To protect the welfare of students, scholars and staff at DIAS and in the public interest, DIAS is implementing full ‘working from home’ for all its team as of 6pm Friday March 20th. This is effective until opening of business on Monday April 20th. The libraries at the School of Celtic Studies and at the School of Theoretical Physics are closed. All DIAS led public events scheduled until the end of April have been postponed. This includes Open Nights at DIAS Dunsink Observatory. Furthermore, whilst books may be ordered, the orders will not be filled immediately and you are asked for patience and forbearance at this time.
DIAS staff, students and scholars are still contactable by email and by phone.
As there will be no physical presence at reception from close of business Friday 20th March, if you are conducting a service or need to speak to someone please find below for your convenience some contact details:
10 Burlington Road
- School of Celtic Studies;
- School of Theoretical Physics;
- Central Administration;
- General Enquiries – Reception, reception@admin.dias.ie / (01)6140100
5 Merrion Square
- School of Cosmic Physics – Geophysics;
31 Fitzwilliam Place
- School of Cosmic Physics – Astrophysics;
UPDATE MARCH 24TH : Buildings Closure Notice
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Last Updated: 25th March 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
To protect the welfare of students, scholars and staff at DIAS and in the public interest, DIAS is implementing full ‘working from home’ for all its team as of 6pm Friday March 20th. This is effective until opening of business on Monday April 20th. The libraries at the School of Celtic Studies and at the School of Theoretical Physics are closed. All DIAS led public events scheduled until the end of April have been postponed. This includes Open Nights at DIAS Dunsink Observatory. Furthermore, whilst books may be ordered, the orders will not be filled immediately and you are asked for patience and forbearance at this time.
DIAS staff, students and scholars are still contactable by email and by phone.
As there will be no physical presence at reception from close of business Friday 20th March, if you are conducting a service or need to speak to someone please find below for your convenience some contact details:
10 Burlington Road
5 Merrion Square
31 Fitzwilliam Place
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