Tuesday 4th April 2023
Find out more about flexible learning at UCD
Welcome to our information session.
Open Learning at UCD fits around your schedule and gives you all the benefits of being a full-time student, without the full-time commitment. Whether you’re a curious learner, developing your career or finishing school and wondering if university is for you, we can answer your questions on 4 April, 10-11am.
Join us on 4 April from 10-11am to find out about UCD’s Open Learning programme. This part-time flexible study pathway allows you to get ready for an undergraduate degree or simply study for pleasure. With Open Learning you can study a wide range of subjects that interest you at your own pace.
Come along to meet our team and learn more about UCD’s Open Learning programme.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
If you have any questions about this event please contact us at [email protected] or tel 01 716 7123.
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Type of Event – Online
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UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.
Trinity Primary School Easter Egg Hunt
EVENT CANCELLED
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – Children
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Trinity College Dublin is a proud member of PATH Leinster Pillar 1, working to develop Dublin Learning City.
Venue
College Green, Dublin 2
CV Workshop
Join The Open Doors Initiative / Pathways to Progress for a comprehensive CV workshop tailored specifically for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Ireland. This webinar will be delivered in partnership with ABM, one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services, and a driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world.
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Type of Event – Online
Attendance capacity – 200
Target audience – Learners from diverse ethnic minorities
Organiser
The Open Doors Initiative provides opportunities to some of the marginalised members of our society. We create pathways to work through training, education, employment and entrepreneurship.Some of the people we work with include refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, people with disabilities and disadvantaged youth, those from a Traveller or Roma background, LGBTIQ+, people with a criminal past, and any intersectionality between the groups.
Language Exchanges French/English at Cabra Library
Language exchanges are a great way to learn a new language with native speakers. They can teach you how to use a new language in a conversational setting, while at the same time helping another to learn your own language.
Tuesday
French/English Conversation Exchange Adult Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm
Everyone welcome – No booking required!
Other exchanges:
Wednesday
Spanish/English Conversation Exchange Adult Wednesday, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Saturday
Irish Conversation Exchange/Ciorcal Comhra Adult Saturday, 11.30am-12.30
Everyone welcome – No booking required!
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – All learners
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Dublin City Libraries
Venue
Navan Road, Dublin, D07 AYW1
Down Memory Lane – Dublin in Old Photographs
Remember people and places from Dublin in the past, as we look at old photographs from the collections of Dublin City Libraries books and digital archives.
Self-guided, with library staff on hand assist.
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Type of Event – In person
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Target audience – All learners
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The Learning Neighbourhood Trail is the perfect opportunity to visit the oldest working public library in Dublin City. Charleville Mall Library first opened its doors in January 1900 – and this year celebrates 122 years serving the community in the north-east inner-city.
During your visit to the library you can view our exhibition on the Bombing of the North Strand, which took place 81 years ago in May 1941 – and you can even hold a piece of the bomb that caused all the destruction.
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A local public library in the north-east inner-city.
Architecture at the Hugh Lane Gallery
Join us for a walking tour exploring the architecture of the Hugh Lane Gallery from the 18th to the 21st centuries with Tony Suttle. Free, followed by tea/coffee and further discussion.
Advanced booking is required. Places can be booked by contacting [email protected].
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity – 20
Target audience – All learners
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North Inner City Dublin Learning Neighbourhood Creative Learning Exchange: NCAD and DALC
PRIVATE EVENT
In celebration of the North Inner City Dublin Learning Neighbourhood initiative, artist and NCAD lecturer Dr Silvia Loeffler and Tracey Foran artist and DALC tutor will lead a creative exchange between students from the Dublin Adult Learning Centre and NCAD.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity – PRIVATE EVENT
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We are a dedicated Basic Adult Education Centre, catering for around 650 adults per year. The majority of our students are early school leavers for whom we provide second chance education. For some, this is an opportunity to improve their literacy skills for themselves, for others, it’s to attain accreditation and improve their employment prospects. Our students are primarily from North Inner City Dublin, but we also have a vibrant English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programme catering for those learning English with little or no education in their own language.
NCAD’s Access Office works to promote equity of access to third-level education to groups who are under-represented in third level.
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100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, IrelandPhone + 353 1 636 4200 / Fax + 353 1 636 4207
An Introduction to Your Library’s Free Digital Resources
Come and learn about all the online resources you can access for free using your Dublin City Libraries card! We’ll help you set up BorrowBox on your phone or tablet so that you can access audiobooks and ebooks for free wherever you are.
Depending on your interests and needs, we’ll introduce you to some of our other digital resources too. Love classical music? Discover the Medici TV app. Learning English or a second language? Discover our selection of language apps. Love reading the news? We’ll show you how to access magazines and newspapers for free. Want to learn how to play an instrument? Find out how to access ArtistWorks’ online music lessons.
Our digital resources provide plenty of opportunities for people to learn new knowledge, explore new hobbies and upgrade their study skills for free! These 20-minute demonstrations will be done on a one-to-one basis!
To book a place, contact 01 222 8890 or [email protected]
We welcome students, parents, older people and everyone in between. Be sure to bring your library card with you on the day; alternatively, bring photo ID and we’ll make one for you.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity – One to one
Target audience – All learners
Venue
12 Percy French Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, D12 FK18.
Start Your Story
Do you have a story you want to start writing? Do you feel you don’t know where to start? Whether it’s your own life story or a fiction piece, this talk will help you to get the creative juices flowing and inspire you to get writing.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – All learners
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We are the Adult Education Service with Dublin and Dublin Laoghaire Education and Training Board.
Venue
We are the Adult Education Service in Swords. We have a range of courses for adults wanting to go back to education – reading and writing, computers, English for Speakers of Other Languages, childcare, healthcare, horticulture and much more.
Learning Trail Larkin Centre – Open doors!
Visitors are welcome to the Larkin Centre to learn about the courses we offer including, Computer Classes, Men’s Health and Wellbeing Programme, Childcare Courses and our Horticulture Programme.
Visit our green-fingered Horticulture class while they are working. Take part, plant a seed and take it home.
This is a great chance to see a real adult education class in action.
Join us on Tuesday 4 April between 10am – 11:30am in The Pat Murphy Community Garden, Newcomen Court, North Strand, Dublin 3.
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Type of Event – In person
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Target audience – All learners
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The Larkin Centre is a non-profit making organisation engaged in the provision of a range of services within Dublin’s North East Inner City. Since its establishment in 1986 the Centre has worked on behalf of people experiencing disadvantage and its service provision has grown in response to community needs. The Centre has and continues to play a pro-active part in the social and economic renewal of the North Inner City. The Larkin Centre has significant experience of working in the community sector and of devising new and innovative approaches to respond to needs – we are a needs based organisation which works on identifying those needs and coming up with workable solutions.
Join AkiDwA in celebrating Dublin with the My City of Dreams Learning Launch! This project is funded by the Dublin City Council to explore people’s lived experiences of Dublin. AkiDwA will present research findings from community focus groups, art therapy, surveys, and a children’s writing competition.
Enjoy good food, interactive art mapping, and winning writing presentations!
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Type of Event – In person
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Target audience – Socio-economically disadvantaged learners, Children, All learners
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Akina Dada wa Africa-AkiDwA (Swahili for sisterhood) is a national network of migrant women living in Ireland. AkiDwA’s vision is a just society where there is equal opportunity and equal access to resources in all aspects of society – social, cultural, economic, civic and political. Our Mission is to promote equality and justice for all migrant women living in Ireland. Over two decades, AkiDwA has gained recognition as a leading NGO for highlighting the issues faced by migrant women in Ireland. The organisation has developed the capacity of thousands of migrant women and communities living in Ireland through our network, outreach, psychosocial support and training programmes. All of our projects aim to build the capacity of migrant women and promote their participation in their local communities; in civic and political structures, government consultations and decision-making processes. AkiDwA consults with migrant women and other key stakeholders, identifies discriminatory practices and develops evidence-based and representative solutions that address key issues like health, sexual and gender-based violence, and discrimination.
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NEIC Community Centre Killarney Court, Upper Buckingham Street Dublin 1, D01 E2N8
Assistive Technology for general use and at 2nd and 3rd level with some focus on AT for ADHD
EVENT CANCELLED
A guide to commonly available assistive technology(AT) used in 3rd level. This AT is also useful at 2nd level and in daily life. There will also be a focus on AT that is useful to the neurodiverse and those with ADHD. A lot of the technology I’ll be demonstrating, like spelling and grammar checkers and voice recognition, is useful whether one has a learning difficulty or not.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/assistive-technology-for-general-use-and-at-2nd-and-3rd-level-with-some-foc-tickets-598453970937
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Type of Event – Online
Attendance capacity – 100
Target audience – Mature Learners, Part time/flexible learners, All learners
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I plan to create a Zoom link and host the event on my own Zoom account – please let me know how best to do this? I can create an Eventbrite for it perhaps so that people can sign up and include a Zoom link there?
Fear of Public Speaking? We have the solution! Join us at Temple Bar Toastmasters on Tuesday April 4 and find out more- All Welcome!
If you are curious about developing public speaking skills outside of the workplace, drop in and have a look.
The club supports all levels of speakers and is great for those who want to boost skills for their career.
Based in Dublin city centre, we meet up on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month @7pm.
It’s free to drop in and there are no obligations.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – All learners
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Temple Bar Toastmasters. A fun and supportive group! We are based in Dublin city centre and we meet up on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. We are welcoming new members and anyone can drop in as a guest. Benefits:be a confident speaker gain an edge in your career communicate effectivelyprepare for online job interviewsbecome a confident public speaker How we help you: regular opportunities to speak a planned programme mentoring and coaching friendly supportive feedback practice on hosting a meeting different speaking situations If you are curious about developing public speaking skills outside of the workplace, drop in and have a look. The club supports all levels of speakers and is great for those who want to boost skills for their career. It’s free to drop in and there are no obligations. The club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month at 7pm sharp. Register on Eventbrite!
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Location: The Carmelite Centre 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 T258 Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm
Do you love to have a boogie when you hear your favourite song ? Try out different styles of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No prior experience of dance is needed and you can move at a pace that suits you. Come and give it a go!
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Type of Event – In person
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Culture Connects is a year-round programme that invites people in Dublin to try out new things. We offer ways for people to make and create together, to share ideas and connect through culture and conversation. Culture Connects is made by Dublin City Council Culture Company and currently runs at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore.
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Richmond Barracks is a building of historical importance located in Inchicore. Richmond Barracks is home to a library, garden, and Culture Connects, a programme of cultural activities that celebrate the experiences and interests of the local communities and people.
Building Strong Foundations: A Phonics Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors
This event is for tutors working with adults in literacy and language settings. It will cover approaches to integrating phonics in literacy and ESOL at all levels. Our aim is to provide a solid knowledge and foundation in letter-sound correspondence that you can incorporate into your practice.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity – 16
Target audience – All learners
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We are a dedicated Basic Adult Education Centre, catering for around 650 adults per year. The majority of our students are early school leavers for whom we provide second chance education. For some, this is an opportunity to improve their literacy skills for themselves, for others, it’s to attain accreditation and improve their employment prospects. Our students are primarily from North Inner City Dublin, but we also have a vibrant English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programme catering for those learning English with little or no education in their own language. We provide a warm, understanding and engaging learning environment tailored to the needs of adults. Our team of experienced staff, tutors and volunteers are always willing to listen and encourage each student. Our classes are free, part-time and flexible. We hold tutor seminars and an annual conference for students and tutors and a summer programme. We are enthusiastic participants in the annual Aontas Adult Learner Festival. Our work is honed to the needs of our students and in response to those needs we have produced a range of student readers at a variety of levels, which are available on request. We also have carried out research on men’s participation in literacy programmes in DALC and the progress of one to one students in DALC. We have produced a number of tutor manuals and our tutors have been involved in the writing of a number of NALA publications.
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The Dublin Adult Learning Centre is located on Mountjoy Square North. We are just five minutes walk from O’Connell street in the heart of the city. Mountjoy Square is close to all transport links, Luas, Dublin Bus and Irish Rail.
Join our combined Visual Thinking Strategies tour and art-making workshop for Dublin Learning City Festival 2023. Artist Ashleigh Downey will guide participants on a tour of selected artworks and facilitate discussion using the Visual Thinking Strategies method – a method that encourages participants to think speculatively and to respond to an image from their point of view, offering evidence for their ideas grounded in their observations. Following this discussion, participants will join Ashleigh in an art activity that further explores the materials and concepts of the artworks discussed on the tour. For adults, no experience necessary.
Free. Booking essential. Book here.
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Type of Event – In person
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Target audience – All learners
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Located in Dublin’s City Centre, in Parnell Square, Hugh Lane Gallery, (originally named Municipal Gallery of Modern Art), houses one of Ireland’s most exciting collections of modern and contemporary Irish and international art. It is also the home of Francis Bacon’s Studio. The gallery was founded by Sir Hugh Lane in 1908 as part of the dynamic and pioneering Celtic Revival Movement in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century.
Toddler group featuring story-time, songs and rhymes facilitated by the wonderful Early Learning Initiative.
Followed by playtime.
Booking essential on Eventbrite.
Please note: you only need to register your child/children there’s no need to register parent/child-minder.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – Children
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Dublin City Libraries
Venue
144 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 HE37
Terenure Library toddler group meets every Tuesday at 10am and runs throughout the year.
We warmly welcome new participants.
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Type of Event – In person
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Target audience – Children
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Dublin City Libraries
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Dublin City Libraries
Fancy playing cards and meeting new people? Raheny Library’s Whist group are looking for new members!!
Beginners welcome, cards provided.
No need to pre-book, just show up.
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Type of Event – In person
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Target audience – All learners
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Dublin City Libraries
Venue
Howth Rd, Donaghmede, Dublin 5, D05 VY99
Every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10.30am.
We have limited places at each session but hope to welcome as many as possible over the next few weeks to give everyone a chance.
Toddler group featuring story-time, songs and rhymes facilitated by the wonderful Early Learning Initiative.
Followed by playtime.
Please note: you only need to register your child/children there’s no need to register parent/child-minder.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – Children
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Dublin City Libraries
Venue
144 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 HE37
Join us for a Drop in arts and crafts session for children aged 6+ in Ballyfermot Library.
Craft material will be provided on the day.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – Children
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Dublin City Libraries
Venue
Ballyfermot Rd, Kylemore, Dublin, D10 WV02
Temple Bar Toastmasters- Practice your Public Speaking ability & Leadership
With Toastmasters you will set your own speaking goals, following Pathways, a series of speeches to try for all occasions, from inspiring others, to dealing with difficult audiences to even wedding speeches!. Starting off with your first speech- your ICE breaker telling us more about who you are.
You have the option to enter compettitions which can take you from club to international level.
This is a friendly , supprtive group. EVERYONE is here to improve their speaking skills and leadership skills and they gain this knowledge by the constructive feedback they receive.
All welcome, come see what we are all about and start getting seen as the expert in your field through public speaking.
All first time guests must register.
Sign in desks open at 18.45 on the night! See you there!
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – Mature Learners, Part time/flexible learners
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We are based in Dublin city centre and we meet up on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. We are welcoming new members and anyone can drop in as a guest.
UNIC European Film Club: Simshar
Hosted by Ballyfermot Library as part of EUNIC European Film Club and presented in partnership with The Embassy of Malta.
Dir.: Rebecca Cremona, Drama, in colour, 101 min., 2014, Maltese, English, Italian, Arabic with English Subtitles
A fishing family from the Mediterranean island of Malta become stranded at sea after their boat, Simshar, sinks.
Their fate gets entwined with the saga of irregular migrants crossing from Africa to Europe, with tragic consequences.
Based on incredible true stories.
Director Rebecca Cremona (BFA, MFA, MQR) is a multi-award winning filmmaker. Her first feature ‘Simshar’ was Malta’s debut Oscar submission and a box office hit.
She has adapted Julian Maio’s novel ‘City of The Sun’, and ‘The Crossing’ for Samson Films and Boudica Entertainment. She is currently developing a slate of films supported by Creative Europe.
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity – Limited capacity. First come, first seated
Target audience – Mature Learners
Organiser
Dublin City Libraries
Venue
Ballyfermot Rd, Kylemore, Dublin, D10 WV02
Author Andrew Hughes, State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers and Deputy State Pathologist Dr Jill Roman in conversation with novelist Conor Brady
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Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity –
Target audience – Mature Learners
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Dublin is the fourth UNESCO City of Literature, one of 39 UNESCO Cities of Literature worldwide. With four Nobel prize winners (Yeats, Beckett, Shaw and Heaney), a brace of universities of global distinction in Trinity and UCD, over half a dozen books festivals, the internationally prestigious Dublin Literary Award and a world class new city library in the planning, it is without doubt that Ireland’s capital has literature in its blood.
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The Royal Irish Academy 19 Dawson Street D02 HH58 Dublin 2
Brian Friel’s drama comprises a towering influence in Irish culture, but why is this so? This lecture examines the art of Friel’s drama over the period of his life, and evaluates the political and cultural impact of his enduring art. Of particular interest to this lecture are four of his major plays, Translations, Philadelphia Here I Come, Faith Healer, and Dancing at Lughnasa, each of which will be appraised as an individually important piece in Friel’s iconic legacy as Ireland’s greatest dramatist.
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Type of Event – Online
Attendance capacity – 50
Target audience – All learners
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In UCD Access and Lifelong Learning, we are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable learning experience for every student. From that first question of “Is University for me?” Right through to graduate employment opportunities, we are here for students on every step of their journey.
Venue
Booking through website here
WorkChoc: Trade justice and the chocolate value chain
This workshop will examine unfairness in the chocolate value chain and methods to address this unfairness. It will look at the FairTrade model and the Proudly Made in Africa model, and the benefits accruing to the African economy from each. If you are interested in learning about trade justice, this workshop is for you.
Additional Details
Type of Event – In person
Attendance capacity – Technology required: flipchart and pens, projector and screen, with USB port on computer
Target audience – All learners
Venue
Central LibraryIlac CentreHenry StreetDublin 1 This location is wheelchair accessible, and an induction loop system for use with hearing aids is available. Public toilet facilities are available near the library.
