The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies is a statutory corporation established in 1940 under the Institute for Advanced Studies Act of that year. It is a publicly-funded independent centre for research in basic disciplines. The Geophysics Section studies... Read More
Abstract From Zhang Heng’s earliest seismoscope, to Dubliner Robert Mallet’s experiments on Killiney Beach and observations of the 1857 Neapolitan earthquake, scientists have tried to understand earthquakes and use this understanding to reduce their effect. Still, earthquakes have... Read More
Despite its lack of large earthquakes, Ireland holds a special place in the history of Earthquake studies thanks to the pioneering work of Robert Mallet in the mid-19th century. Come see the past and present of live earthquake... Read More
Professor Chris Bean will attend a meeting of the Advisory Board of Tomorrow's Cities in Kathmandu
Dr. Martin Möllhoff will give a lunch time seminar.
*DIAS 2020 PUBLIC EVENT* In the lead up to International Women's Day on the 08th March, DIAS will profile some of its female researchers via the online forum of Humans of Dublin. Join us online to meet some... Read More
*POSTPONED-DIAS 2020 PUBLIC EVENT* As a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 threat, and the level of concerns being expressed by those wishing to attend the lecture and film Oidhche Sheanchais on Wednesday 11th March 2020, we regret... Read More
*POSTPONED - DIAS 2020 PUBLIC EVENT* This World Earth Day, join our School of Cosmic Physics, Geophysics section and learn how DIAS is listening to the planet. How it works to monitor and understand volcanoes, earthquakes and other... Read More
*DIAS 2020 PUBLIC EVENT* DIAS was established on 19th June1940 by then Taoiseach Éamon de Valera under the Institute for Advanced Studies Act, 1940 in Dublin. To mark 80 years since our foundation, we’re inviting you to join... Read More
