Author
Gráinne Hand
Title
Assistant Director
Arcadia Ireland
Wellness Wednesday: Return to School Self care
A few years ago I completed Mental Health First Aid training as an employee of the University. Since the training, they send out regular updates on mental health related topics and this week I would like to share some of those. In their recent update… More
Wellness Wednesday: The value of a catch up
This week, my supervisor, our Director, suggested that I reach out to a colleague who we have worked with for quite some time. In my case, eighteen years. There were maybe one or two suggestions for the call but it was really meant to be a catch up.… More
Wellness Wednesday: Farewell to John Hume - a person who made a difference
This week, Ireland and beyond learned of the death of John Hume, a Northern Irish politician widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the recent political history of Ireland and one of the architects of the Northern Ireland peace process… More
Wellness Wednesday: The Irish staycation
Even if it feels strange, it is important to take a break! One drizzly, dark early July morning in Dublin, I felt very tempted to travel outside of Ireland. I even went so far as looking up package deals to the places that many Irish would usually flock… More
Wellness Wednesday: Co-Curricular Virtual Events Student Engagement
"Just try new things. Don't be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar" Michelle Obama We cannot believe that June has already passed! At the start of the month we were joined by our Virtual Europe students for their courses being directed by… More