Dr. Joel Sánchez Bermúdez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Interferometric imaging with GRAVITY/VLTI Abstract: In Astronomy, interferometry is an observational technique that delivers us the major resolution possible to study physical processes at the smallest spatial scales… Read More
Samhain agus Science 2020
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Last Updated: 26th October 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Samhain agus Science is an annual initiative of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies taking place each year during Halloween. From spooky science to the mysteries of the Celtic festival of Samhain, DIAS scholars from the Schools of… Read More
DIAS & The Dublin Tech Summit
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Last Updated: 26th October 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is delighted to take part in the 2020 Dublin Tech Summit as a partner in the Dublin Region Innovation Consortium (DRIC) and welcomes opportunities to discuss industry collaborations and knowledge transfer. DIAS… Read More
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Last Updated: 14th October 2020 by Sophie Murray
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Frequency-Division Multiplexed Signal Analysis
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering a position to work on the development of frequency-division multiplexed signal analysis using FPGAs and RF SoC devices. This is part of a broader project involving the development of… Read More
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Posted: 13th October 2020 by Sophie Murray
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering a position to work on the development of Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs). MKIDs are novel low temperature, superconducting detectors capable of counting single photons and simultaneously determining their… Read More
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Posted: 8th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-10-21, 15:00: Dr. Joel Sánchez Bermúdez (UNAM)
Dr. Joel Sánchez Bermúdez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Interferometric imaging with GRAVITY/VLTI Abstract: In Astronomy, interferometry is an observational technique that delivers us the major resolution possible to study physical processes at the smallest spatial scales… Read More
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Last Updated: 8th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-10-16, 15:00: Dr. Faouzi Boussaha (Observatoire de Paris)
Dr. Faouzi Boussaha Observatoire de Paris, France Development of near-infrared and visible kinetic inductance detectors at Paris Observatory Abstract: Thanks to their unequalled performance, particularly in terms of sensitivity which can approach the quantum limit given by the… Read More
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Last Updated: 8th October 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-10-09, 15:00: Dr. Claire Davies (University of Exeter)
Dr. Claire Davies University of Exeter, UK Disc-hosting young stellar objects at high angular resolution Abstract: Directly observing the innermost astronomical units of the discs that surround stars as they form is crucial to our understanding of star… Read More
DIAS announces line-up for Culture Night 2020
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Last Updated: 21st September 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Light-speed talks from leading astrophysicists, a virtual tour of the world famous Dunsink Observatory, and delving into the geohazards of the modern world are among the programme of events being hosted by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies… Read More
DIAS Astrophysics Group Joins EuroHPC Academic Flagship Programme
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Last Updated: 11th September 2020 by Caoimhe Mulhall
On Friday 11th September, a DIAS Astrophysics research group led by Dr Jonathan Mackey (Royal Society – Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellow) was announced as one of seven academic projects which will be supported by the new… Read More
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Posted: 7th September 2020 by Simon Purser
2020-09-15, 15:00: Prof Cornelis Dullemond (Universität Heidelberg)
Prof. Cornelis Dullemond Universität Heidelberg, Germany Interpreting the ALMA continuum images of protoplanetary disks Abstract: In recent years a large number of high-resolution ALMA images of protoplanetary disks were published. It is striking how cleanly structured these disks… Read More
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Head of DIAS Astrophysics @petertgallagher featured @Wikipedia front page today! Learn more about his work @DIASAstronomy @DIASDunsink @I_LOFAR en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_T._…
Our first online event as part of our upcoming Samhain agus Science mini-fest takes place on Monday 26th October at 6pm, and will be presented by @AstridEichhorn. Tickets are free and booking is essential: eventbrite.ie/e/124399258531 @UniSouthDenmark #Samhainagusscience Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Come do a PhD with us at DIAS Astrophysics. More on our research at dias.ie/astrophysics/ twitter.com/PhysicsNews/st…
"The Hamilton Way" A proposed foot and cycle route linking Dunsink Observatory and the Royal Canal Greenway, Ashtown and the Tolka Valley Greenway. Read about it here: dunsink.dias.ie/hamiltonway/ @DIASDunsink @DIAS_Dublin @StpDias @DIASAstronomy @MathsWeek Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Its Maths Week! And we have some tickets left for our upcoming talk tomorrow evening: eventbrite.ie/e/122552924095 #MathsWeek2020 #DIASdiscover Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
I was funded by this great PhD programme way back when. Want to do a PhD @DIASAstronomy on massive stars, supernovae, cosmic rays? Plenty of time to get in touch and write an application! Check out dias.ie/massivestars #DIASdiscovers @davit_zargaryan @sam_green93 @MMoutzouri twitter.com/IrishResearch/… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
At the time of her contribution, Dr Garcia Lopez was affiliated to DIAS and continues as a research associate twitter.com/UCD_Research/s… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
@DeptofFHed @ESO @EnterInnov And one of DIAS' researchers at the time, worked on that very project 👍 aanda.org/articles/aa/pd… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Research using @ESO telescopes on the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics. Ireland is a member of ESO since 2018 @DIAS_Dublin @EnterInnov twitter.com/ESO/status/131… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Congratulations to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzela and Andrea Ghez today announced as joint @NobelPrize winners in Physics 2020! #NobelPrize2020 #blackholes #milkyway #astrophysics Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
#RIAaccess2experts Join Dame Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Hon. MRIA for this online Academy Discourse 'Astronomy and Poetry' discussing astronomical objects/events that have attracted the attention of #poets on Tue 10 Nov, 7pm. Free but booking essential bit.ly/RIAJBB Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
We're delighted to announce for next month's club meeting, special guest Prof. Tom Ray of @DIAS_Dublin will talk about @ESO_Ireland and the construction of the @ESO VLT in Chile! To Join @LimerickAstro please send us a DM. Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
✨The Last and Next 100 Years of Astronomy 🪐 If you missed the fascinating talk by Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell the talk has now been loaded to our YouTube Channel. We will be launching our events for October very soon so watch this space! youtu.be/S_XVFGAavE0 Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund supports full or part-time graduates who wish to study towards a doctorate in physics and are from groups that are currently under-represented in physics #BellBurnellFund Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund is now open for applications! Visit iop.org/bellburnellfund to submit your application. Closing date is midday Friday 22 Jan 2021. #BellBurnellFund Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
@KOSullivanIT @ibec_irl @IrishTimes 📢Prof Terry Tao @UCLA will deliver the RIA 2020 Hamilton Lecture on 16 Oct, 4pm - #free register now bit.ly/riaTTao Remember send your #maths❓by 12noon, 2 Oct, if you need inspiration check out #Numberphile video bit.ly/RIATaoYT #HamiltonDay sponsor @ibec_irl Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
Delighted to have the opportunity to chat with mathematician extraordinaire Terry Tao who will deliver this year’s Hamilton Lecture hosted by @RIAdawson with @ibec_irl and @IrishTimes science Sign up! via @IrishTimes irishtimes.com/news/science/m… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
#ISSIGameChangers seminar at 15:00 Irish time today. Not to be missed for those interested in space missions to explore the Sun. twitter.com/ISSIBern/statu…
The @IrishResearch Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships call is now OPEN! Deadline for applications 19 November. Also includes a Social Enterprise Impact Fellowship in partnership with @deptRCD research.ie/funding/goipd/… #LoveIrishResearch #LovePostdocs Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics
.@petertgallagher says SETI might be a "moon-landing moment for the next generation" - having worked with undergraduate interns Aoife Brennan and Charlie Giese this summer we very much agree: lofar.ie/astrolands-int… youtu.be/yv3ZH6C55H8?t=… youtube.com/watch?v=yv3ZH6… twitter.com/I_LOFAR/status… Retweeted by DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics