Join us for a night of extraordinary talks by a range of DCU’s foremost astrophysicists and relativists. Hear about what Stephen Hawking theorised about Black Holes (and more) and about time travel in alternate Universes. Learn about the formation processes of stars and the highest energy events in our Universe.
Talks begin at 18.30 and will finish at 21.00 with a break for tea and coffee at 19.30.
Programme:
18.30: Prof. Turlough Downes – Star Formation in our Universe
19.00 Dr. Peter Taylor – Stephen Hawking, Black Holes and Information Loss
19.30 Tea, Coffee & Biscuits
20.00 Dr. Masha Chernyakova – The High Energy Universe
20.30 Prof. Brien Nolan – Godel’s Gift: Time Travel in General Relativity
The event is open to everyone, especially families. The first two talks in particular are designed to cater for younger minds!
