Oberstown shortlisted for three KeepWell Awards 2020
We are delighted to be shortlisted for three Ibec KeepWell Awards 2020 which celebrate companies who successfully implement corporate wellbeing strategies:
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Oberstown Deputy Director Damien Hernon on Newstalk with Pat Kenny
Our Deputy Director, Damien Hernon, was on Newstalk with Pat Kenny on Friday January 24th discussing the supports offered in Oberstown to young people in conflict with the law. Listen back here: https://newstalk.com/listen-back (starts at 2:01:58).The DCU LEAD programme is just one initiative in a range of employee development and support activities available at Oberstown.
The DCU LEAD programme is just one initiative in a range of employee development and support activities available at Oberstown. Running alongside the learning and development strategy is a comprehensive health and well-being strategy that has led the way in the promotion of staff well-being.
Ensuring a children’s rights approach to young people in detention
Oberstown recognises the need to empower the voices of young people on Campus. The Campus Council is a key initiative through which young people have their voices heard.
The Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty was launched at the United Nations in Geneva
The Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty was launched at the United Nations in Geneva on 19th November 2019. The study, commissioned by the UN, is the world’s first comprehensive analysis of all forms of child detention – from institutional care to child justice, from children imprisoned with parents to migrant detention.
Oberstown welcomes 3rd level institutions to the campus for Open Day
We held a fantastic 3rd level Open Day on campus in October and were delighted to be joined by representatives from IT Carlow, IT Sligo, Waterford IT, Athlone IT, and Technological University Dublin. We look forward to working together in the future!
