This Summer, the PPN Summer School will continue to be delivered by Dublin City University in association with the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) from the Dublin City, Fingal and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown areas. All workshops are free of charge, taking place from May 26th until May 29th. In-person morning workshops will take place from 10am until 12pm on DCU’s Glasnevin campus, followed by lunch, while evening sessions will take place from 7pm until 8.30pm online via Zoom.
Workshops were chosen in collaboration with the PPN coordinators to empower PPN members to affect and advocate for positive change in their communities. The Summer School will also offer PPN members the chance to network and learn from each other. On Thursday, May 29th, there will be a Closing Ceremony & PPN Networking Lunch to celebrate participants and socialise informally, while enjoying lunch and entertainment. We would love to see as many members there as possible!
DCU is delighted to host the Summer School for the fourth year as it values its relationship with the local community and the PPNs. PPN members may opt to attend one or more of the workshops available. There is no obligation to attend the entire week, however participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion at lunch on Thursday, May 29th.
Details
Date: Monday, May 26th – Thursday, May 29th 2025
Venue: HG19, Nursing Building, DCU Glasnevin Campus.
Time(s): 10am – 12pm (in-person) and 7pm – 8.30pm (online). Tea & coffee available before in person sessions at 9.45am followed by lunch at 12pm.
Delivery: In person & Online
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: Follow this Link to Register for Summer School Sessions
Schedule
Social Media Training
DCU Communications & Marketing Team
Monday, May 26th. 10am – 12pm (in-person)
Exploring PPNs: Beyond A Decade of PPNs in Ireland:
Panel Discussion with guest speaker, Jake Ryan, Dept. of Rural & Community Development, PPN Coordinators and Representatives.
Monday, May 26th. 7pm – 8.30pm (online)
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
Chris Farrel, DCU Learning & Development Unit
Tuesday, May 27th. 10am- 12.00pm (in-person)
Sustainable Energy Communities: Changing How We Think about & Use Energy
Gavin Harte, Sustainable Energy Community Mentor
Tuesday, May 27th. 7pm – 8.30pm (online)
How to Recognise and Navigate Disinformation
Dr. Eileen Culloty, DCU School of Communications
Wednesday, May 28th. 10am – 12pm (in-person)
Understanding and Navigating the Public Policy Ecosystem in Ireland
Prof. Deiric O Broin, DCU School of Law & Government
Wednesday, May 28th. 7pm- 8.30pm (online)
The Future of Dublin: How to Make Policy that Works for All
Dr. Arpita Chakraborty, DCU School of Law & Government
Thursday, May 29th. 10am – 12pm (in-person)
Closing Ceremony & Networking Lunch
All PPN Members
Thursday, May 29th. 12pm – 2pm
For further information please contact please contact your PPN coordinator or Luke Quinlan (luke.quinlan@dcu.ie)
