Pulse Social Democratic Students (Malta)
Pulse - Social Democratic Students of Malta, or simply Pulse is a Student Organisation representing students through various institutions History. Pulse Social Democratic Students of Malta was founded on 19 March 1997, with the purpose of being an active organisation representing students all over the islands. Commencing operations at the G.F. Abela Junior College and the University of Malta, Pulse started fielding candidates for the students’ council elections, with a successful result and a notable track record, especially in KSJC: the Junior College students’ council. In 2012, Pulse continued on its mission to expand its representation , becoming the first-ever recognised student society in MCAST, and therefore increasing its reach to all College campuses in Malta and Gozo. This was followed by recognition as the first-ever political student representation in the Gozo Sixth Form. In December 2013, Pulse obtained an absolute majority of votes and seats in KSM: the MCAST Students’ Council, together with the highest-ever turnout recorded in the Council’s history. Throughout the years, Pulse’s active role in student activism led to active debate and a professional attitude towards student representation. Throughout the years, Pulse voiced students’ concerns on matters such  as stipend availability, public transportation issues, as well as numerous educational affairs. The latter included the campaign with regards to the ‘Legal Studies’ subject at the post-secondary level, which Pulse initiated and successfully moved forward in summer 2013. In September 2013, Pulse opened its Economic Affairs Review Board which compiled and presented the first-ever pre-budget document reaction from a student organisation to Finance Minister Edward Scicluna. Pulse aims to continue expanding its representation in order to continue building on the work conducted so far. Furthermore, with clear aims for the future, the organisation will continue providing effective  representation through clear policies and a student-centered agenda. Executive council. 2020/2021 Executive: President – Isaak Koroma Vice President – Mildred Attard Secretary General – Ylenia Inguanez Deputy Secretary-General – Kyle Barbara Financial Officer – Maverick Grech Asst. Financial Officer – Kieran Chetcuti Public Relations Officer – Daniel Schembri Social Policy Commissioner – Sara Said Education Commissioner – Elisa Gauci Human Resources Officer – Bjorn Caruana International Officer – Jonathan Borg Media Officer – Emily Gatt Events Officer – Anton Camilleri Junior College Coordinator – Gabriel Camilleri Asst. Junior College Coordinator – Clint Cachia University Coordinator – Elisa Dimech MCAST Coordinator – Michela Saliba ITS Coordinator – Dylan Vassallo References. = Campaign 2021 - Focus = Pulse – Social  Democratic Students, has just launched a new campaign with the name ‘Focus’, with the aim of giving students a platform to articulate their opinions as well as raising awareness about headline situations that are kept in the dark by the majority of society. It is time for students to break the silence and be more vocal on certain topics with no shame or guilt. Hence this campaign will be shedding light on mainly three sectors which are: Education, Well-being, and Environment. "COVID-19" has impacted everyone from the early stages of childhood till adulthood let alone adolescents whether it is  psychologically, physically, and/or financially. Studies show that 1 in 4 teenagers struggled with their mental health due to this pandemic yet problems which have been affecting their mental well-being have been existing from the beginning of time. This was never addressed in an appropriate manner. In addition, the pandemic affected the traditional methods of learning and the majority of the educational institutions had to transition to an online-based plan of action overnight leading to multiple flaws in the system. Pulse is known for being at the forefront of speaking on behalf of the students and tackling the situations  presented to them in the best manner possible and the Covid-19 outbreak has not caused a setback in their mission. Not to mention, this global disruption has caused significant effects when it comes to the climate and the environment. During the lockdown, various articles revealed a short-term positive impact such as better air quality however there is still a long way to go especially in terms of single-use plastics, global warming, and many other environmental issues. Pulse has just launched this campaign by means of a video that is circulating all the social media platforms. This video features  Pulse President "Isaak Koroma" and executive members "Elisa Dimech", "Emily Gatt", and "Mariah Zammit" where an overview is given highlighting the traits of the campaign ‘Focus’. Moreover, they are conveying a message to encourage students to not only be part of this campaign but to also engage in student activism and be part of the change. Every student deserves to have their voice heard. Be the change you wish to see in tomorrow’s future. It is your time to make some contribution by joining the campaign!<gallery caption="AGM 2020/21"> </gallery>