PPN Summer School 2026 – Register Now!

PPN Summer School – May 25th to May 28th
Dublin City University (DCU) and all the Dublin Public Participation Networks (PPNs); including Dublin City, Fingal, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, are coming together again to deliver the PPN Summer School 2026, offering beneficial and worthwhile workshops to PPN members.

  • All workshops are free of charge.
  • In-person morning workshops will take place from 10.30am until 12.30pm on DCU’s Glasnevin campus, followed by a light lunch
  • Evening sessions will take place from 7pm until 8.30pm online via Zoom.
  • All workshops were chosen in collaboration with the PPN coordinators to empower PPN members to affect and advocate for positive change in their communities.
  • On Thursday, May 28th, there will be a Closing Ceremony & Networking Lunch to celebrate participants and socialise informally, including free lunch and entertainment.
  • All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion at the Closing Ceremony & Networking Lunch on Thursday, May 28th.
  • PPN members may opt to attend one or more of the workshops available.
  • There is no obligation to attend the entire week.
  • Register early to avoid disappointment. If places are oversubscribed, given the similar themes covered every year, priority will be given to first time participants.
  • For any questions, please contact Luke Quinlan – [email protected]
  • Deadline for Registration is Friday, May 22nd, at 12pm.

Summer School Programme

Media Promotion, Social Media & Content Creation 
DCU Communications & Marketing Team.
Monday, May 25th. 10.30am – 12.30pm (in-person)


The Irish Political System and Where The PPN Sits
Deiric Ó Broin, DCU School of Law & Government, and the PPN Coordinators.
Monday, May 25th. 7pm – 8.30pm (Online)


How to Recognise and Navigate Disinformation 
Eileen Culloty & Shane Murphy, DCU School of Communications.
Tuesday, May 26th. 10.30am- 12.30pm (in-person) 


Conflict Coaching and Mediation 
Pat Lynch, Ballymun Community Law Centre.
Tuesday, May 26th. 7pm – 8.30pm (online)


Understanding and Engaging with Public Policy in Ireland 
Deiric O Broin, DCU School of Law & Government.
Wednesday, May 27th. 10.30am – 12.30pm (in-person) 


EU Policy and Its Impact on Ireland 
Alessandra Accogli, DCU School of Law & Government.
Wednesday, May 28th. 7pm- 8.30pm (online) 


An Introduction to A.I. and Gen A.I 
Chris Farrel, DCU Learning & Development Unit.
Thursday, May 29th. 10.30am – 12.30pm (in-person)


Closing Ceremony & Networking Lunch
All PPN Members, Staff & Lecturers
Thursday, May 28th. 12.30pm – 2pm

To register for the PPN Summer School 2026, click HERE.


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