Safety & General Conduct

Gambling Safety First

Gambling is quite common in today’s world, especially with advancements of online gambling. It is important to know that gambling can be very easy to get addicted too. Being a gambling addict can mean the end of college for you. It can mean spending all your grant money on bets or even not being able to afford your fees. If you feel like you may be getting addicted to gambling then talk to someone. There are many supports out there including friends and family. Don’t let gambling take over your life. Stay in control. Your safety is very important to us

Safety Week here in the Students’ Union. As soon as you start your classes, 13-16 Feb, 2023 please make yourself aware of the evacuation procedures for the classrooms, blocks and buildings that you will be using in case there is an incident/fire. This information can be found in the corridors and on doors. It is important to look after your own personal safety, make sure your accommodation is safe and secure, use the roads safe, and also take care around fire. After a night out, NEVER Walk home alone.

General Conduct & Behaviour

Useful Websites: www.gamblersanonymous.ie

Bullying

The Students’ Union have a strong stance of zero tolerance towards bullying. Some of you might read this and think bullying only happens in primary school but in fact it can happen throughout your life and even in the workplace. There are very serious procedures in place in MTU such as the Student Disciplinary Committee and also the Student Ombudsman to deal with such cases.

Bullying can have serious effects on a person. It can lead to dropping out of college, stress, anxiety, depression, attempted suicide, lack of appetite, alcohol and substance abuse. If you are the victim of bullying please do not hesitate to tell someone. You can approach your Class Rep, lecturer, course co-ordinator and your VP Welfare.

Useful Websites: www.spunout.ie/life/category/bullying

Yes, college life is supposed to be about having fun but remember to act responsibly. As an MTU student you represent MTU and yourself. You should respect that. MTU Student Regulations exist to ensure that MTU remains a safe, pleasant and friendly environment for all who occupy it. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with responsible behaviour towards other persons and property within and outside the Institute campuses at all times. Respect and regard must be shown towards your studies, lecturers and any academic activities.

You must not engage in any behaviour which may constitute any inconvenience or nuisance to any person(s) within or outside the University. Failure to comply with any of the regulations will result in a student disciplinary action.

Many of you will be living in the Bishopstown and surrounding areas during the college term. It is essential to remember that you are coming into a community where people have set up homes and have lived here for many, many years. You must respect them and the community as a whole at all times. Here are some tips on staying on the right side of your new neighbours:

• Get to know your neighbours. In your first couple of weeks, call around to the people