DCU News
DCU professor leads anti-bullying campaign
Professor James O’Higgins Norman was appointed to chair a UNESCO initiative to provide practical solutions to stop bullying. Read more…
Bullying
DCU News
DCU Professor recognised in European Commission report
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]DCU Professor’s research on the importance of emotion in education for preventing bullying and its long-term mental health impacts, was cited in a recent set of top-level European reports.
DCU News
DCU study reveals homophobic bullying in primary schools
A recent DCU study carried out by the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre (ABC) found that one in two primary school principals in Ireland have dealt with homophobic bullying.
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National News
DCU team leads research into anti-LGBTI bullying plan for primary schools
The programme, which was developed over the last two years, takes the form of four lessons based in the 5th and 6th class Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum. Research on the programme was led by a team from St. Patrick’s College, DCU comprising of Dr. Bernie Collins, Dr. Seline Keating and Prof. Mark Morgan. Read more…
DCU News
DCU recieves seven bullying and harassment complaints over past five years
DCU has received seven bullying and harassment complaints involving staff members over the past five years. Read more…
Features
Bullying is more than just temporary pain
[dropcap]It[/dropcap] is estimated that 30 percent of young people in Ireland will experience bullying in their lives, which unfortunately often continues into the workplace as an adult.
University News
Irish Universities pay out €3.3 million in legal fees
Irish Universities paid out more than than €3.3 million in legal fees involving staff members between 2010 and 2015. Read more…
News
One in seven bullied at college
College students experiencing bullying of any form are encouraged to approach their course co-ordinator and surround themselves with good people. Read more…