UCD CPD Modules
UCD Architecture are offering a limited number of places in post-graduate modules this autumn. This is an opportunity for you to develop new skills and sample a post-graduate programme.

Modules include: Design, Culture & Dublin, Urban Design Studio, Mapping, Modelling & Imaging, Architectural Practice, Construction Legislation, Procurement & Contracts.

Fees: €575 per 5 ECTS and €1,150. per 10 ECTS module. This includes attendance at lectures, tutorials etc. assessments, course handouts, UCD student card and library membership.

Enquiries: architecturecpd@ucd.ie or to Michelle Murray (01) 716 2761 (Monday- Wednesday). Places in these modules are limited and subject to approval through a selection process.

Wind Energy Training
A one day introduction to wind energy training will take place on the 18th of August 2011. The course is organised through Skillnets and the Irish Wind Energy Association. This one day course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of wind energy. Anyone wanting to gain an overview understanding of the wind energy industry will benefit and topics to be covered include an overview of the wind industry, planning issues, grid connection and a view to the future.

After the course participants will understand the fundamentals of wind power development and have an insight into some of the main challenges and opportunities facing the sector over the next decade. Skillnets offer some free training to job-seekers. Further details can be obtained from Johanna Cafferkey, Tel: 045 899 341, Email: johanna@iwea.com.

Ireland’s largest architectural event, Open House Dublin, presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation, returns from Thursday the 7 –9 October 2011.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF CHANGE  will explore how good design can be a catalyst for change and positively touch all our lives: from large scale master planning to small but skillful interventions in residential design.  This is the sixth year that Dublin will join major cities around the world – including London, New York and Toronto – to host this exciting and immensely popular event annually.

When: 7 – 9 October 2011

Where: Amazing places in Dublin you may not have ever seen before

Why would I do this? Explore another side of the city, help to run one of the most exciting architecture festivals worldwide, skip the queues with your volunteer credentials to get into over 100 buildings on this year’s programme, meet loads of new people, and join all the OH crew at the after party on Sunday night!

How to get involved: If you are interested or have any questions, email Niamh at volunteers@architecturefoundation.ie or view the Irish Architecture Foundation website.

The IPI Young Planners Network Inaugural Event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 6th October 2011 at the Convention Centre Dublin. More details to follow shortly.

Following the success of last year’s IPI Employment Skills and Career Guidance Seminar for Graduate Planners, the YPN will hold the second annual IPI Employment Skills and Career Guidance Seminar at University College Dublin later this year.  Keep an eye on the ‘Events’ page for updates and details on how to reserve your place.