Are you passionate about enhancing your university experience and making a real impact on your peers’ education?

The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) is looking for enthusiastic student representatives to join the Internal Quality Review (IQR) panels as part of the Periodic Programme Review (PPR) process for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to the continuous improvement of academic programmes, and have your involvement formally recognised on your transcript.

What is the Periodic Programme Review (PPR)?

The PPR is a key element of the University of Malta’s commitment to academic excellence. Every five to six years, all academic programmes undergo this comprehensive peer review to maintain high-quality standards and ensure they continue to meet the needs of students and society. This process aligns with the National Quality Assurance Framework for Further and Higher Education in Malta (NCFHE, 2015).

Why Become a Student Representative?

• Be a Voice for Your Peers: Play a vital role in shaping and improving the quality of education at UM.
• Gain Insightful Experience: Learn how academic reviews are conducted and develop skills in evaluation and constructive feedback.
• Boost Your CV: Enhance your employability with hands-on experience in quality assurance and panel discussions.
• Earn DegreePlus Recognition: Your participation will be formally acknowledged through a DegreePlus study-unit that will appear on your final transcript.

About the IQR Panel

The IQR panel will be chaired by the Pro-Rector for Quality Assurance or their delegate and will include:

1. Two Deans or Directors from outside the reviewed Faculties, Institutes, Centres, or Schools (FICS)
2. Two Members from the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) and/or Quality Support Unit (QSU)
3. Two student representatives from outside the FICS under review

What Are Your Responsibilities?

As a student representative, your main duties include:

• Actively contributing to panel discussions and meetings.
• Providing meaningful feedback on programmes under review.
• Attending and participating in scheduled review meetings.
• Adhering to established policies and procedures.

Who Can Apply?

All current students are welcome to apply. Students who hold the role of Student Representatives on a UM and/or FICS Board/Committee and students who participate in Senate-recognised student societies will be given preference.

How to Apply

Interested? Send an email with the subject line “Student Representatives on IQR Panels” and include:

1. Your full name and surname
2. Your current programme of study
3. Your contact number

Applications must be submitted by Friday, 20 December.

Interested students will be invited to attend an information session.

This is your chance to contribute to the continuous enhancement of UM’s academic programmes and leave your mark on the quality of education at our university. Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience!