New observation challenges established theory of gamma-ray bursts in the universe An international team of scientists, including researchers from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), have gained the best view ever recorded of gamma-ray bursts – the brightest explosions in the… Read More
Exploring the dark side of science and Celtic heritage: Line-up for DIAS Samhain agus Science festival announced
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Last Updated: 25th March 2022 by Michelle Tobin
(26.10.2021) Discovering the dark side of our universe, the ins and outs of Irish words through time and finding mysterious missing black holes are just some of the talks taking place as part of this year’s Samhain agus… Read More
Caitriona Jackman appointed as the first ever female senior professor of physics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
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Last Updated: 21st September 2022 by Michelle Tobin
(11.10.2021) Professor Caitriona Jackman has been appointed to the role of senior professor at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). She is the first female senior professor of physics in the 81-year history of the Institute. Taking… Read More
Samhain agus Science 2021
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Last Updated: 13th October 2022 by Michelle Tobin
Samhain agus Science 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… Read More
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Last Updated: 25th March 2022 by Michelle Tobin
DIAS announce Dublin Festival of History talk on the role of German-speaking refugees in shaping the Institute
Update (23.09.2021): You can watch Dr. Holfter’s talk on our YouTube channel here (16.09.2021) As part of this year’s Dublin Festival of History line-up, the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) will host a talk on the role… Read More
DIAS announces line-up for Culture Night 2021
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Last Updated: 27th September 2021 by Michelle Tobin
A virtual tour of the world-renowned Dunsink observatory, exploring how Irish scientists monitor worldwide earthquakes and short talks showcasing the hidden treasures of Celtic literature are among the programme of events being hosted by the Dublin Institute for… Read More
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Last Updated: 25th March 2022 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Panel Discussion: DIAS and DeValera
DIAS was established on 19th June 1940 by then Taoiseach Éamon de Valera under the Institute for Advanced Studies Act, 1940 in Dublin. To mark 80 years since our foundation, we hosted an online panel discussion which delved… Read More
Outdoor astronomy exhibition launched at the DIAS Burlington Road
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Last Updated: 30th August 2022 by Caoimhe Mulhall
(05.07.2021) An outdoor exhibition featuring astronomy photographs will hang at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) at 10 Burlington Road, Dublin for the month of July. The original exhibition features 23 images that have been selected from… Read More
Professor Terry Hughes to deliver DIAS Day Lecture
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Last Updated: 14th September 2021 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Internationally acclaimed Marine scientist Professor Terry Hughes will deliver the annual DIAS Day Lecture on Friday, 18th June at 1pm on coral reef sustainability and the damaging effects of coral bleaching on climate change. The lecture is part… Read More
Sounds of the Earth: New DIAS musical compositions shed light on noises of the Earth
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Last Updated: 15th June 2021 by Caoimhe Mulhall
Conversations of great whales, sounds of ships passing, and bursts of vibrations caused by earthquakes are just some of the sounds that listeners can experience in new musical compositions launched today (08.06.21) by the Dublin Institute for Advanced… Read More
DIAS scientists help reveal ‘exceptional’ cosmic blast in unprecedented detail
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Last Updated: 14th March 2022 by Sophie Murray
New observation challenges established theory of gamma-ray bursts in the universe An international team of scientists, including researchers from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), have gained the best view ever recorded of gamma-ray bursts – the brightest explosions in the… Read More
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