Introduction The GUG (Gozo University Group) has recently conducted a survey amongst Gozitan students about the problems they face during their commute between Gozo and Malta. Methodology & Surveyed Population The survey was done electronically, via the use of Google Forms. The total number of students who filled the survey amounted to 235 students, these [...]
The new schedule for the Gozo Fast Ferry has been announced, and needless to say we as an organisation are deeply disappointed with this recent update. At the beginning of the week, Gozitan students were given good news upon the announcement of the possibility of free use of the Fast Ferry for students and educators, [...]
The beginning of the new scholastic year, on the 26th of September, was met with surprisingly good news regarding updates on the fast ferry. The GUG has long been pushing for updates following the first mentions of the EDU Fast Ferry Card, to which none have been given. We as an organisation have long expressed [...]
As a new scholastic year approaches, Gozitan students are once again faced with the burden of travelling and moving to Malta for University and MCAST. GUG strives to facilitate Gozitan students’ lives regarding both the commute and the new living situations one would be met with, upon commencing one’s tertiary education. In the past few [...]
On the 20th of June 2022, GUG Executive Member’s Eric Grech, Matthias Mercieca, and Estelle Scicluna attended a meeting with the Standing Committee for Gozo Affairs to discuss the topic of connectivity between Malta and Gozo. The individuals present at the meeting included Captain David Bugeja; Head of Transport Malta’s Maritime Directorate, Daniel Borg; Gozo [...]
Gozo’s connectivity with particular focus on the fast ferry service Good afternoon to you all. First off, I would like to thank the Standing Committee for Gozo Affairs for inviting us to join them in this discussion regarding Gozo’s connectivity. The ultimate aim for GUG has always been better connectivity between the islands and more [...]
Financial Officer Report for the year ending 6th May 2022 This academic year 2021/2022 has yet been another challenging year for our organisation. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our main event which is ‘The Annual Christmas Ball’ from which we generate the majority revenue, was cancelled. However, we managed to generate some revenue from the [...]
Għaddiet sena u oħra u erġajna wasalna għal-laqgħa ġenerali. Din is-sena ma kinitx nieqsa mill-isfidi li jkollu eżekuttiv. Il-pandemija tal-Covid-19 ma għamlitx l-affarijiet faċli u kellna nadattaw skont il-bżonn. Sfortunatament minħabba il-pandemija tal-Covid-19, il-ballu ma setax isir minħabba l-każijiet attivi li kien hemm. Ċertament din kienet l-aħjar deċiżjoni li stajna ħadna minkejja li xorta waħda [...]
The Gozo University Group held its Annual General Meeting on the 8th of May 2022 at Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, Gozo, returning back to a physical AGM after 2 years of the meeting being held via Zoom. The meeting, which was chaired by Mark Farrugia, commenced with an address by the President, Owen Teuma, followed [...]
The GUG has just been informed that, despite the fact that the Fast Ferry Services were suspended for today, the 7th of February 2022, due to inclement weather, bus route X300 is still not operating as promised. Just a few days ago, the GUG and KSU were notified that if the fast ferry services were suspended, [...]
