Having expressed his support for GUG’s cause a month ago – Borg continued to be inundated with requests for support from students based in Gozo, and took action.

“While the exams’ mode of conduct cannot be contested, there is a need for invigilation to take place within the Gozo campus. Like other exams, these should take place within Gozo to reduce setbacks to students having to travel on an important day,” continued Borg’s letter.

GUG maintained that there was no reason that exams which would be conducted through WISEFLOW – an online system through which students can sit exams on a personal laptop – should not require Gozitan students to travel to UoM’s main campus in Msida.

This argument is made more salient when one considers that UoM has a facility in Gozo. 

GUG argues that the functions performed by this campus should be expanded to cater to the growing needs of Gozitan students. 

“I believe that through training of employees and/or a temporary reallocation of resources – a small solution for the next exam session, that makes a big difference to affected students, can be reached.”

UoM students based in Gozo do not just face long commutes during exam sessions, but often have to travel to Msida to attend classes.

Borg’s letter concluded cordially. “I thank you in advance for the commitment I expect from you with regard to this problem, and remain at your disposal if there is a need to discuss the issue further”.

Do you think Gozitans should be allowed to take exams on their home island?