Awarding Body : Trinity College Dublin

This evening course will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling – there will be a limited number of places available. This module is designed for students with no previous knowledge of modern Greek. You will develop a basic knowledge of […]

Doctor Kamila Kwasniewska is running a series of workshops based in Trinity College Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown) focusing on exploring the intrinsic connectedness to nature by using our senses in the mindful practice of forest bathing. […]

Overview Returning for 2025, the popular Philosophy Today public lecture series explores how philosophy engages with the challenges of the modern world. Through six thought-provoking talks followed by interactive Q&A sessions, Trinity College Dublin’s philosophers share insights from their latest […]

This Portuguese course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Portuguese is official language of nine countries and is the fastest-growing European language in the world behind English. The Department of Hispanic Studies within the School of Languages, Literatures and […]

Visual artist and botanical art teacher Mary Dillon offers a two-day practical course in botanical drawing and water colour illustration based in the Trinity Botanic Gardens. All abilities will be catered for in this course as each participant will receive individual […]

This course will present an overview of contemporary psychology and introduce participants to cutting-edge research undertaken by School of Psychology staff. Topics can include: How babies learn to talk. Brain imaging. Using emotions to overcome emotional distress. Perceiving our world. […]

At the beginning of the twelfth century western Christendom had a new optimism: a commercial and urban boom, new religious orders, new church buildings, the codification of religious law, a flourishing of religious art, a movement to ‘recover’ the Holy […]

This course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and the eighth-most spoken in the world, with more than 150 million native speakers. Beyond the language, Russia has […]

In our turbulent world there are threats and challenges to businesses that didn’t previously exist. These challenges are complex and multifaceted, without a clear formula to address them. Creative thinking helps individuals and organisations look at challenges from a fresh […]

Implementing effective change at an organisational level can be challenging. Ensuring each change considers and engages the people it impacts is essential. Design Thinking is a process whereby managers can design user-centred solutions to organisational challenges. It involves analysis and […]

Unconscious bias at work can have an impact on recruitment, promotion, staff development and even staff retention. It can lead to a less diverse workforce. It is vital that employees understand how unconscious bias impacts decision making at an individual […]

In a world of constant change, where agility is required of our organisations and of ourselves, Emotional Intelligence can be the key difference between struggling and thriving. Emotional Intelligence (otherwise known as Emotional Quotientor, or EQ) can be defined as […]

It is well established that a healthy workforce is a happier one, with low levels of absenteeism and greater productivity. Employers across the public and private sector are developing ‘healthy workplace’ policies to support the health and well-being of their […]

Organisations, institutions, and societies face challenges often referred to as ‘wicked problems’ and, as such, require multidimensional solutions. Design Thinking has its roots in industrial design and engineering and borrows from psychology, computer science, and ethnography. It provides an excellent […]

It is widely accepted that workplace wellbeing is fundamental to establishing a happy, effective, and productive workforce, but who is responsible for managing workplace wellbeing? Balancing sole ownership and shared responsibility for wellbeing between an organisation’s leadership team and its […]

Communicating the value of your product or service is essential. We might not always remember the detail of what someone said, but we do remember how we feel listening to them – and we remember the story! The art of […]

The Hundred Years War was a series of wars, on land and sea, arising primarily from the political and dynastic conflicts of the kings of England and France. It was fought mainly in France but also engulfed Brittany, Scotland, the […]

This acting audition workshop, led by one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through how to prepare for auditions, through careful selection of monologues and developing characterisation. This workshop will be extremely useful for […]

This ten-week course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will concentrate on working with a director on the study of characters and individual scenes from several contemporary plays. If you have not completed the introductory programme but have […]

This six-month actors’ course is specifically designed for emerging actors who have been considering actor training but can’t yet commit to it full-time. Training is focused on the development of core skills, introducing students to the three primary areas of […]

This is an intensive armed-combat course in rapier and dagger techniques. In 10 weeks, participants will cover the essential techniques of mastering different weapons and their safety principles, and learn fight choreography. Participants will be examined and certified by the Irish […]

This course is led by Raymond Keane and will explore theatrical approaches to, and the theory of, clown. By exploring the four temperaments, the use of masks and The Mask of Red Nose we aim to help you increase your […]

Our Introduction to Acting course is perfect for anyone who is thinking about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challenge themselves by stretching their creative muscles. Led by The Lir Academy’s core teachers, this workshop-based […]

This course, running over one weekend, will take place in regional venues around the island of Ireland. These workshops act as a taste of drama school training and a broad and basic introduction to acting. It is perfect for those […]

This course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professionals who will walk them through the different stages of costume design, from research and concept development to design […]

Learn the basics of some of the world’s favourite and most famous dances in this weekly class. Sample the exotic rhythms of Tango one week and find yourself immersed in a crazy Charleston the next. Designed for people who have […]

During this course, participants will become familiar with the basics of lighting design for the stage, and learn about different lighting technologies and terminology. The practical course focuses on lighting design, using both traditional and the latest technologies, to create […]

This course covers the basic stages of set design, from reading the script and creating a concept, to understanding what is required to design a set and create a model box. Participants will be guided by top industry experts through […]

A ten week evening course for beginners offers adults with a passion for musicals an opportunity to develop the fundamental techniques required to perform in musical theatre. Taught through group masterclasses and rehearsals, this intensive immersion in musical theatre will […]

Unarmed combat is probably the most requested skill set for fight performers and this course will cover all the essentials you need to build your confidence as a performer. Focusing on acting skills, students will work to incorporate fight choreography […]