The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
(DIAS) has announced details of a public lecture series exploring the famous
question – ‘What is Life?’ – which was famously considered by Professor Erwin
Schrödinger in 1943.
An expert from each of the four
Schools at DIAS will consider the question ‘What is Life?’
from the perspective of their own work and field of study. The four-part lecture series will take place at
lunchtime over four Thursdays during March and April.
The lecture
series will mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of Professor
Erwin Schrödinger’s ‘What is Life?’ book based on his renowned lectures
delivered at Trinity College Dublin in 1943, which are are credited with transforming our understanding of genetics and
inspiring the discovery of DNA.
The Nobel prize-winning physicist
was then Director of Theoretical Physics at DIAS.
All four of the lectures will
take place at 1pm at DIAS’s premises on 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4. The
lecture topics and speakers include:
‘What is
Extra-terrestrial Life?’ Exoplanets, Earth-like planets, SETI – what next,
life? Presented by Professor Peter Gallagher, Head of Astronomy and
Astrophysics, DIAS on Thursday, 21st March.
‘Earth
processes – drivers for life.’ Insights into how Earth processes determine life
on our planet. Presented by Professor Chris Bean, Head of Geophysics, DIAS on
Thursday, 28th March.
‘What is
life? One question, many answers.’ The language of life in early Ireland and
Wales. Presented by Professor Barry Lewis from the School of Celtic
Studies, DIAS on Thursday 4th April.
‘Beyond
the ‘What is Life?’ lectures and book.’ The legacy of Professor Erwin
Schrödinger. Explored by Professor Werner Nahm FRS, Head of the School of
Theoretical Physics, DIAS on Thursday 25th April.
Commenting on the announcement of the lecture series, CEO and
Registrar of DIAS, Eucharia Meehan said: “As the first Director of Theoretical
Physics at DIAS, we are very proud of Professor Schrödinger’s association with the Institute and
his contributions to its development.
“We are delighted to
commemorate the 75th anniversary
of the publication of Schrödinger’s book, and acknowledge his contribution to the discovery of DNA by hosting this series of public lectures at
DIAS. We hope the different approaches and various backgrounds of all four
speakers will breathe new life into the question ‘What is Life?’ and we are
looking forward to some interesting and lively discussions.”
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What is Life?’ lecture series returns to Dublin after 75 years
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Last Updated: 5th November 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) has announced details of a public lecture series exploring the famous question – ‘What is Life?’ – which was famously considered by Professor Erwin Schrödinger in 1943.
An expert from each of the four Schools at DIAS will consider the question ‘What is Life?’ from the perspective of their own work and field of study. The four-part lecture series will take place at lunchtime over four Thursdays during March and April.
The lecture series will mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of Professor Erwin Schrödinger’s ‘What is Life?’ book based on his renowned lectures delivered at Trinity College Dublin in 1943, which are are credited with transforming our understanding of genetics and inspiring the discovery of DNA.
The Nobel prize-winning physicist was then Director of Theoretical Physics at DIAS.
All four of the lectures will take place at 1pm at DIAS’s premises on 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4. The lecture topics and speakers include:
Commenting on the announcement of the lecture series, CEO and Registrar of DIAS, Eucharia Meehan said: “As the first Director of Theoretical Physics at DIAS, we are very proud of Professor Schrödinger’s association with the Institute and his contributions to its development.
“We are delighted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the publication of Schrödinger’s book, and acknowledge his contribution to the discovery of DNA by hosting this series of public lectures at DIAS. We hope the different approaches and various backgrounds of all four speakers will breathe new life into the question ‘What is Life?’ and we are looking forward to some interesting and lively discussions.”
Registration for the public lecture series is free and is now open. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/what-is-extra-terrestrial-life-with-professor-peter-gallagher-tickets-57724016086
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