Summer School 2018
All classes are free of charge!
Who can attend? All welcome! The workshops are suitable for anyone interested.
Where? All classes take place at DCU in the Community, Shangan Road, Ballymun
2nd July, Monday, 10.00—11.00: Managing Your Online PresenceLearn how to use social media to build your personal and professional brand Facilitator: Deirdre Wynter, Head of Marketing, DCU |
4th July, Wednesday, 10.00—11.30: Recognising Fake Health NewsHow to spot fake health news—what evidence supports health claims? Facilitator: Anne Matthews, Professor, School of Nursing and Human Science, DCU |
4th July, Wednesday, 2.00—3.30: Talking with Children About Difficult TopicsHow to create good channels of communication with children Facilitator: Rosaleen McElevaney, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Human Sciences, DCU |
5th July, Thursday, 10.00—11.00: Creative Thinking and Writing SkillsBoost your creativity and creative writing skills during this practical and fun workshop Facilitator: Joanna Ozarowska, Manager, DCU in the Community |
9 th July, Monday, 10.00 – 11.30: Positive Psychology—An IntroductionIntroduction to the study of happiness—identify and focus on your strengths Facilitator: Orla Mooney, DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences |
11th July, Wednesday, 10.30 – 1.00: Mindfulness—An IntroductionIntroduction to, background and research supporting the mindfulness approach and its benefits Facilitator: Helena Ahern, Head of DCU Counselling and Personal Development Service |
12th July, Thursday, 10.00 – 1.00: Digital Media (iMacs)— Creating Your Own WebsiteLearn the basics of creating your own website using iMacs and Wix—bring your own photos! Facilitator: Kate Delaney, Digital Media Trainer and Adult Educator |
13th July, Friday, 10.00 – 11.30: Understanding Your Communication StyleImprove your interpersonal skills by understanding and navigating the different communication styles Facilitator: Angela Farrelly, Adult Educator and Trainer |
How to enrol? Simply book places on one or more workshops! Drop in to our centre on Shangan Road, or contact Gisela on 01 700 8800 or gisela.emanuel@dcu.ie
Download printable DCU in the Community Summer Programme - July 2018