Exoplanets, solar storms, the transmission of quantum information, Earth system change and the development of Celtic languages are amongst the “big questions of the 21st Century and beyond” that will be explored by the Dublin Institute for Advanced… Read More
New portrait of renowned scientist Sheila Tinney unveiled at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
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Last Updated: 16th January 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
A new portrait of the pioneering mathematical physicist Dr. Sheila Tinney was unveiled at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) today (15.01.19). The son and daughters of the late Dr. Tinney – Hugh, Ethna and Deirdre Tinney… Read More
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Posted: 10th January 2019 by martin
Irish National Seismic Network to be upgraded
Geological Survey Ireland and Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies are to invest €1.5m to expand and upgrade the Irish National Seismic Network. New funding will result in more stations, greater coverage and more accurate recording of earthquakes in… Read More
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Last Updated: 15th January 2019 by Louise Collins
Statutory Public Lecture: ‘Forecasting the Unpredictable: Earthquake science in a crowded world’
DIAS launches ambitious strategy to establish Ireland as “home for intellectual leadership”
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Last Updated: 16th January 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
Exoplanets, solar storms, the transmission of quantum information, Earth system change and the development of Celtic languages are amongst the “big questions of the 21st Century and beyond” that will be explored by the Dublin Institute for Advanced… Read More
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Last Updated: 23rd October 2018 by Sadhbh McCarthy
Samhain Agus Science: Don’t be afraid of the Dark
October 31st 18:30 – 20:00 Register for this event now: http://samhainagusscience.eventbrite.ie Join us here at DIAS to explore the dark side of science this Samhain, to celebrate DARK MATTER DAY we’re putting on a great event featuring Professor… Read More
Peter Gallagher appointed Head of Astronomy and Astrophysics at DIAS
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Last Updated: 15th January 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
PRESS RELEASE Prof. Peter Gallagher has been appointed a Senior Professor and Head of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). Prior to taking up the role, Prof. Gallagher was Professor in Astrophysics at… Read More
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Last Updated: 30th October 2018 by Andrew McCarthy
Tionól 2018 and 2018 Statutory Public Lecture of the School of Celtic Studies
Tionól 2018 will take place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of November. Full programme and abstracts available here. 2018 Statutory Public Lecture of the School of Celtic Studies
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Last Updated: 1st October 2018 by martin
M7.4 Indonesia earthquake and tsunami, 28th September 2018
A powerful earthquake with magnitude 7.4 occurred on the 28th September 2018 at 10:02:44 UTC in Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, about 75km north of the city Palu. The earthquake triggered a tsunami and Palu was hit by waves up… Read More
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Last Updated: 10th September 2018 by Louise Collins
M6.6 Hokkaido Japan earthquake, 5th September 2018
An earthquake with magnitude 6.6 occurred in Hokkaido, Japan on the 5th September 2018 at 18:08:00 UTC. For more details please see this post on the INSN homepage.
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Last Updated: 28th August 2018 by mary
Anders Ahlqvist (1945-2018)
Is oth linn a chur in iúl gur cailleadh gan choinne an tOllamh Anders Ahlqvist, Cathaoirleach Bhord Rialúcháin Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh inné. Comhbhrón ó chroí uainn dá bhean, dá mhac agus dá mhuintir. We regret to announce… Read More
Great to see our very own Dr Rebeca Garcia Lopez featured in both the @irishexaminer and the @Independent_ie as one of 20 @scienceirel Starting Investigator Research Grant awardees. #DIASdiscovers
Great piece by @KOSullivanIT in the @IrishTimes today on the unveiling of Shei;a Tinney's portrait yesterday at DIAS with @mitchelloconnor and the family of Dr Tinney. Read it online here: bit.ly/2FvErVs
We were delighted to have @mitchelloconnor , Minister of State for Higher Education, with us on this special occasion today. twitter.com/DIAS_Dublin/st…
We are so proud of Dr Rebeca Garcia Lopez who is one of 20 to receive funding under the @scienceirel SIRG programmes. Congratulations, Rebeca - it is so deserved! #DIASdiscovers twitter.com/scienceirel/st…
A proud day for DIAS, celebrating our past and present female scientists: news that Dr Rebeca Garcia Lopez (DIAS) has received funding via @scienceirel Starting Investigator Research Grant & unveiling of the portrait of renowned scientist & 1st female Fellow of DIAS,Sheila Tinney
Some final words from Sheila’s daughter, Deirdre. #DIASdiscovers
The beautiful portrait of Sheila Tinney, by Judith Henihan, officially unveiled by the family of Sheila and @mitchelloconnor
We’re now moving on to the official unveiling of the portrait by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor @mitchelloconnor #DIASdiscovers
Sheila Tinney’s daughter Ethna tells us how she recalls her mother remarking approvingly how De Valera initiated the establishment of DIAS #DIASdiscovers
We are delighted to be joined by the daughters and son of Sheila Tinney here at DIAS today for the unveiling. Her son Hugh speaking now on her extensive career as a scientist #DIASdiscovers
Today we’re hosting a very special lunchtime reception to unveil a portrait of former DIAS Fellow and renowned scientist, Sheila Tinney #DIASdiscovers
We were sad to hear of the passing of Sir Michael Atiyah last week, aged 89. Atiyah was a great former chair of the board of our School of Theoretical Physics here at DIAS from 2000-2005. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. (Below, pictured in DIAS's Conference Room) @StpDias
Congrats to @StKiliansDS team Roan Batard, Ethan McQuaid & Marilou Gerbelot-Barillon on winning the Group 2nd place in Physical, Chemical & Mathematical Sci at @BTYSTE lfor their project: 'What makes Dublin shake?' @dias_geophysics were delighted to support you with your project! twitter.com/NBourgeois_Pro…
We, along with the @GeolSurvIE have announced an investment of €1.5m to expand and upgrade the Irish National Seismic Network. Read more here: bit.ly/2H6vl33 @dias_geophysics #DIASdiscovers
Fantastic to hear this @BTYSTE project from Lycée Francais d'Irlande featured on @morningireland this morning. @dias_geophysics were delighted to support your work on this project. Go n-éirí libh sa chomortas! #DIASdiscovers twitter.com/NBourgeois_Pro…
Since winning @BTYSTE comp 50 yrs ago @Luke_Drury has dedicate his life to science: studying experimental physics & pure maths @tcddublin; later undertaking a PhD in astrophysics in Cambridge and then acting as head of the astrophysics section at School of Cosmic Physics at DIAS.
As the @BTYSTE kicks off today, it marks 50 years since our very own @Luke_Drury , Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at DIAS, won the competition for a piece of equipment he built that assessed the amount of metal in a compund. #BTYSE