About the Programme

Calling Youth Advocates with Love for Dublin!

Are you passionate about creating a smart and sustainable future? Do you want to be a voice for your community and help shape the cities of tomorrow? Join the ‘Academy of the Near Future Youth Advisory Panel’—a dynamic and engaging programme designed for 15 to 18-year-olds who are eager to lead, advocate, and make a real impact on their environment.


This programme is a collaboration between CONNECT research Centre of Future Networks headquartered at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City Council.

Through a series of workshops, reflection sessions, and a final hands-on project, participants will have the chance to help shape Academy of the Near Future programmes on smart and sustainable cities and work with Dublin City Council staff on a city regeneration project.




Programme Highlights

  • 10 Interactive workshops and reflection sessions

  • 1 Small final hands-on project

  • Engage with experts from Dublin City Council, CONNECT and Academy of the Near Future

  • Make an impact in your community

📍 Location session 1, 2 and 3: Dunlop Oriel TAP

🗓️ The group will meet one day every month. Meetings in person (3.5h) and online (1.5h) will variate according to the rhythm of the group.

🗓️ Confirmed dates:

2024

  • Saturday 9th Nov. 10- 1:30 pm Training 1
  • Saturday 7th Dec. 10- 1:30 pm Training 2
  • Friday 7th or Saturday 8th Feb 10- 1:30 pm Training 3

2025

  • Week of the 7th April 10- 1:30 pm Meeting with Dublin City Council group and CONNECT researcher
  • Week of the 9th June Action project
  • Week of the 4th Aug Presentation