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Students for quality assurance: your chance to make a difference!

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

Join S4QA – UM’s ever-growing pool of student reviewers!

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 2025-2026 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 the University of Malta’s way of keeping your courses top-notch. Every five to six years, each programme gets a full review by a team of academic experts including students to make sure it stays relevant and of high quality.

The review looks at how well the programme prepares you for the real world, whether it meets students’ needs, and how it can keep improving. It’s all part of the University’s commitment to giving you the best possible learning experience and aligning with Malta’s National Quality Assurance Framework.

In short — the PPR helps make sure your course keeps evolving, just like you do!

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 the DegreePlus study-unit DGP0010 - Students for Quality Assurance (S4QA), that will appear on your final transcript.

About the IQR Panels

The IQR panels lead the PPR process for a Faculty, Institute, Centre or School (FICS), and are composed as follows:
• Two Deans or Directors from outside the reviewed FICS
• Two Members from the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC)
• Two student representatives from outside the FICS under review, chosen from those applying for this expression of interest

What Are Your Responsibilities?

As a student representative, your main duties include:
• Providing meaningful feedback on programmes under review.
• Attending and actively contributing in scheduled panel discussions and meetings (typically three).
• 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 are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested? Send an email with the subject line “Student Representatives on IQR Panels” and include:
• Your full name and surname
• Your current programme of study
• Your contact number

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!