The AGM is the highest body within the Association during which the outgoing Executive Board presents the work achieved during their term. FHS students have the opportunity to review the work of the Association and vote accordingly.

The agenda for the AGM follows clause 4.5 of the Association's statute, which reads:

4.5. The agenda of the AGM will consist of the following:
4.5.1. Appointment of Chairperson.
4.5.2. Approval of the minutes.
4.5.3. Matters arising.
4.5.4. Reading of the Faculty Student Representative’s / Representatives’ report.
4.5.5. Reading and approval of the MHSA Executive members report.
4.5.6. Reading and approval of the Human Resources Officer’s report.
4.5.7. Reading and approval of the Financial report, delivered by the Outgoing Treasurer of the organisation
4.5.8. Reading and approval of the Secretary General’s report.
4.5.9. Reading and approval of Vice-President’s report.
4.5.10. Reading and approval of the President’s report.
4.5.11. Appointment of the Auditor.
4.5.12. Appointment of the Advocate.
4.5.13. Appointment of the Committee for Executive Review.
4.5.14. Vote on motions brought forward to the GM and amendments to the statute.
4.5.15. Appointment of electoral commissioner when the nominations received exceeds the number of posts available to form the new EB. If an election is not required, the new board members are approved. If an election is required the AGM follows Article 5.

Delegates interested in contesting for the MHSA Executive Board are invited to fill a nomination form, which should be signed by the nominee, a proponent, and secondant. This can be accessed through the MHSA website (https://static1.squarespace.com/.../MHSA+Nomination+Form.pdf).

The proponent must be a delegate of MHSA and the secondant must be an MHSA Executive Board member. This year the AGM will take place online, therefore, all nomination forms must be sent to the Chairperson by email during the AGM.

All students are invited to the AGM however only MHSA members are allowed to vote. Those wishing to attend should fill in the google form below, whereby a zoom link will be sent to you in due course (https://forms.gle/PHdJkkqE8zXnb79T6).

MHSA is proud to collaborate with Malta Mindfulness Centre to bring to you 90 minutes of Mindfulness practice which will be delivered by Mr. Aksobhin Tracy.

Implementing daily mindfulness practice may have many advantages
Reduces stress and anxiety levels
Lessens chronic pain
Improves sleep
Decreases burnout

Join us on the 12th of April at 5pm

Everyone is welcome to join and no previous experience is required.

We look forward to seeing you remotely

Please apply using the link below
https://forms.gle/yczCZdkBsS72wqFCA

T.R.A.I.N. is a great opportunity to build and strengthen your skills necessary to make you part of such a special organisation that MHSA is We have prepared for you pointers and case scenarios to train and guide you on how to deal with any issues that you are most likely to encounter while working within an organisation, but also giving you an insight of this life-altering experience

Current board members and three panelists will also be sharing their experience as members within an organisation and also possibly passing on some views that, together with your ideas would allow MHSA to make a mark on the students in our faculty, and even the public.

Join us on Zoom on the 11th of April from 14.00 to 16.00. The link would be sent prior to the event.

~All those interested in joining our executive team for the next term must attend this event~

Kindly fill out the application below

Application Form: https://forms.gle/t4YBunJi4MXhy8Uz9

How has technology affected the healthcare setting due to current events? And how has technology helped healthcare professionals on a daily basis in their practice?

Join us for a discussion on the 3rd April at 11:30 to hear what our panelists have to say.

Have you ever thought of becoming more actively involved as a student and enrich your University life? This Saturday, 27th of March you are being invited to get to know what MHSA is and what is its purpose within the Faculty of Health Sciences We will also be introducing all the Executive Board Offices and having a fun round of Trivia

The Zoom link will be posted on the event page a few minutes before the start of the event.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScYyfnM45m.../viewform...

Hope to see you there!!

Women's Health is a subject that has not been talked about much due to the taboo, especially when it comes to endometriosis.

Join us in a discussion on Saturday 27th March at 10:30

As part of MHSA’s celebration of World Applied Food Sciences and Nutrition Day as well as World Obesity Day, you are invited to ‘Walk from Obesity’ with us on the 10th of March.

What is required??
Track a 5Km walk or jog and show us your route by tagging @MHSA on your Facebook and Instagram stories as well as @oakberry, @MT Coast, @FishExpress

We will be picking 3 lucky participants to win a free bowl from @oakberry, €15 voucher from @MT Coast Ltd. and €15 from @Fish Express

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. A time of family, love, laughter, and giving.

MHSA, S-Cubed, and UM Futsal have teamed up to offer you a platform to 'Share Your Gift' by hosting a talent show for students and student organisations at the University of Malta.

We are inviting you to put together an act of talent (whether singing, dancing, puppetry, or anything else under the sun) to share with our university cohort, all in good spirits.

We would like to emphasise that we are looking for participation over the best voices or dance moves! The event is all about having fun, so anyone is welcome to apply.

These acts will be pre recorded, and edited together to be streamed on the 18th December, 2020. Besides this, we will be opening a donation link on the streaming night to donate to Step Up For Parkinsons , in this time of sharing and giving.
More information about the entity can be found in this link: https://stepupforparkinsons.com/

There is an option of attending our filming sessions, or pre recording the footage from home if less comfortable. Our filming sessions will offer temperature checks, regular sanitiser points, and assurance of no contact with other participants (except for the organisators and filming crew - at a distance, of course). Should you wish to participate, please fill in the following google form with the appropriate details: https://forms.gle/P2i8Lk7KxbdcyJqQ9.

Filming date: 13/12/20
Streaming date: 18/12/20

On the night of the streaming, our sponsors will be making door to door stops with treats and offers...so stay tuned for our announcements!

For any further questions do not hesistate to contact us on policy.umfutsal@gmail.com, leisureofficer.mhsa@gmail.com, or leisure@scubed.org.mt

Following the success of last year's quiz nights, MHSA is proud to host another edition of 'Merry Quizmas' - MHSA's very own Christmas themed quiz night this December .

The event will be carried out online so you can easily take part in the comfort of your own home.

All you have to do is form a team of 3-5 people and designate a team leader.

Apply using the following google form: https://forms.gle/Dny47bzZkpxpJ7VY8

: €5 per person
: Online Event via Zoom
: 20:00

The team leader must collect all the money and send the money via Revolut on the following number: +356 99344888.

Registration is vital for this event. MHSA reserves the right to turn down anyone that has not registered on the day of the event, as well as anyone else that does not comply with the aforementioned rules.

The Christmas season is finally upon us and we would love to celebrate it again with you on campus .

The festive season has brought about one of the most anticipated events of the year - Christmas on Campus, organised by KSU - Kunsill Studenti Universitarji. MHSA will be present on Quad were we shall have various activities and games, competitions, and of course Mulled Wine available to purchase.

This event shall take place on Friday 11th December, commencing at 10:00 - 13:00. Any proceedings made, shall be donated to The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation and Dar Tal-Providenza Siggiewi .

So make sure to come and join us and encourage your friends to tag along! Don’t forget to bring your own reusable cups, we care for the environment too.

Help MHSA and TDM 2000 Malta break the mental health stigma as part of the "Psych of the Times" campaign!

We will be having a stand including several activities in order to educate society and 'Break the Taboo'. We hope to see you there!

Join us on Friday 30th October at Gwardamangia Blood Donation Centre to lend a helping hand. Donate blood to those in need, your body will refund you within a few weeks!

Apply through the following link:
https://forms.gle/T3S1GhLv68JSnKX3A

During the month of October, MHSA is organising a physical training session for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where all proceedings will be donated to the "Action for Breast Cancer Foundation".

So join us on Monday, 26th of October for a fun hour of physical exercise in aid of a good cause. Attendance is a donation fee of €7 only.

More details will be posted soon.

Apply through the following link: https://forms.gle/YCf86PnW5Dj4FUsa7

See you there!

In times of stress, people choose different coping mechanisms; some if which can be more harmful than beneficial.

Join us this Saturday for a workshop on the more beneficial coping mechanisms!

Congratulations future health care professionals, you’ve made it!
This is going to be a great and memorable adventure, without a doubt the best years of your life! What better way to start it than a visit to our stand to familiarise yourself with what you can expect during your years at university. It’s completely normal to feel lost and overwhelmed but MHSA is here for you now and all throughout your university life.
As MHSA, we will be present at the Faculty of Health Sciences in order to provide you with useful information about your course including: timetable resources, helping with lecture room locations, enrollment as a member of our organisation, joining our subcommittee, important dates and talks to attend, and answering all of your burning freshers' questions.
We shall have various activities and don’t forget to participate in this year’s Fresher’s competition. There will also be some really cool freebies for you to take away. Don't fall into the health science trap, take this opportunity to kickstart university life in the most active way.
Membership applications will also be accepted for those who want to fulfill their health science student life. Membership costs €7 but it is worth much more than that, including a free goodie bag, discounts at events, discounted prices from our sponsors, job opportunities and so much more.
We are so excited to meet you, show you around, and help you start this new, crazy, journey off on the right foot!

Congratulations future health care professionals, you’ve made it!

This is going to be a great and memorable adventure, without a doubt the best years of your life! What better way to start it than a visit to our stand to familiarise yourself with what you can expect during your years at university. It’s completely normal to feel lost and overwhelmed but MHSA is here for you now and all throughout your university life.

As MHSA, we will be present at Freshers’ week in order to provide you with useful information about your course including: timetable resources, helping with lecture room locations, enrollment as a member of our organisation, joining our subcommittee, important dates and talks to attend, and answering all of your burning freshers' questions.

We shall have various activities and don’t forget to participate in this year’s Fresher’s competition. There will also be some really cool freebies for you to take away. Don't fall into the health science trap, take this opportunity to kickstart university life in the most active way.

Membership applications will also be accepted for those who want to fulfil their health science student life. Membership costs €7 but it is worth much more than that, including a free goodie bag, discounts at events, discounted prices from our sponsors, job opportunities and so much more.
We are so excited to meet you, show you around, and help you start this new, crazy, journey off on the right foot!

Have you been feeling stressed lately? Evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation decreases stress 🧘🏻‍♀️.

Join us on Wednesday 21st October at 4:30 - 5:30 for an online Zoom Meditation session!

Fill in the link below to participate: https://forms.gle/ATKcMbEiecPXAjao8

Join us for 'Mental Health and the Media', a discussion where we shall spark a conversation about various aspects of the media's influence on well-being.

We will be having various speakers who will be tackling the topic in different ways.

The event will be live streamed on Facebook. We will be accepting questions on the live stream and also on MHSA and TDM 2000 Malta's Instagram accounts.

It will be held on Saturday 17th October at The Point. All COVID-19 regulations will be adhered to. We hope to see you there, both online or physically.

Following last years success, MHSA’s Research Expo is yet to happen once again. Through this event, students are given the opportunity to further delve into the world of research carried out by Faculty of Health Sciences students, and win the chance to present their research (this time, virtually) at the 2021 edition of International Conference for Health And Medical Students (ICHAMS) in February.
Participants will present their dissertation research in a poster presentation format to both the general attendees as well as an esteemed panel of judges who will be critiquing the research presented and selecting our winners. Prizes are yet to be announced so stay tuned.
If you're interested in presenting your research and getting in the chance of taking it up (virtually) to an international level, join in MHSA’s Research Expo by filling in the online form below.
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Eligibility to participate is explained within the registration form. Registration is at the cost of €15.
Deadline for registration is the 13th of October 2019 at 23:59.
Participant cohort is open to those having graduated in 2018, 2019 or those to be graduating later this year.
The event is open to the public. €5 entrance tickets can be purchased by contacting any one of our Executive Board members.
For further information please do not hesitate to send an email on international.mhsa@gmail.com or contact the page!

MHSA is inviting students within FHS for an influenza vaccination workshop and drive, together with MMSA and the Infection Control Unit at Mater Dei.

The workshop will provide students with the necessary information and an opportunity to administer the Influenza Vaccination to other students (therefore those present will be receiving the vaccination). 

For the drive, the students will be going to parts of Mater Dei Hospital to administer the vaccination to staff and patients. The student must be supervised when administering the vaccination.

This will be open to nursing, mental health nursing, and midwifery students who have completed their first year of studies (2nd years and up). Applications are on a first come first serve basis.

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Apply through the following link: https://forms.gle/JhFLLemWAXDsw52BA  

Get ready to sweat!

Grab your friends, families, and join us for a free workout session for World Physiotherapy Day 💪 We encourage you to bring a mat, towel, and plenty of water along.

We will be keeping this event as safe as possible by taking this workout outdoors and social distancing. It is therefore important to apply through the following link to ensure adequate space❗

Apply through the following link: https://forms.gle/SuoKdgbNt98bPkhZ8

MHSA would like to invite volunteers to participate in our Environment Day on the 3rd of September.

We will be meeting in Ghadira bay at 9am to clean-up the beach as well as volunteer with the turtle nest  . Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

MHSA will strictly abide to social distancing measures as well as other Covid-19 regulations which are currently in place. We also encourage everyone attending to bring with them and wear a mask or a visor at all times. Please do not attend this event if you are feeling sick or are showing symptoms of Covid-19, have been in contact with someone that resulted positive or have just returned from abroad.

Registration is vital for this event. MHSA reserves the right to turn down anyone that has not registered on the day of the event, as well as anyone else that does not comply with the aforementioned rules.

https://forms.gle/PFgSBWUvmWadt86i8 

As a start to our exciting new term, MHSA would like to invite you to their yearly welcome event – ‘Meet the Exec’ which will be held on Friday 7th August at the Lucky Goose, Ta’ Xbiex.

Get to know us and hear our ideas for the term while enjoying a glass of beer, wine, or drink of choice and some good food . Everyone is welcome! From student organisations to uni students, we can’t wait to meet you all!

Admission is €10 which includes a selection of finger food and two complimentary drinks. Additional drinks are also discounted by 20% all night!

Let us know you’ll be there by filling in the form below:

https://forms.gle/ZeCk3xQprTK5qGNG9 

If you are inclined in choosing a course within the Faculty of Health Sciences and want to make a difference in someone’s life keep on reading!

MHSA’s Faculty Talk is the perfect opportunity to get to know about the various courses offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, these are:

⁃ Radiography
⁃ Podiatry
⁃ Physiotherapy
⁃ Midwifery
⁃ Nursing
⁃ Occupational Therapy
⁃ Mental Health Nursing
⁃ Medical Physics
⁃ Food science and nutrition
⁃ Communication therapy
⁃ Applied biomedical sciences

Various speakers representing all the courses available will explain further what each course entails and thus, help you get a better idea of the work involved.

We will also have a Q and A session at the end to tackle any questions you may have.

So join us online on Saturday the 11th of July, via ZOOM session to make sure you are well informed before submitting your application.

As always we are more than willing to answer any questions.... so please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Apply through the following link:
https://forms.gle/tsCLQQGVr9WjYhmT7

Blood donations are greatly needed throughout the year, but especially during these times. Join MHSA in donating blood to celebrate World Blood Donor Day .

1 blood donation can save 3 lives!

Due to the current situation, all measures and precautions are being taken to protect all donors and staff, including hygiene, social distancing, etc.

Donors must choose a preferred time to donate (11:00-15:00), being in groups of 5 so as to prevent having large groups.

Apply through the following link: https://forms.gle/nTRKFgNqRJv9tBrt6

PS: Don't forget your face mask! 

The AGM is the highest body within the Association during which the outgoing Executive Board presents the work achieved during this term. FHS students have the opportunity to review the work of the Association and vote accordingly.

Delegates interested in contesting for the MHSA Executive Board are invited to fill a nomination form, which should be signed by the nominee, a proponent and secondant. The proponent must be a delegate of MHSA and the secondant must be a MHSA Executive Board member.

This year the AGM will take place online, therefore, all nomination forms must be sent to the Chairperson by email during the AGM.

All students are invited to the AGM however only MHSA members are allowed to vote, hence, identification must be presented on arrival. A link to attend the AGM will be available on the day.

Following is the agenda of the AGM pursuant to sub-article 4.4:
4.4.1 Appointment of Chairperson
4.4.2 Approval of the minutes
4.4.3 Matters arising
4.4.4 Reading of the Faculty Student Representative’s /
Representatives’ report
4.4.5 Reading and approval of the MHSA Executive members report.
4.4.6 Reading and approval of the Financial report
4.4.7 Reading and approval of the Secretary General’s report
4.4.8 Reading and approval of Vice-President’s report
4.4.9 Reading and approval of the President’s report
4.4.10 Vote on motions brought forward to the General Meetings and amendments to statute.
4.4.11 Appointment of electoral commissioner when the nominations received exceeds the number of posts available to form the new EB. If an election is not required, the new board members are approved. If an election is required the AGM follows article 5.