CNN Academy Summer Institute and Simulation Week

Two week programme (10 credits)

29th June - 11th July 2026  | University College Dublin, Ireland 

Hear from CNN journalists, industry experts and media analysts about how technology is transforming the way we tell stories and the challenges of international reporting.  

Learn the skills necessary to be a true multimedia journalist such as mobile storytelling, open-source intelligence and the benefits and challenges posed by artificial intelligence. 

Then put those skills into practice during a realistic simulation where you’ll be split into groups, despatched to a fictional country and set the task of reporting on a breaking news story. 

The simulation transcends traditional journalism training, providing a transformative experience that combines real-world challenges, collaboration, competition and a commitment to addressing pressing global issues.

Storytelling in the Age of AI: A CNN Academy Summer School Institute

One week programme (5 credits)

29th June - 3rdJuly 2026

Students Requiring Visas

Whether or not a participant requires an entry visa will depend on their nationality. There is a list of visa required countries here on the Irish Immigration website. There is also information on short stay visas (Stays of up to 90 days), here. If a participant is from a visa required country, then they need an entry visa in advance of coming to Ireland, even for a period of 1-2 weeks.

Fees and Accommodation

2 Week Programme - CNN Academy Summer Institute & Simulation week (CF38)

EU fees €2500

Non EU fees €3,500

Accommodation - To book and pay for campus accommodation click here and use the promo code UCDCNN7388 to avail of a discount

A 10 day food package can be arranged on request

1 Week Programme - CNN Academy Summer Institute (CF37)

Fees and Accommodation

EU Fees €1,200

Non EU Fees €1,600

Accommodation - To book and pay for campus accommodation click here and use the promo code UCDCNN7388 to avail of a discount

A 5 day food package can be arranged on request

To find out more information on the programmes including the syllabus , how to apply and videos from last year visit CNN Academy website

‍ ‍Bursaries for Students in Ireland and Northern Ireland

‍UCD Clinton Institute is supporting the award of €2,500 fee bursaries to eligible applicants.

‍ ‍ Eligibility:

‍ ‍(1) applicants currently registered with a journalism programme in Ireland or Northern Ireland

‍ ‍(2) or applicants from any discipline who contribute to a university/college news platform in Ireland or Northern Ireland

‍ ‍(3) applicants must have successfully applied to take part in Storytelling in the Age of AI and CNN Simulation Week (CF38)

What is covered: Full fee for the CNN Academy Summer Institute and Simulation week (CF38) 29th June – 11th July 2026.

To apply, email Catherine.Carey@ucd.ie indicating your eligibility by 31st March 2026.

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