podge Henry Archives – The College View

Podge Henry thinks that the smart consent project was his proudest moment

April 18, 2018

DCUSU VP for welfare and equality sat down with The College View and spoke to us about his achievements and difficulties over the last year in the Students’ Union and spoke also about Shanowen Shakedown.

DCU calls for regulation of student accommodation sector

April 4, 2018

DCU are calling on policy makers to regulate “the escalating and uncontrolled pricing” of the student housing sector.

Two students hospitalised over bad batch of drugs

March 20, 2018

Two NUI Galway students were hospitalised after taking a “bad batch” of drugs.

DCU to host Body and Soul week

February 21, 2018

DCU’s Body and Soul week hopes to help students develop a positive self-image through events centred around body confidence and mindfulness.

Students reporting mental health problems rises by almost 50 per cent

February 21, 2018

The number of first year students with reported mental health conditions rose by 46 per cent in the last academic year, according to a new study. This increase is most likely linked to improved supports

Permission required – sexual harassment needs to stop

February 14, 2018

In the wake of claims of sexual harassment in Cambridge university, a number of Irish students have come forward with stories of sexual assault and harassment, experienced in Irish universities.

Wellness Wednesday kicks off in DCU

November 15, 2017

Wellness Wednesdays continued this week with talks on assertiveness and lifestyle coaching on the Glasnevin campus and Katie Gallagher performing on St Patrick’s campus.

DCU tops the table in female academia

November 15, 2017

DCU is the leading university in Ireland for female academia, according to figures released in a report by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

DCUSU hold Best Possible Start Week for new students

October 11, 2017

Best Possible Start Week was held in DCU last and run by Welfare Officer Podge Henry. Events were held throughout the week on both the Glasnevin and St. Pat’s campuses and were in conjunction with

Double digit rent increases continue in Dublin

September 27, 2017

The cost of renting nationally is 11.8 percent higher than this time last year, and rents in Dublin have risen an average of 12.3 percent annually according to a report released by Daft.ie. This is the

Podge Henry SU Spread

September 27, 2017

Helping with the vast numbers of students seeking accommodation has been his “most stressful time by far” according to New VP for Welfare and Equality Podge Henry.