Who We Are

ESHEILD is one of five initatives selected nationally for funding under the Department of Health’s Prevention and Education Funding Programme.

Based in University College Cork, we are a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to reducing drug-related harms among students in Higher Education Institutions across Ireland.

Who We Are

ESHEILD is one of five initatives selected nationally for funding under the Department of Health’s Preventation and Education Funding Programme.

Based in University College Cork, we are a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to reducing drug-related harms among students in Higher Education Institutions across Ireland.

Meet the Team

MyUSE

A web-based digital intervention tool tailored to students in Higher Education.

  • Draws on evidence-based behavioural science
  • Developed by experts in collaboration with students
  • Provides an anonymous and secure platform

The Framework for Response to the Use of Illicit Substances within Higher Education

A suite of institutional recommendations from the Department of Higher Education (now DFERIS).

  • Four core actions and 12 additional recommendations
  • Developed by an expert Rapid Response Group
  • Aligned with national policy & the Healthy Campus Initiative

How We Support our Institutional Partners

Our approach offers a structured yet flexible implementation process, developed to align with institutional systems and priorities. Find out how we support institutions through each stage of implementation – from early planning to launch and beyond.

How We Support our Institutional Partners

Our approach offers a structured yet flexible implementation process, developed to align with institutional systems and priorities. Find out how we support institutions through each stage of implementation – from early planning to launch and beyond.