The Gozo University Group is urging for the revival of the Gozo University Campus. The Student organisation said that it believes that the Gozo University Campus situated in Xewkija Gozo, is "always being put aside when it comes to the development and progress of Maltese Educational Institutions."
It said that "the University premises situated in Gozo, is a resource that is not being exploited to its full potential. Currently, it is being used for a limited number of courses offered on a part-time basis and as a place where Gozitan Students attending a course at the University of Malta sit for their exams."
GUG said that it believes that their could be investments where the campus would cater also for day time courses, hence being active also during the day.
"Full time studies focusing on sustainability, agricultural land and it's uses are topics which would be ideally addressed and promoted at the Gozo University Campus to those who would like to further their studies in this sector. Niche courses, that are not yet offered at the University of Malta, could be implemented in such an investment and aimed at both Maltese and foreign students."
The Gozo University Group concluded by saying that it believes that investments in the educational sector "are never a waste of time or money and would only be a benefit for our economy, especially Gozo's economy and it's residents. Such initiative would also reflect in further jobs in Gozo and an increased income for the University of Malta."
2 Comments To "GUG urges for the revival of the Gozo University Campus"
#1 Comment By Robert Caruana On October 25, 2016 @ 6:43 am
The University should start looking into, and implementing, videoconferencing (lectures over internet), this will alleviate traffic problems in Malta and ease the stress for Gozo students.
#2 Comment By Lino DeBono On October 25, 2016 @ 1:54 pm
The Gozo University never had the required attention and necessary investment, both in personnel or finances poured into it.
Away from the sight means also away from the required attention. In Maltese we have a saying of “Bzar fl-Ghajejn” u biss ghall propoganda tal-amministrazzjonijiet.
Till now no survey was made on how many Gozitan students who had/have acquired all the subjects to be admitted University have opted out as these do not want to spend 5 years away from their families.
There are over 12 hundred Gozitan students attending the University. So why those classes who enjoy a good number of Gozitan Students not being catered for in Gozo?
Gozitan students deserve much better.