DCU in the Community

17/04/2026

DCU in the Community is offering a free 6-week politics course, entitled 'Power & Politics'. In this course participants will explore how history is politicised and used to serve power, shape political agendas, and legitimise authority through a series of case studies ranging from colonial empires to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

This course is completely free of charge, taking place on DCU Glasnevin campus on Wednesday mornings from 10.00-12.00. For more information and to register, please go to:

This six-week course examines how history is politicised and used to serve power, shape political agendas, and legitimise authority through a series of case studies ranging from colonial empires to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Participants will explore how historical narratives are constructed, challe...

11/03/2026

Unleash your creativity in the Acrylic Painting Workshop Series, designed to welcome adult artists of all skill levels.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, our guided sessions provide a supportive environment to explore your creativity and socialise with like-minded individuals within the community.
This series of workshops are delivered in partnership with Ballymun Library.

Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Dates: 11 April - 23 May
Duration: 7 weeks (There will be no class on the weekend of the May Bank Holiday)
Venue: Ballymun Library

Registration: Follow this link to register

Unleash your creativity in the Acrylic Painting Workshop Series, designed to welcome adult artists of all skill levels. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, our guided sessions provide a supportive environment to explore your creativity and soci...

24/02/2026

Introduction to Climate Communication and Media Literacy Course is still accepting registrations until 2 March. Join us to explore how climate and sustainability topics are shaped in the media, understand misinformation, and create your own media piece.

Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Dates: 23 February - 30 March
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: DCU Glasnevin Campus

Registrations will remain open until 2 March at https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/visit-dcu/currentcourses

23/02/2026

DCU in the Community is offering a free 6-week English Fiction programme looking at the theme of climate change and how we engage with nature in literature.

In this course, particiapnts will learn how to navigate a world of climate change through fiction.
In these uncertain times, how can the “stories we tell” better enable us to be climate conscious individuals?
Can art and literature make this world a better place? J

oin this class to engage in some lively debates about climate change, the relevance of literature, and much more. Come, read, tell your stories, and be creative this spring, by joining this Climate Fiction course offered by DCU in the Community.

Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Dates: 05 March - 09 April
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: DCU Glasnevin Campus

Registration at

DCU in the Community offers educational and creative courses for adults of all ages. These short programmes are suitable for learners who haven’t engaged with higher education before, or those who wish to return to it. The courses are held on DCU Glasnevin campus as well as in Ballymun, Finglas an...

27/01/2026

DCU in the Community is offering a free 6-week course entitled 'An Introduction to Climate Change and Media Literacy'.

In this course, participants will explore how climate and sustainability issues are communicated in the media, from news and social media to everyday conversations. Participants will develop practical skills to critically assess information, understand misinformation, and create a simple media piece focused on climate and sustainability.

Details:

Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Dates: 23 February - 30 March
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: DCU Glasnevin Campus

Check out our Website for more details: https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/visit-dcu/currentcourses

25/11/2025

Apply Now: Two Visual Artist in Residence Opportunities at DCU.

Application deadline: Friday January 2nd, 12pm.

Find out more and apply at https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/what-we-do/employment-opportunities

13/11/2025

You and your family are invited to visit and explore Glasnevin and St Patrick's campuses, engage with students and academics, ask questions and discover what makes life at DCU unique.

Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Glasnevin Campus *only*

Date: Saturday 15 November 2025
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Glasnevin Campus and St Patrick's Campus

*Please note our St Patrick's Campus will only be open for Saturday's event.

For more information and to register for DCU’s November Open Days, please visit:https://www.dcu.ie/openday?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22386774395&gbraid=0AAAAADFytaX3nuhPmZG9OOyobFbx-jK6D&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6cT6XXE_vUb92BXFv2HEDExT6gZxNYGsoW8qwPwmo9Rumz3jE_nOiRoCq0IQAvD_BwE

11/11/2025

Exploring the Cosmos — Free Public Event at DCU

Join us on Tuesday, November 11th at 7pm for an evening of cosmic discovery, hosted by the DCU Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity as part of Space Week.

Location: Room FTG11, Polaris Building, Dublin City University, Dublin 9
Admission: Free — Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/exploring-the-cosmos-tickets-1907292736919?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗓️ Agenda:

19:00 – Introduction — Dr. Peter Taylor
19:15 – The Sun and Space Weather — Dr. David Long
19:45 – Gravitational Waves: Listening to Cosmic Whispers — Prof. Brien Nolan
20:15 – Coffee Break ☕
20:30 – The History of Our Sun: Where Did It All Start? — Ciara O'Sullivan
21:00 – The Economical Universe: Physical Laws and Minimization — Dr. Abraham Harte

Join us for an evening of talks exploring the mysteries of our cosmos, from space weather to gravitational waves. It's going to be cosmic!

03/11/2025

We're thrilled to announce that the Dublin Book Festival is coming to St Patrick’s campus this Thursday, 6th November!

Join us for a day-long celebration of literature featuring:
- Award-winning authors
-Contributions from DCU students and staff
🎓 Contributions from DCU students and staff

Daytime events: Belvedere Library
Evening performance of music & words: Cregan Library

Whether you're based on campus or just popping by, you're warmly invited to drop in for any of the sessions — most are just an hour long!

We’re delighted to be partnering with the Dublin Book Festival for the second year running. Come celebrate stories with us!

For more information and bookings, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/news/2025/oct/celebrating-stories-equality-connection-and-belonging-dcu-and-dublin

10/10/2025

DCU in the Community will run an 'Introduction to Psychology' course at the end of this month. This course will take place over 6 weeks and is completely free for all participants.

Our tutor, Ciara Buckley, will explore the length and breadth of psychology, allowing learnerss to obtain a firm grounding on the various types of psychology. This is a great opportunity for those who may be interested in psychology and/or lifelong learning, as well as anyone who may be considering entering or re-entering education.

Please share the link below with those you think may be interested.
https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/news/2025/oct/introduction-psychology-community-course-oct-dec

02/09/2025

Join us on Monday, 22nd September as DCU in the Community, together with DCU Sport and the School of Health & Human Performance, hosts a special evening to help Dublin Marathon runners get race-ready.

Many Dubliners, north and south, take on this great challenge every year. Through our team of sports experts, we wish to offer advice and guidance where possible to help runners achieve their goals.

On the night, experts will discuss nutrition, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and sports psychology. Furthermore, demonstrations of useful routines and strength exercises will be given to ensure this year's marathon runners' bodies are in tip-top condition.

This is a completely free, in-person event, taking place on DCU Glasnevin campus. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.

This evening will also be a night to socialise and meet your running peers; those who are seasoned veterans, those who are running their first marathon, and those who are running to raise awareness or fundraise for a great cause.

Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Polaris Building, DCU Glasnevin campus (Follow link to Google Map pin: http://bit.ly/3UX5KN4 )
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: Follow link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxufBaNlYxf4BS2Myzqt68WAk7lqvHaHGD7t7PfBIuKaPLHQ/viewform

For more information, please visit our official event page: dcu.ie/dcu-community/news/2025/aug/get-marathon-ready-dcu