DCU in the Community

26/08/2026

DCU in the Community and the DCU School of Health and Human Performance are hosting the free 'Get Marathon Ready with DCU' this September.

-Dates: 7th & 28th September 2026
-Time: 5:55 PM – 7:30 PM
-Venue:DCU Glasnevin Campus
-Topics: Nutrition, strength training, injury prevention, pacing, tapering, race‑day mindset
-Refreshments provided (tea, coffee, sandwiches & cake)

These sessions are delivered by DCU’s sports scientists and practitioners and are suitable for all levels — from first‑time marathoners to seasoned runners.

Registration and full details: https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/dcu-events/2026/aug/get-marathon-ready-dcu-2026

18/08/2026

We’re excited to invite you to “A Taste of DCU” – an annual celebration of all things Dublin City University.

Whether you’re eager to develop new skills, pursue fresh learning interests, engage in research, make new friends or simply experience campus life, this event has something for you.

📅 Date: Monday, 31st August 2026
📍 Location: School of Nursing, DCU Glasnevin Campus
⏰ Time: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
👉 Registration and more information: https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/dcu-events/2026/aug/register-now-join-us-taste-dcu-2026

12/08/2026

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.

Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Dates: 12 September - 17 October
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: Ballymun Library
Registration: Yes — advance registration required
Cost: Free of charge

For full details and to register, please visit the DCU in the Community event page:
https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/dcu-events/2026/aug/acrylic-painting-workshops-autumn

07/07/2026

Did you know DCU’s door is always open to the wider community?

Each year, thousands of people from our local communities visit our campuses in Glasnevin and Drumcondra to learn, play, socialise and make use of our many facilities.

DCU is a 'University of Place' that aims to be a valuable resource for North Dublin. That’s why our engagement with local communities extends way beyond our campuses and into the wider region.

The ‘DCU in the Community’ website captures the work we do with community members, schools and local authorities, under ‘Regional Engagement and Partnerships’, ‘Community Engagement and Programmes’, ‘Volunteering’, and ‘Access to Higher Education’.

Find out more about how you can get involved with DCU by visiting ‘DCU in the Community’: dcu.ie/dcu-community

08/06/2026

DCU in the Community invites you to join our free 6‑week programme, Cultural Health Psychology: Does the “Man Flu” Exist?. Explore how different cultures understand physical and mental illness, why diagnoses and treatments vary worldwide, how superstitions evolve to protect us, and how psychology shapes global health.

Wednesdays, 10:00–12:00 | 01 July – 05 August | DCU Glasnevin Campus

More details & Registration: https://www.dcu.ie/dcu-community/dcu-events/2026/jun/cultural-health-psychology-does-man-flu-exist

25/05/2026

The DCU Campus choir will be closing their year with a free concert in All Hallows chapel on Thursday, 28 May. The choir has increased its membership in recent years and now includes some members from the local Glasnevin/Drumcondra communities in addition to current and retired staff.

For the summer concert, there will be an emphasis on folk music from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales (in Welsh) with guest uilleann piper, Séamus Ong, accompanying the choir.

When: Thursday 28 May, 7:30pm

Where: All Hallows Chapel, DCU All Hallows Campus, Drumcondra.

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dcu-campus-choir-free-summer-concert-tickets-1989655269471

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...