What are they?                                                                          

• 'Introduction to Development' courses for 2 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks
• Interactive workshops: presentation, discussion, participation
• Facilitated by development professionals
• A maximum of 30 participants per group
• Political - Social - Cultural - Economic - Environmental topics 
• Subsidised and supported by Irish Aid

Who are they for?

• Students & graduates of all disciplines who are interested in understanding more about the world
• You don't need previous experience or knowledge of development topics but you will have a greater understanding by the end of the course

What the Courses offer you?

• Learn about issues that are relevant to everyone
• Meet like minded students
• Complement your academic background and bring your perspective to the discussion
• Enhance your CV with a Certificate of Completion (you must attend 5 of 6 sessions to complete the course)

Courses for this academic year are now finished.
Please keep an eye on our page in September for details of new courses for Autumn 2012!

Think. Challenge. Understand.

 'Global Issues [course] exceeded my expectations...It was brilliant, one of the best courses I've done.' 
Participant, NUIG, Spring 2012

'...the deliverance of each topic by visiting presenters was amazing & extremely professional.'
Participant, NUIM, Spring 2012 

'I liked how there was a forum for critical analysis of different views...I feel everyone was comfortable to discuss & learn from the speakers & each other.'
Participant, TCD, Spring 2012

 '..it has opened my eyes to issues & has made me interested & motivated to seek more knowledge on this'
Participant, UCC, Spring 2012

'Very interesting, would highly recommend it to everyone from all areas of study.'
Participant, UCC, Spring 2012

'There were a lot of interesting issues & I genuinely love the debates during the sessions'
Participant, UCD, Spring 2012

'Very positive.....reminded me we are capable agents of change & that activism can be an adventure'
  Participant, UCD, Spring 2012

 'The course has helped me gain a better understanding about certain global issues & has made me aware of ways that I, as an individual, can effect changes...'
Participant, NUIM, Spring 2012