Supporting walking on campus with umbrella sharing
In support of the circular and sharing economy, TU Dublin has launched a new umbrella sharing resource across nine main buildings across the University. To encourage walking to, from, between and within campuses, 30 umbrellas are stationed at foyer spaces in the below buildings.
- Croí, Blanchardstown
- Connect, Blanchardstown
- Aungier Street
- Bolton Street
- Sports, Science & Health Building, Tallaght
- Main building, Tallaght
- Parkhouse, Grangegorman
- Rathdown House, Grangegorman
- Lower House, Grangegorman
How it works
The brightly coloured orange umbrellas feature the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Students and staff can borrow an umbrella and return it to the umbrella stand after use.
Why walking every day is important
In Ireland a recent survey showed that more than a third of Irish people said that they never engage in any form of physical exercise. Taking the time out of busy study and work schedules to get involved in sport is a common barrier to people maintaining physically active lifestyles. However, keeping fit and healthy doesn't need to be complicated. Walking daily, as a form of exercise is one of simplest and most effective ways to improve your health. By travelling actively, such as walking to or within campus, people have an opportunity to improve their physical health and sense of well-being.
As partners of the NTA Smarter Travel for Campuses programme TU Dublin encourages students and staff to commute to and within campus using sustainable and active travel modes where possible. If walking to campus is not an option, you might consider engaging in walking on campus as part of your study or workday, or walking to public transport connections.