Alcohol-free lodgings on rise

The number of students opting for alcohol-free accommodation at UCC has increased fourfold this year, from just six to 24. The rise in demand has convinced UCC Campus Accommodation to expand the scheme further by introducing a dedicated social programme as part of a move towards wellbeing housing. The initiative is being promoted under an action plan to reduce alcohol-related harm among students as part of the UCC Health Matters initiative, which won the overall prize at last year’s Irish Healthcare Awards. Originally 48 students applied for alcohol-free accommodation this year, but this figure subsequently decreased to 24 — 16…