We have been offering the opportunity to participate in free Taster Lectures since 2017. These will give you the opportunity to meet other learners and get a flavour of what our courses have to offer.
Registration for our Taster Lectures is now open - see our Course List to book or contact us on 01 716 7123 or (opens in a new window)all@ucd.ie.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Ireland in the 1960s: An Overview
| Tutor: Dr Morgan Wait | Time: 10:30-11:20 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
Rebels in Literature
| Tutor: Dr Cathy Bergin | Time: 12:00-12:50 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
UCD: A History
| Tutor: Dr Jeremiah Garsha | Time: 14:00-14:50 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
Wednesday 20 August 2025
AweSums: The Majesty and Magnificence of Mathematics
| Tutor: Prof. Peter Lynch | Time: 10:30-11:20 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
Who do you think you are? An introduction to Irish family history
| Tutor: Dr Thomas Tormey | Time: 12:00-12:50 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
America: A Global Leader in the 21st Century?
| Tutor: Dr Sarah Feehan | Time: 14:00-14:50 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
Thursday 21 August 2025
1948: The First Arab-Israeli War
| Tutor: Michael Doran | Time: 10:30-11:20 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
Frame by Frame: Exploring Cinema Through Practice
| Tutor: Benjamin Cook | Time: 12:00-12:50 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |
Six easy pieces: Physics made understandable
| Tutor: Chiara Maria Mariani | Time: 14:00-14:50 | Location: UCD All Learning Space |