Spring 2026 Courses

Autumn course descriptions 

No prior knowledge is needed to attend any of our courses.

These are our current confirmed course offerings, more to follow.

Découvrons le Français : Over 300 Million People Speak It — Will You?

Did you know French is spoken on all five continents by over 300 million people as a native or second language? Learning French opens countless doors around the world.

Over six weeks, this course invites primary school pupils to explore the French language and begin communicating with confidence at a basic level. Through games, songs, hands-on activities, and collaborative group work, learners will discover French in a fun and natural way while learning about the richness and diversity of French-speaking cultures around the world. By the end of the course, pupils will be able to:
-use greetings and everyday useful phrases
-introduce themselves and share basic information about their family
-count to 20 and solve basic equations 
-talk about their food preferences and activities they like and dislike
-read and write short, simple dialogues in French
-show a basic understanding of the Francophonie and the cultures of French-speaking communities

Familiarising yourself or ‘getting an ear for’ a modern foreign language at primary schools helps smooth the path for learning a new language at secondary school, as well as benefiting literacy in general. 

Be a Bio-Engineer: Build, Test and Hack the Human Body

Have you ever wondered how doctors use machines to see inside the body or how some people use special limbs to walk and move again? In this exciting course, students will explore the world of biomedical engineering, where science, technology, and creativity come together to improve people’s health.

Students will learn how the human body works and how engineers design tools to help doctors understand and treat it. Topics include the basics of the heart and muscles, simple biomedical devices (such as heart rate monitors and prosthetic limbs), and how images of the body are created using technology. They will also explore how sensors can measure things like heart rate and movement.

Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, students will investigate real-life challenges and design their own solutions. Activities will include building a simple model of a prosthetic limb; measuring and recording their heart rate during different activities; creating models to explore how the body works; and solving real-world “medical mysteries” through teamwork

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

· Describe how parts of the human body work

· Explain how simple medical technologies help doctors and patients

· Design and present simple solutions to health-related problems

· Collect and understand basic body measurements (like heart rate)

Basic Electronics: Understanding electrical circuits 

This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of electronics and the principles of electrical circuits. Through engaging, practical activities, students will explore essential components and learn how simple electric circuits function. The course also includes beginner-friendly programming using mBlock and Arduino, leading into the basics of robotics. 

Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Circuits

• Importance and real-world applications of electronics
• Basics of electricity: voltage, current, resistance
• Understanding circuit types: series vs. parallel
• Key components: LEDs, batteries, resistors, switches, transistors, and more

Introduction to mBlock and Arduino

• Overview of mBlock: visual programming for beginners
• Introduction to Arduino and its integration with mBlock
• Setting up the environment and writing basic programs

Interactive Projects Using mBlock and Arduino

• LED Control: Blinking, dimming, and sequencing LEDs
• Traffic Light Simulation: Timed control of multiple LEDs
• Switch-controlled LEDs
• Photoresistor-triggered actions (including building an optocoupler switch)
• Temperature sensing (room and body) with visual feedback

Introduction to Robotics

• mBot Assembly: Hands-on robot building
• Basic mBot Controls: Movement, turning, and obstacle interaction
• Advanced Activities: Obstacle avoidance, Line following, etc

Further Exploration and Learning Resources:

• Guidance for independent project development
• Project ideas to inspire creativity and problem-solving

By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand core concepts in electronics and circuits
• Gain hands-on experience with mBlock and Arduino
• Develop simple but functional electronic and robotic projects
• Be equipped with resources to pursue further learning in electronics and robotics

A world that we cannot see - The secret life of microbes 

This course teaches you all about microorganisms, the good, bad and evil! Learn all about their secret world through fun and interactive experiments. Some activities include: 

• Ever wondered about microorganisms in our food?
• Uncover how good microbes can be used to make food products.
• Carry out your own fermentation experiment at home to learn about the process of bread making.
• Let's put hand hygiene to the test! You will carry out an experiment using agar to see how many microbes are killed when we clean our hands.
• Discover the dangerous side of microorganisms and how they can cause disease. You will be shown magnified images of different microbes and learn all about the illnesses they can cause.
• Find out how we can fight harmful microorganisms. Discover the world of vaccines and antibiotics, but also how microorganisms can fight back. Can you help the scientist figure out which antibiotics will save the patient?
• Finally, you will get to be the doctor for a day! Learn about how infection is diagnosed and how to check vital signs when microbes make us sick! 

The Secret Life of Physics: A rollercoaster ride through Life, Energy, and Cosmic Wonders! 

From our toes to the sky: Physics is everywhere! 

Calling all young scientists: 

Ever wondered why things fall when you drop them? Or how our planet stays floating in space? 

From the smallest atom to the depths of the ever-expanding universe, there is so much to explore. 

Welcome to The Secret Life of Physics, where we’re going to explore the wild science that makes our world, and the whole universe, go round! 

• Explore the secrets of matter, density, and forces! 
• Dive into electricity and electromagnetism! 
• Blast off into astronomy! 
• Study waves (not all of them are in the sea!) 
• Uncover the mystery of radiation! 

This course will open your mind to the possibilities an understanding of physics can give you. Who knows where it will take you! 

Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof: A brief introduction to the German language 

While the German language may be rather notorious for its complex grammar and propensity towards seemingly endlessly long words – Mark Twain once famously claimed that one would need an eternity just to learn German -, getting started with the language is actually much easier than it seems! 

In six weeks, this course aims to familiarise students with the German language and to get them comfortable with basic communication in a foreign language. To achieve this, this course is intended to make beginners interact with the language organically (through games, crafts activities, and group work) and to introduce them to various aspects of German culture. 

By the end of this course, students will have learned how to 

• introduce themselves and talk about their family 
• count to 20 and solve basic equations 
• talk about food, hobbies, and daily routines 
• read and write simple German texts 
• use some common German idioms 

Familiarising yourself or ‘getting an ear for’ a modern foreign language at primary schools helps smooth the path for learning a new language at secondary school, as well as benefiting literacy in general.  

Foundations of Marine & Coastal Engineering: Oceans Unleashed!

Dive into the dynamic world of Marine & Coastal Engineering! This course empowers young learners to explore how engineers tackle real-world challenges, from safeguarding coastlines to building resilient structures in ocean environments.  

Topics covered include: 

• Overview of what marine and coastal engineers do and why Ireland needs them! 
• Understanding waves, currents and tides and why they matter in engineering 
• Coastal protection structures 
• Engineering for rising sea levels 
• Underwater engineering and marine ecosystems 
• Observation techniques including remote sensing, buoys and satellite data  

Perfect for budding engineers, each session combines theory with interactive experiments. Through hands-on activities, students will engage with wave mechanics, construct model coastlines and design protective structures. 

 Join us and 'seas the day'! 

Bio-Builders: Can we fix it? Yes, we can! - An Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Calling all young innovators and problem solvers! Are you curious about how science, engineering, and imagination come together to solve real challenges in healthcare and medicine? In this 6-week journey into the world of biomedical engineering, we’ll explore how living systems inspire groundbreaking technologies — and how engineers create tools that help people live healthier, better lives.

From exploring how our bodies move and communicate, to designing devices that support or even replace our body functions, you’ll dive into hands-on activities that combine biology, mechanics, and creativity. Whether we're tinkering with model organs, designing assistive devices, or experimenting with bio-inspired materials, you'll begin to see the human body as a fascinating blueprint for innovation.

Get ready to think like a biomedical engineer — and discover how you can help build a better, healthier future! Topics Include:

• Think Like an Engineer: Solving Problems with Purpose
• What Is Biomedical Engineering?
• Bio-Inspired Design: Learning from Living Systems
• Tools That Heal: Prosthetics, Implants, and Devices
• Signals and Sensors: Communicating with the Body
• Bioengineering the Future: What Will You Create?