The ComMUniversity programme is a three way partnership run by MaynoothUniversity in conjunction with South Dublin County Partnership and North Clondalkin Library Service offers. It offers adults an unrivalled opportunity to experience and participate in free university-level modules which are delivered by university lecturers in a local library setting. The objective of the programme is to make third level education more accessible to adults by removing known barriers, such as programme costs and transportation, which can make it difficult for people to attend university.
This unaccredited adult education and personal development programme takes places in a pressure free environment with no exams or assignments. Learning is fun and is designed to build participants innate capacity and confidence. Formal learning takes places through active participation in lectures and group conversation throughout as well as informally during the coffee break.
ComMUniversity ran for the first time in Clondalkin in 2022-23 following an initial ‘Taster Programme’ which enabled participants to engage without commitment to see what might be involved. 18 participants were invited to a graduation-style celebration of learning event which took place on Maynooth University Campus.
Following the popularity and success of the initial Clondalkin ComMUniversity in 2022, the programme has continued to run. A limited number of places are available in each programme. Anyone interested in taking part can register their interest here: https://form.jotform.com/221092011625341
All you need to know about the ComMUniversity
The ComMUniversity programme
The programme is held in North Clondalkin Library in Rowlagh and classes run for 2.5 hours one morning per week for a 17 week duration– the first class being a ‘taster’ class of all four modules on offer.
The course is discussion led which means no projects, no assignments and no exams.
What is the course about?
The course covers four subjects each taught as a 4-week module. Modules run one at a time over the duration of the programme. Subjects may vary depending on the availability of tutors. Subjects delivered in 2022-23 and 2024 are indicated below:
2022-23
Criminology
Classics
Local History
Politics
2024
Local History
Economics
Sociology
Psychology
How can I apply?
- To find out more, please contact: sallyann.alexander@sdcpartnership.ie or call 086 316 3752
- Places on this course are limited and in high demand. Priority will be given to parents of the CAN schools or feeder schools as well as to individuals who are long-term unemployed and/or in one of the groups supported under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP).
More information on ComMUniversity here: Derek Barter of Maynooth University outlines the Idea of a Communiversity, an Adult Way of Learning based in the Local Community. – Near FM – Listen Again