
As many know, traveling from Malta to Gozo is time consuming and also very stressful. GUG is aware that sometimes the service is not up to standard and sometimes people are discontented with the service.
GUG has held a number of meetings with the concerned authorities such as the Ministry for Gozo, the Ministry for Transport and Communications and the Ministry for Urban Development and Roads in order to find an efficient public transport alternative. The new arriva bus route X1 is the alternative for the previous 450 bus. GUG will continue to ensure that any problems arising from the new service are solved and students benefit from better bus routes if available. the new buses timetable is available online on http://www.arriva.com.mt/mater-dei-university-routes
Congress and Seminars organized
In 2002, as part of its 15 years celebrations, GUG organized a National Youth Congress with the Theme: Voicing Youth Perspectives. Some of the topics discussed included youths and the European Union and also Gozo as a region.
Annually GUG organizes a number of seminars and introductory meetings. These seminars are held to help students familiarize themselves with the university assessment schemes and prepare freshers to the university lifestyle. Seminars held previously were about methodology and public speaking.
The yearly inroductory meeting for first years is held at the Ministry of Gozo where prospective University students can attend and learn from first hand experience what life on campus entails and are encouraged to bring up any questions they may have.