About DYFF 2024

Calling Transition Year Students Across Ireland!

‘Design Your Future Fingal’ is a free week-long programme for TY students offered by Academy of the Near Future, a collaboration between CONNECT, the SFI Research Centre for Future Networks headquartered at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City Council . This year we are excited to partner with Fingal County Council to scale the 'Design Your Future City' programme as part of the Digital Fingal Initiative.

This year the programme is taking place in February and content will focus on sustainability and the environment. During the week, students will explore the role of technology and innovation in addressing climate challenges through hands-on workshops and creative activities. You’ll learn about the climate challenges facing our towns and cities and create your own idea to try and solve them!

Highlights from the week include:

- Participating in interactive art, design, communication and science workshops which call on you to work with others and problem solve.

- Experimenting with citizen science to tackle a changing climate

- Meeting STEM, design and innovation experts who will help bring your ideas to life.

This unique programme is a fantastic way to build confidence, get creative, learn new skills and, most importantly, have fun!