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Course Descriptions Secondary

Course Schedule

Applications are open from the 1st September until the 10th of September. Applications are made online via our application portal here
Cost €200 (scholarship information Dates & Fees)
For queries, please contact: youthacademy@universityofgalway.ie

Course Descriptions

Inside the mind - The psychology of you

This course introduces students to psychology, the study of how we think, feel and behave.

Over three days, students will explore how the brain supports everyday thinking, how our personalities develop, and how our behaviour is influenced by the people and environments around us. Using real-life examples, the course helps students connect psychological ideas to their own experiences.

Through interactive activities, group tasks, and simple demonstrations, students will explore key areas of psychology including perception and memory, personality, development, and social influence. There will also be a focus on everyday decision-making, peer influence, and how to think more critically about information encountered online.

Across the three days, students will:

- Explore how the brain shapes perception, attention and memory

- Take part in activities looking at social influence, group behaviour and decision-making

- Consider personality and development, and how people change over time

Students will take part in practical exercises that give a sense of how psychologists study behaviour in real-world settings.

This course is suitable for students with an interest in people and behaviour. No prior knowledge is required.

Inside out: From Cells to Systems, A Journey Through the Human Body

Did you know your body is like an amazing machine working 24/7, even when you’re asleep? In this three-day, hands-on workshop, we’ll go on an exciting journey to explore what’s happening inside you right now!

We’ll start small by looking at cells, the tiny building blocks that make up your body, and see how they team up to form different parts. Then we’ll follow the path of your food to discover how your body digests it and turns it into energy to keep you moving and playing.

Ever wondered how you breathe, move, or feel things? We’ll explore breathing, movement, and your five senses: how your eyes see, your ears hear, your nose smells, and more! You’ll also learn how your body fights off germs like a superhero through the immune system, and how you got your unique features through genetics. Along the way, we will even explore the fascinating world of medicine and how it helps our bodies heal and stay healthy.

With fun activities, cool experiments, and lots of “wow” moments, this workshop will help you understand your body like never before, because the more you know about it, the better you can take care of it!