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ATU Signs Healthy Campus Charter, Strengthening Commitment to Well-Being
The Healthy Campus Charter and Framework has been officially signed by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) President Dr Orla Flynn, Yvonne Kennedy of the Healthy Campus team, and President of the ATU St Angela’s Students’ Union, Rhianna Foley McGuire.
The Healthy Campus Charter and Framework has been officially signed by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) President Dr Orla Flynn, Yvonne Kennedy of the Healthy Campus team, and President of the ATU St Angela’s Students’ Union, Rhianna Foley McGuire.
The signing of the charter marks a significant step in ATU’s commitment to fostering a healthier campus environment. By endorsing the initiative, the university pledges to prioritise well-being for all members of the campus community, promoting healthier lifestyles, mental and physical health, and a supportive atmosphere. This commitment aims to create a safer, more inclusive academic setting that enhances both student success and sustainable institutional growth.
Dr Elaine Mooney, Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics at ATU St Angela’s, emphasised the broader impact of the initiative, stating: “Today’s university students are tomorrow’s professionals, and through the Healthy Campus movement, graduates are empowered to become future leaders of change in their own communities.”
The ATU St Angela’s campus was selected as the venue for the signing due to its role as co-host of the International Health Promoting Campuses (IHPC) Conference, which will take place in Limerick from 16th to 19th June 2025.
Dr Helen Maguire, Head of the School of Home Economics at ATU St Angela’s, added: “Co-hosting this important event with the University of Limerick is yet another example of our common goals across higher education in Ireland. With a full programme of events and a wonderful line-up of speakers, we know this conference will offer valuable insights from past learnings to future initiatives as we expand on health promotion in our universities and colleges.”
The launch event was attended by colleagues from across ATU’s campuses, all of whom play key roles in Healthy Campus and well-being initiatives.
Guests of honour included Caroline Mahon, National Healthy Campus Coordinator from the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and her colleague Kristen Venianakis of Healthy Campus HEA, who both welcomed ATU’s commitment to fostering a culture of health and well-being in higher education institutions across Ireland.
