Samhain agus Science, now in its 6th year, 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 Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics and Geophysics host a programme of public events.

This year’s festival ran from 25 October to 06 November with a total of five events (see below), representing all our schools. All events were in-person, with four taking place at DIAS HQ, 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, and the fifth taking place at Galway City Museum. Thanks to all of our fantastic speakers and the wonderful audience members who attended the events and engaged with the speakers. See you in 2024!

Wednesday 25 October

Thanks to everyone who attended this event. We hope you all enjoyed it!!

Many thanks to Professor Emma Teeling for an enlightening and fascinating talk. If you were unable to attend, the recording is now available on our YouTube Channel.

Thursday 26 October

Dr Niamh Wycherley delivered a truly captivating talk to a fully booked room. If you weren’t able to join us live, the recording is now available as part of our Samhain agus Science playlist on YouTube

Wednesday 01 November

Another fascinating Samhain agus Science talk. Thanks to Dr Yasaman Yazdi for tales of old and new mysteries of dark energy. Thanks also to our very engaged audience on the night. If you missed this talk, fear not, it’s now available here

Monday 06 November

Thanks to Dr. Johanna Vos for a wonderful talk to round off Samhain agus Science 2023. It was too good to miss so if you didn’t make it, you’ll find the recording on our YouTube Channel.