UCD Physics

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[UCD Physics @UCD_physics]

Congratulations to the ENGRAVE collaboration with active lead-role involvement from @UCD_Research Morgan Fraser and Antonio Martin-Carrillo for winning the €1m “Into Change Award” from the Danish government

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

Laser trial at @ESO kickstarts new era of interferometry

A major milestone of the #GRAVITY+ project to upgrade ESO’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI).

@ucddublin's Dr Rebeca Garcia Lopez @UCD_physics runs the spectral-resolution upgrade✨🪐🔭

https://t.co/L34VlUbk9N

[University College Dublin @ucddublin]

💥🔭 Here comes the boom! UCD astronomers have co-led the discovery of a mysterious, never-before-seen cosmic explosion.

A gamma-ray explosion unlike any discovered before has been observed by an international team of researchers, including astronomers from the UCD School of Physics.

Telescopes on Earth and in space detected an unusual series of repeated gamma-ray bursts from outside the Milky Way galaxy over the course of a day.

Gamma-ray bursts (GRB) are among the most powerful explosions in the universe and are normally caused by the catastrophic destruction of stars. However, no known scenario can completely explain the long and recurrent explosion observed in July.

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

Astronomers from @ucddublin & Radboud University have discovered a cosmic explosion unlike any ever seen before 💥🪐
https://t.co/iJxjNsNIqR via @AAS_Publishing
Mysterious repeating gamma-ray bursts seen outside the galaxy using @ESO Very Large Telescope
https://t.co/D9immPUZ1w

[UCD Physics @UCD_physics]

Congratulations to our amazing @ucdscience Class of 2025. It was a pleasure to see you all and celebrate together this amazing achievement. Best of luck in your future adventures and remember to come back to visit us soon. @ucddublin will forever be your home

[EIRSAT-1 @EIRSAT1]

Some time between 15:24 and 16:06 UTC today, most likely over the Pacific ocean, EIRSAT-1 lost its battle with gravity and contact was lost.

[University College Dublin @ucddublin]

🛰️🫡 Mission Accomplished: EIRSAT-1 to deorbit after two year historic journey

Ireland’s first satellite EIRSAT-1 has completed its mission orbiting the Earth and will de-orbit in the coming days.

The mission trained more than 50 students, primarily postgraduate researchers in physics, engineering, computer science and mathematics. This included 13 PhD students.

The launch of the CubeSat, built by students and faculty at University College Dublin under the guidance of the ESA - European Space Agency (ESA), in 2023 marked a major milestone in Ireland’s space journey.

Its success demonstrated the country’s ability to design, build, and operate a satellite, strengthening national expertise and laying the foundation for future growth in the Irish space sector.

“Although it's a sad day for the team, we're proud that EIRSAT-1 has reached the end of its mission, having achieved all of its goals,” said Professor Lorraine Hanlon, Director of the EIRSAT-1 project and UCD C-Space, the Centre for Space Research.

“We're keen to apply what we have learned, building new missions and collaborating to grow Ireland's space sector. I want to acknowledge the achievements of everyone who played a role on the team, and worked incredibly hard to make it such a success.”

[Antonio Benedetto @anto__benedetto]

Our NanoBioPhysics Lab expedition at the European Biophysical Congress #EBSA2025 with Holly giving a talk, Jia (EBSA BURSARY awardee) and Alyona presenting posters, and me chairing the session on “Ionic liquids Biophysics” @UCD_physics @UCD_Conway @ucdscience

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

With @EIRSAT1 50+ students in @UCD_physics @UCDEngArch #Mechanical #Materials #Engineering @UCDMathStat @UCDCompSci learned end-to-end space systems skills not previously seen in Ireland

@ucddublin now offers #SpacecraftOperations module in its MSc Space Science & Technology

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

UCD will now expand its #ParticlePhysics research & education capacity with a new strategic hire in Experimental Particle Physics at @UCD_physics
The appointee will undertake research in high-energy experimental particle physics, as a member of one of the @CERN LHC experiments.

[Sheila McBreen @SheilaMcBreen]

Super news that Ireland has completed the steps to be an Associate Member of CERN. The School of Physics @UCD_physics is advertising a new strategic academic role to support and grow our particle physics research @ucdscience @UCD_Research

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

.@ucddublin welcomes today’s news that Ireland has become an associate member of @CERN
@UCD_physics researchers play a leading role in the Irish community already active there, which will now expand due to the opportunities that membership will bring.
https://t.co/1G4waddO4r

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

.@esa backs @UCD_Cspace novel satellite swarm mission to observe gamma-ray bursts💫

@ucddublin VPRII: 'We are very proud to announce this ambitious new project. UCD continues to be a driver of space research & innovation and of the Irish space sector.'
🛰️https://t.co/0XEpReHgQi

[Sheila McBreen @SheilaMcBreen]

New job advertised in @UCD_physics @ucdscience @UCD_Research

Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Experimental Particle Physics, UCD School of Physics, Permanent

https://t.co/0dEOMx6YGI

[Antonio Benedetto @anto__benedetto]

Welcoming in our NanoBioPhysics Lab our 3 summer research students: Sophia (Biology, UMontana), Sean (UCD Physics) & Zeqiu (UCD Physics). They will look at the effects of ionic drugs on amyloids & cells using our Bio-Atomic Force Microscope. @UCD_physics @UCD_Conway @ucdscience

[UCD Research @UCD_Research]

Ireland's associate membership of @CERN will unlock vast benefits for our research & innovation ecosystem, with direct benefits for Irish education & companies.

Read our earlier statement from @ucddublin leaders in related sectors https://t.co/5Y4Y1SELYg
@DeptofFHed @UCD_physics

[Antonio Benedetto @anto__benedetto]

Spotted by @TheRubiniGroup while I was chatting with Prof Morten Meldal, 2022 Chemistry Nobel Laureate, after his inspiring talk including #AFM and 3D-AFM imaging of amyloid fibrils. @UCD_physics @UCD_Conway @ucdchemistry @UCD_SBBS @ucdscience @ucddublin

[Antonio Benedetto @anto__benedetto]

Hurry up - we are hiring!
PhD position (4-year fully-funded) in our NanoBioPhysics Lab @UCD_physics @UCD_Conway
One more week to apply - New deadline Friday 21st March 2025
More info https://t.co/ccJpjT8saa

[Antonio Benedetto @anto__benedetto]

New technologies & their integration open new science. @zeiss_micro released its new high-speed super-resolution confocal microscope. Join us to hear more about it & its full integration with our @NanosurfAFM bioAFM & @cytosurge FluidicFM. @UCD_physics @UCD_Conway @UCD_Research

[Antonio Benedetto @anto__benedetto]

Thanks Prof Harekrushna Sahoo @nitrourkela for visiting our NanoBioPhysics Lab, the fruitful discussions, and your seminar on “Ionic liquids: Applications in protein kinetics, dynamics and aggregation” @UCD_physics @UCD_Conway @ucdscience @UCD_Research @ucd_global