TU Dublin Awarded Prestigious Platinum Status in FISU Healthy Campus Certification
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has been awarded the highest level of recognition by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), achieving Platinum certification in its Healthy Campus programme.
Launched in May 2020, the FISU Healthy Campus programme provides a comprehensive framework for universities to evaluate and enhance their impact on health and well-being. Institutions are assessed across seven key domains: physical activity, campus management, mental and social health, nutrition, disease prevention, risk behaviour, environmental responsibility, and sustainability.
FISU, a global leader in university sport since 1949, has expanded its influence to promote holistic wellness in higher education. Currently, 182 universities are registered in the programme, with 85 institutions certified across 43 countries on five continents.
In May 2025, TU Dublin’s Healthy Campus initiative achieved Platinum Accreditation—the programme’s highest distinction—across all five of its campuses. This recognition followed a rigorous evaluation process by FISU.
Jennifer Boyer, TU Dublin’s Vice President for Sustainability, remarked: Achieving the Platinum FISU award reflects TU Dublin’s commitment to ‘Creating a Place of Imagination & Inspiration’ and our dedication to advancing UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. This international accreditation is a milestone achievement that highlights the success of our Healthy Campus programme in fostering a culture of health and well-being across our university community.
The success of the accreditation process was driven by the Healthy Campus Subgroup, led by Dr Teresa Hurley, with collaborative contributions from students, Faculties & Schools, professional services staff, and programmes across all campuses. The evaluation examined the activities planned or developed by the University between the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years.
FISU Evaluation
The FISU evaluation report highlights TU Dublin’s Healthy Campus programme as particularly strong in areas such as campus management, physical activity, disease prevention, and support for the wellbeing, mental and physical health of TU Dublin students and staff. As part of the assessment the University demonstrated clear leadership, strategic vision, and effective coordination across all levels, with outstanding programmes in physical activity and sport, backed by excellent facilities and inclusive access. Notably, disease prevention and mental health services are seen as exemplary, with a recommendation to maintain momentum and remain responsive to emerging needs. Risk behaviour interventions were also noted as well-targeted and valuable, while efforts in environmental sustainability and social responsibility are positive.
Commending TU Dublin’s approach to supporting the well-being of the campus community, FISU Healthy Campus and Development Coordinator, Ivo Carvalhosa, stated: TU Dublin has shown a remarkable holistic approach, and clearly keeps on developing the Healthy Campus programme, vision and mission. We aim to keep the continuous improvements for the promotions of healthier lifestyles for the entire campus community at large, and TU Dublin in an excellent example of how a University can foster these habits into the students and staff daily activities.
One example of a project that helped secure the award is the Healthy Campus Cookbook, a Student Learning with Communities+ (SLWC+) project developed by four third-year students from the Human Nutrition & Dietetics Programme (TU870). The student-led team worked closely with the Healthy Campus group to compile 50 healthy and sustainable recipes, all contributed by of the TU Dublin community.
Speaking about the project, Human Nutrition & Dietetics student Yvonne Stack noted: Our project supports the UN SDGs by educating students and staff on the environmental impact of their dietary choices. By encouraging more sustainable food practices, this initiative contributes to tackling global challenges such as climate change.
TU Dublin’s achievement affirms its position as a leader in health promotion and sustainability in higher education, demonstrating a firm commitment to the well-being of its students, staff, and the wider campus community.
