Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences

Student Representatives

Student Representatives

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.

  • Fabrizio Cali

Doctor of Philosophy 

  • Ottavia Verdirame

Bachelor of Communications (Honours) 

  • Daphne Xuereb Vella

Bachelor of Communications (Honours) 

Diploma in Journalism
Bachelor of Communications (Honours)
Master of Arts in Media and Communications

Ms Giulia Marie Debattista
Bachelor of Communications (Honours) - 1st Year

Ms Lena Maria Knaus
Bachelor of Communications (Honours) - 3rd Year
Hello! My name is Lena and I am originally from Austria. I have been living in Malta since starting my degree in 2020. In my free time I really enjoy creative writing and doing music-related stuff. It’s very exciting to represent the student body. I am always ready to receive messages about things that you might want to change, or things that you just want to be discussed. Please don’t hesitate to message me - especially international students! I know that experiences at University can be quite varied, and I would like everybody to have a positive experience. Hope to hear from you all soon!

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts (taught)
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts (by research)

Ms Michela Cassar
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts - 1st Year
Hi everyone, my name is Michela and I am a first year Digital Arts student. I am particularly passionate about visual storytelling and graphic design. I feel ecstatic to be a student representative because I am eager to help out my peers in any way I can. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or suggestions. Let us make these next few years together memorable and enjoyable!

Ms Chenyu Dai
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts- 1st Year
Greetings! I am Chenyu Dai (Murcy), a Chinese student who had been in Malta since 2019, interested in story writing and manga drawing. After spending 4 years studying at the local college, I am now a 1st year fresher at UM. It is my honour to be a representative of us fellow students, and I will bring out my best to carry out the responsibility. May you have any queries and complaints please feel free to contact me, I will reply as soon as I have time. It is crucial to know what troubles you for a better study experience.


https://www.um.edu.mt/maks/students/studentrepresentatives/