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Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is the world’s second, and Ireland’s only, Institute for Advanced Studies. We perform advanced, fundamental, research across our three Schools - Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics, and Cosmic Physics.
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Scoláireacht bliana le fáil i Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh
1 Year scholarship available in SCS
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Sonraí / Details:
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Tarlaíonn na gealáin thuaidh nuair a bhuaileann cáithníní ón ghrian leis an atmaisféar uachtair ar domhain.
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Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at DIAS. A message from our CEO & Registrar, Dr Euchaira Meehan: “On International Women’s Day 2026, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the women researchers at DIAS. Their work continues to shape discovery research and inspire future generations. We remain committed to ensuring women are supported to thrive, lead, and make groundbreaking discoveries.”
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from all of us at DIAS.
Today we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the women researchers at DIAS.
We remain committed to supporting women to thrive, lead, and make groundbreaking discoveries that inspire future generations.
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Spotaí dorcha iad grianspotaí a thagann chun cinn i limistéir ghníomhacha ar an ghrian!
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Bíonn lánghealach beagnach uair sa mhí, agus beidh lánghealach anocht! B'fheidir beidh tú in ann é a fhéicáil!
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Congratulations to Prof Peter T. Gallagher, Head of Astrophysics at DIAS and an Adjunct Professor of Physics at Trinity College Dublin, who has been elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP). You can read the full article at the link below. www.dias.ie/.../dias-hea...
Thank you to Venus Keus @dias.ie for chairing the session and to all the students for their energy and enthusiasm.
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Inniu!
The ADH Telescope operated in South Africa until 1980. Though the working life of the ADH telescope is now over, its memory remains. It made significant contributions to Southern Hemisphere astronomy, in particular to studies of the Magenellic Clouds, Galactic Structure and southern Milky Way. Today original pieces of the telescope, as well as original photographic plates are on display at DIAS Dunsink Observatory.
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The ADH Telescope operated in South Africa until 1980.
It made significant contributions to Southern Hemisphere Astronomy. Today original pieces of the telescope, as well as photographic plates are on display at DIAS Dunsink Observatory.
#DIASdiscovers #DIAS85
Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Ruth Fogg @diasdunsink.bsky.social on receiving funding for her project under the @ria.ie Charlemont Grant scheme 👏 #DIASdiscovers #DIAS85
A host of additional information about the ogam inscription I-KER-055 from Kilmalkedar at the new Ogham in 3D website (hosted by @dias.ie): ogham.celt.dias.ie/I-KER-055
Léacht le Seán Ó Hoireabhárd (DIAS) i Má Nuad amárach
Lecture by Sean Ó Hoireabhárd (DIAS) in Maynooth tomorrow
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On The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the curiosity and brilliance of women who shape discovery across every field.
As DIAS marks 85 years of advancing knowledge, we recognise the vital contributions of women in science.
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The telescope was used to study faint stars in the Magenellic Cloud and Orion Nebula, as well as to search for evidence of a black hole in the centre of our galaxy by using early electronic detectors. Pictured is the Eta Carina Nebula as it appears on ADH photographic plate No H20.
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The ADH telescope was used to study faint stars in the Magenellic Cloud & Orion Nebula, as well as search for evidence of a black hole in the centre of our galaxy using early electronic detectors.
Image: the Eta Carina Nebula as it appears on photographic plate No.H20
Cover of the journal Celtica, issue XXXVII, 2025
Celtica XXXVII foilsithe / published!
Seolfar Celtica XXXVII (2025) ar 19 Feabhra in DIAS
Beidh an iris ar fáil ar líne as sin amach.
Celtica XXXVII (2025) will be launched on 19 February at DIAS
It will be available online from that date.
www.dias.ie/celt/
Poster advertising lecture by Pádraic Moran, click link for same details.
An chéad léacht i sraith léachtaí an earraigh
The first lecture in our spring series
Pádraic Moran (Gaillimh/Galway)
Sun, moon and stars in the Reichenauer Schulheft
5pm, 19 Feabhra/February
DIAS, 10 Burlington Road
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🚨New article alert 🚨
Last April we hosted the @royalastrosoc.bsky.social in the @ria.ie for a meeting discussing "Communicating Astronomy at Historic Observatories". Now Sadhbh Leahy has an article reporting on the meeting!
Link to the article is available here: academic.oup.com/astrogeo/art...
1/3 📜✨ New on ISOS: Russell Library, Maynooth
Two remarkable Irish-language manuscripts (18th & 19th c.).
Scribes include Pól Ó Longáin & Seán Ó Laochadh.
Dialogues, Ogham lore, heroic saga, poetry & genealogies.
🙏Thanks to
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Seimineáir SCS
SCS seminars
5 pm, DIAS, 10 Burlington Road
Luan/Monday: Prof Ruairí Ó hUiginn, `The rosc passages in Oideadh Chonlaoich'
Céadaoin/Wednesday: Dr Daniel Watson, `The Epitome of Eriugena's Periphyseon in Oxford, Bodleian Library MS Auct. F. 3. 15.'
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The ADH was the brainchild of Harvard Observatory Director, Harlow Shapley who fortuitously met Taoiseach Eamon de Valera at Shannon Airport in 1948, whilst marooned due to fog. Shapley introduced himself and proceeded to discuss ideas for the reopening of Dunsink and the joint telescope project with Harvard and Armagh Observatory.
Bart Bok (Previously Director Harvard Observatory), An Taosieach Eamon de Valera, Eric Lindsey (Armagh Observatory) pictured circa 1961
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The ADH was the brainchild of Harvard Observatory Director, Harlow Shapley who fortuitously met Taoiseach Eamon de Valera at Shannon Airport in 1948. Shapley introduced himself and discussed ideas for the reopening of Dunsink and the ADH joint telescope project.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Image 1. Once complete the ADH Telescope was installed in Boyden Observatory in Bloemfontein, South Africa in 1950. It was the largest Schmidt telescope in the Southern Hemisphere in the 1950s.
The 36 inch Schmidt telescope was financed by a £5,000 grant from each Armagh, Dunsink and Harvard, and was built by the Perkin-Elmer Corporation in the US.
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In 1950 the ADH Telescope was installed, it was the largest Schmidt telescope in the Southern Hemisphere in the 1950s. The 36 inch Schmidt telescope was built by the Perkin-Elmer Corporation, financed by a £5,000 grant from Armagh, Dunsink and Harvard.
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The Armagh-Dunsink-Harvard (ADH) Agreement In 1948 DIAS Dunsink was central to what was the first ever inter-governmental agreement between the two parts of Ireland, and the first international agreement to operate a shared observing facility in the southern hemisphere. This pioneering collaboration linked Armagh Observatory and Dunsink Observatory with Harvard University under an agreement to build and operate a large Schmidt telescope at the Boyden Observatory in South Africa.
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ADH Agreement
In 1948 DIAS was central to the first ever inter-governmental agreement between the 2 parts of Ireland. This pioneering collaboration linked Armagh & Dunsink Observatory with Harvard under an agreement to build a Schmidt telescope at Boyden in South Africa
In 1960, John L. Synge, Senior Professor at the DIAS School of Theoretical Physics, published ‘Relativity: The General Theory’, a seminal text that became a standard reference on Einstein’s theory. Renowned for its clarity and depth, the book shaped international research and teaching, reaffirming DIAS as a leading world centre for research in general relativity.
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In 1960, John L. Synge, Senior Professor at the DIAS School of Theoretical Physics, published ‘Relativity: The General Theory’, a seminal text that became a standard reference on Einstein’s theory, reaffirming DIAS as a leading centre for research in general relativity
A Titan of European space science. And a lovely man. An early champion of multi-disciplinary science, during a key period when Irish space scientists were seeking to capitalise on our (founding) membership of @esa.int
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We are all very excited to see where this years entrants will take the theme. Time is still on your side, but we are now under 12 weeks out from the closing date and your opportunity of winning €2000.
Full link to Award Entry Page 🔽🔽
marymulvihillaward.ie/award/
Having completed our run through of the previous 9 Mary Mulvihill Award Winners, we turn our attention to this year's rapidly approach award.
Although, I suppose how quickly it is approaching depends on your view of time.
The theme selected for the 2026 #marymulvihill Award was 'Time'.