Barcelona Exchange!
Do you think you deserve a break relaxing in the sun after the stressful exams?
Do you enjoy making new friends?
Would you really like a cheap getaway?
Not a student any more but would still like a short break?
This is the trip for you!
UMGS is giving you the opportunity to go to Barcelona! For how much? Just about €70!
Read more HERE!
EGEA - European Geography Association for Students and Young Geographers
Do you want to connect to other young people around Europe with interests in urbanisation, geology, geomorphology, demographics, environmental management and other aspects of geography?
EGEA Malta is your gateway to several exchanges, congresses and academic debates. All UMGS members can simply sign up into the EGEA website www.egea.eu in order to start their new European adventure.
Also, if you are not interested in the exchanges it doesn't mean you should miss out on EGEA... join anyway!
UMGS Alarmed by New National Curriculum
A group of geography students (at bachelors and masters level) and graduates, co-ordinated by the University of Malta Geographical Society (UMGS) have compiled a report about the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2011 (currently in its consultation phase) proposed by the National Curriculum Review Committee.
The report focuses on highlighting the fact that there appear to be inconsistencies in the new curriculum proposed by authorities with regards to Geography. This is because the Maltese and English versions of the NCF, and a parliamentary question (PQ 28679, Sitting No. 391 - 11/10/2011 06:00 PM, Legislature XI asked by Hon. Joe Mizzi MP entitled Kurrikulu Minimu Nazzjonali - suġġett tal-ġeografija) seem to contradict each other on the role of Geography in secondary schools.
In the Parliamentary Question it seems to suggest that Geography will remain a subject that can be chosen between the first and the third years of secondary schooling. However, the report itself fails to list it as one of the other suggested areas of studies which schools may choose to offer between form three and five. [read full article here]
UMGS' Services
Here are some of the services the UMGS is now offering to YOU!
The UoM Geography Division's Website
The Geography Division's website on the University of Malta site can be found by clicking HERE.
UMGS Links
UMGS YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/UMGSmalta
UMGS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/umgs_malta
UMGS Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/umgsmalta
UMGS Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37855171794
UMGS LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2038820?trk=tyah
EGEA: www.egea.eu
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