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Introduction: the Role of a Student Representative
Each Faculty at the University of Malta has student representatives at course level, on Faculty
Board as well as on Council and Senate. Student representatives participate and attend Board
meetings and other functions and present the students’ voice. Students may contact their
representative should they require advice or for the representative to deal with a complaint.
Students Representatives on Sub-Committees
Faculty Board
Dr. Keith Sacco
1st Year Master of Science
keith.sacco.09@um.edu.mt
I graduated in Medicine in 2014 and am currently reading for an MSc by research within
the Department of Pathology. Having been part of the first cohort to experience changes
in undergraduate teaching, I feel that I can now represent both undergraduate and
postgraduate students and delve into the current issues at stake. My key priority is to
improve communication between Faculty Board and the student body to ensure that
pertinent issues are dealt with effectively.
Ryan Falzon
4th Year Doctor of Medicine & Surgery
ryan.falzon.11@um.edu.mt
I am a 4th year Medical Student. From a very young age, I have always been passionate
about student-advocacy, and as Faculty Board Student Representative I will do my best
to represent every Medical and Pharmacy student. Throughout my experience in KSU,
I have also learnt the importance of attentively listening to students as everyone can
contribute to change and improvement of the education experience of every student.
Rebecca Stoner
3rd Year Doctor of Medicine & Surgery
rebecca.stoner.12@um.edu.mt
I am a third year medical student, and have been actively involved in student
representation throughout the past 3 years, both in Malta and on an international level. I
strongly believe that students should play an active role in their education, especially
through feedback and discussion.
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Board of Studies
Doctor of Medicine & Surgery
David Cassar
3rd Year Doctor of Medicine & Surgery
david.e.cassar.12@um.edu.mt
Being a voice for students where it matters most is a great responsibility. Medical
students have the opportunity to get their opinions across, for the betterment of
themselves and others – and I will do my utmost to mediate to the best of my capabilities,
through trust and unwavering determination.
Thomas Gatt
3rd Year Doctor of Medicine & Surgery
thomas.gatt.12@um.edu.mt
Having served on the Board of Directors of the Malta Medical Students' Association for
the past two years, I have come to learn the true importance of making the student's
voice heard. I believe the Board of Studies is a platform on which we can bring our
feedback forward in an attempt to bring about those changes which affect us directly,
and which can help us carry on building towards an even better education.
MSc Biomedical Sciences
Mr Robert Gauci
2nd Year Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
robert.gauci.08@um.edu.mt
I graduated in Applied Biomedical Sciences in 2012. I am currently working as a Medical
Laboratory Scientist at Mater Dei Hospital and also reading for a M.Sc. in Biomedical
Sciences (Molecular Biology and Genetics). As a student representative, I am willing to
listen to students’ views and voice their concerns and academic issues.
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B.Sc. (Hons) Pharmaceutical Technology
Ms Stephania Baldacchino
1st Year Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Tech
stephania.a.baldacchino.14@um.edu.mt
I feel that having a Student Representative on the Board of Studies is very important
because in this way the students are being present throughout their coursework and this
makes the whole department including the students, work in perfect harmonisation.
Ms Mandy Muscat
2nd Year Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Tech
mandy.m.muscat.13@um.edu.mt
As from my first day at University, I started making an effort to involve myself more in
student representation. Being on this Board as well as the student representative of my
year gives me the opportunity to be the ‘bridge’ between my fellow classmates and our
lecturers and Head of department.
M.Sc. in Pharmacy Course
Ms Anna-Maria Cassar
1st Year Master of Science in Pharmacy
anna-maria.cassar.05@um.edu.mt
Graduated in Pharmacy with Honours in 2011. Currently reading for a Master of Science
degree in Industrial Pharmacy while working in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs.
Mr Joseph Giglio
1st Year Master of Science in Pharmacy
joseph.giglio.96@um.edu.mt
I graduated as a Pharmacist in 1996 and since then I worked in many different areas of
the profession. I worked as a community Pharmacist, as an Assessor at the Medicines
Authority, as a Lecturer at MCAST, as a Clinical Pharmacist in hospital and as a
Responsible Person with various companies. I completed my Masters of Science in
Pharmacy (Industrial) in 2015.
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B.Sc. (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science Years 1, 2, 3 and B.Pharm (Hons)
Year 4
Mr Julian Fearne
4th Year BSc (Hons) (Pharmaceutical Science)
julian.fearne.11@um.edu.mt
I am Julian Fearne a 4th year pharmacy student. As a Student Representative I aim to
help create and maintain bridges between students and the Faculty. If ever the need
arises please do not hesitate to contact me at your own convenience, I am always willing
to lend a hand.
Mr Sean Meachen
3rd Year BSc (Hons) (Pharmaceutical Science)
sean.meachen.11@um.edu.mt
M.Pharm Course
Ms Marie Claire Bonanno
1st Year Master of Pharmacy
marie-claire.bonanno.10@um.edu.mt
Having been an active executive member of the local Pharmacy Students’ Association
and having been exposed to student representation on a European level, I am aware of
the importance of students being able to express their opinion so as to bring about
change to areas which affect them directly.
Ms Maria Mercieca
1st Year Master of Pharmacy
maria.mercieca.10@um.edu.mt
Through this role, I seek to offer the views of former and current Pharmacy scholars, in
an attempt towards polishing up this honourable degree to reflect our rapidly progressing
society.
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Pharm.D Course
Mr Richard Despott
1st Year Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy
richard.despott@gov.mt
I graduated as Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1991 and obtained my Master in Business
Administration in 2003. In 2014 I completed an MSc in Pharmacy, following which I
began reading for a Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy with a special interest in improving
quality standards in the delivery of Pharmaceutical Care. I have chosen to support the
Board of Studies as I believe in active student participation as a means for enhancing
the learning experience and assisting the academia in ensuring that educational targets
are achieved in an effective and practical manner.
Mr John Vella
1st Year Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy
john.vella.08@um.edu.mt
M.Sc. in Public Health
Dr Sascha Reiff
2nd Year Master of Science in Public Health
sascha.reiff.06@um.edu.mt
I graduated in Medicine in 2011 and am reading for a M.Sc. in Public Health as part of
my training to become a specialist in Public Health Medicine.
Dr Elaine-Claire Lautier
2nd Year Master of Science in Public Health
elaine.c.lautier.00@um.edu.mt
I am currently reading an MSc in Public Health at the University of Malta. I graduated
in Doctor of Medicine and Surgery in 2005 from the same University. In 2009 I
completed an MSc in Nutrition and Psychological Sciences in the UK.
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M.Sc. in Reproductive Health
Dr Mark Brincat
2nd Year Master of Science in Reproductive Health
mark.brincat.08@um.edu.mt
I Graduated in Medicine & Surgery in 2008 and I am currently reading for a Master of
Science in Reproductive Health, and I am aspiring to start specialisation training in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Feel free to contact me should you have any queries or
ideas that could help fellow students during these years.
Dr Karl Cutajar
2nd Year Master of Science in Reproductive Health
kcutajar2502@gmail.com
M.Sc. in Family Medicine
Dr Keith Debono
2nd Year Master of Science in Family Medicine
keith.debono.03@um.edu.mt
I first graduated with a BSc in Radiography in 2007, and later on as a Doctor of Medicine
and Surgery in 2012. I am currently working as a BST in Medicine and reading for an
MSc in Family Medicine. Our main role as student representatives is to gather views
from other peers regarding various aspects of the course and reporting them to the
Department, with the aim of improving the learning experience for current and future
students.
Dr Jacob Vella
2nd Year Master of Science in Family Medicine
jacob.vella.04@um.edu.mt
I am currently a medical doctor in Mater Dei and Masters Student. Having served in
different roles in students' organisations and currently in the Medical Association of Malta
(MAM) I have gained experience and diverse insight from different people and situations.
Updated: Sunday, 19, July, 2015.
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