Conference: ‘To frighten off the rude and ignorant’? Intentional obscuritas in Irish and Welsh literature (650–1650)
Burlington RoadRegistration to open in February 2019
DIAS 2023 - Over 80 years of Discovery
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Public Open Night at Dunsink Observatory
Dunsink ObservatoryAn informative one hour talk followed by hands on viewing of the night sky. Open nights at Dunsink Observatory are free of charge. Weather permitting, visitors can view celestial objects through the historic Grubb Telescope and two smaller... Read More
Free
The Heaventree of Stars: Kicking off the Bloomsday Festival at Dunsink Observatory
Dunsink ObservatoryThe Heaventree of Stars is a Bloomsday celebration of astronomy, maths, music and science in Ulysses. This beautiful summer’s evening of readings, discussions and music will be held in the original meridian room of the observatory, now part... Read More
Free
IAU Above & Beyond Exhibit
This exhibition commemorates the International Astronomical Union’s centenary by showcasing some of the most significant and surprising astronomical breakthroughs that have shaped science, technology and culture over the last century. The exhibition is being hosted by DIAS and... Read More
Eight Years to the Moon
The Irish Astronomical Society and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, along with Belvedere College, SJ, are delighted to present a FREE lecture on Tuesday, September 10th in Belvedere College, Dublin by renowned US-based space science writer Nancy... Read More
Launch- Irish manuscripts of the Irish College in Leuven
The launch of the Online Access via ISOS, to the Irish manuscripts of the Irish College in Leuven, now held in the Royal Library of Belgium. This is a co-operative project between KU Leuven, the Royal Library of... Read More
Culture Night – Earthquakes and other Geohazards
Merrion Square 5 Merrion Square, Dublin, IrelandDespite 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
The early work of Erwin Schrödinger – Dublin Fesitval of History
Burlington RoadProfessor Tony Dorlas will describe some early contributions by Schrödinger, explain about quantum theory before quantum mechanics, and colour vision.
CANCELLED-DIAS Dunsink Observatory Open night
Dunsink ObservatoryImportant: Due to the severe weather warning currently in place for this evening, this event has been cancelled. As part of the Dublin Festival of History, join us at Dunsink for a night-long celebration of space — from... Read More
The thoughts of Hamilton and Schrödinger that stood the test of time. – Dublin Festival of History
Burlington RoadLuuk Coopmans will delve into the scientific breakthroughs that drive the technology sector today, which could not have become reality without the efforts of some brilliant minds. In this historical lecture he will describe the original thoughts of... Read More