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: 25th January 2019 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
Exciting times! twitter.com/Space_Station/…
DIAS's @Luke_Drury hasn't slowed down on retirement. He recently attended an Open Science fair in Porto in his capacity as an @ALLEA_academies board member to introduce some key points on the Plan S project. More here ➡️allea.org/allea-discusse… #DIASdiscovers
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Thanks to @dubfire for their hasty response and saving tonight's open evening. Here they are checking out the telescope with @petertgallagher after all their hard work! 🔥🚒
Tonight is DIAS's last @Histfest event for 2019. Thanks to all who took part! The open night at DIAS Dunsink Observatory is completely booked out! Fear Not! Our Samhain agus Science mini-fest kicks off on the 30 October. Book your free place here: eventbrite.ie/o/dublin-insti…
The competition was commissioned by the @RIAdawson, @TFIupdates and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. #DIASdiscovers
While there is an obvious @DIASDunsink link, there is another #DIAS link to this event. Pictured on the right here you will see @TomRayDIAS with his daughter @Emma_Ray_Artist whose own flash of creativity won the commission in 2018.
What a day yesterday! Amazing autumnal sunshine for not only the Hamilton walk but the official unveiling of the new artwork commemorating William Rowan Hamilton's "eureka" moment at what is now Broombridge luas stop.
Wow! This image from an article published in August is from a group lead by Ruben Fedriani. It is a result of work undertaken while at DIAS is now a featured image on @NatureComms site! It is a striking. Excellent work Ruben and team! #DIASdiscovers twitter.com/NatureComms/st…