Hamilton Institute

20/10/2025

Our annual Dangerfield lecture will be at 19:00 on Friday November 7th 2025. The talk is by Prof. Rosemary Monahan and is entitled "Using Computational Thinking to Ensure Dependable Software". All are welcome, but we'd welcome an RSVP if you think you'll attend, so that we can plan for numbers.

Speaker: Professor Rosemary Monahan, Maynooth University Department of Computer Science Title: Using Computational Thinking to Ensure Dependable Software Abstract: Computational thinking in school curricula teaches children to solve problems by breaking them into smaller parts, recognising patterns,...

07/10/2024

This year's Ian Dangerfield Lecture is:

A Periodic Paper Caper

a public lecture by Dr. Rachel Quinlan (School of Mathematical
and Statistical Sciences, University of Galway)

19:00 Friday October 18th 2024

Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like to attend.

31/10/2023

Hi all,

Ian’s talk is happening on November 24th, 2023 at 7:00 PM. This year, Professor David Stifter from the Department of Early Irish at Maynooth University will be giving the talk. The topic of the talk is “Alliteration by Numbers”, which will explore how statistics can help us understand when complex alliteration patterns are intentional.

As usual, we would love if for you to join us! The talk will be held in person at the Hamilton Institute seminar room (Room 317) on the third floor of Eolas Building. If you prefer to watch it remotely, we hope to have a streaming option available as well. Please let us know if you would like to attend in person or receive an invitation to the streamed version by sending us an email.

27/09/2022

Hi all - this year's Dangerfield Lecture will be given by Prof. Caitriona Jackman of DIAS on:

Adventures in the Solar System

The talk will focus on how spacecraft have been used to explore the solar system, and how mathematics and data science have played a role in advancing planetary science.

The talk will be at 19:00 Friday October 21st 2022, and will be in the Hamilton Institute, in Maynooth University's Eolas building. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend, please let us know, so we can plan accordingly!

20/09/2021

This year's Dangerfiled Lecture will be given by Dr Elisa Fadda on the topic of "The Coronavirus Unveiled: Seeing the Unseen through the Lens of High-Performance Computing Simulations". Elisa is a computational chemist who is interested in carbohydrates, and will be talking about using computer simulations to understand the role they can play in infection. While we are partially back on campus, the lecture will be virtual (by Zoom). If you'd like to come along, please sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maynooth-university-hamilton-institute-ian-dangerfield-lecture-tickets-172597643197?ref=estw

01/10/2020

This year's Ian Dangerfiled Talk will be given by Dr. Robert Cuffe (BBC News) and is about "Numbers in the Newsroom". Robert will be talking about how journalists respond to breaking news stories based on numbers, and numbers and uncertainty in the
news. This year, the talk will be online at 19:00 Thursday 15th October 2020, and we are asking people to register at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ian-dangerfield-lecture-tickets-123306847099 so we can send the required link to everyone.

Dr. Robert Cuffe, Head of Statistics, BBC News

29/04/2020

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04/10/2019

This year, the Dangerfiled Lecture is is being given by Paul Patras, who is going to talk about the Perils (and Potential) of Fitness Tracking Systems. The talk is on Friday 18th October starting at 18:30. All are welcome, but if you think you'll make it along, drop me a note, so we can plan for numbers.

Speaker: ​Professor Paul Patras, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh Title: "The Perils (and Potential) of Fitness Tracking Systems" Abstract: We are increasingly drawn towards making personal discoveries and lifestyle adjustments, using data captured by wearable and mobile devices. As ...

01/04/2019

Jonathan and Giulio Prevedello both graduated last week! Congratulations!

20/09/2018

Our annual public talk, the Dangerfield Lecture, will be held on the 19th October at 18:30. The speaker is Prof. Serena A. Corr, who will speak on "Nanomaterials for energy and the environment: though they be but little, they are fierce". The talk will be held in the Hamilton Institute, Eolas Building in Maynooth University. All are welcome, but please let us know if you plan to attend.

Abstract:
Materials on the nanoscale can often display properties that are different from their bulk counterparts. To evaluate these properties and to assess the structural features that give rise to these, we can employ a range of tools to fully assess these materials across multiple length and time scales. In this talk, we will explore some small materials making big impacts in the fields of energy storage and artefact conservation. I will share some of our latest investigations using synchrotron X-ray facilities to uncover the hidden depths of the Mary Rose wooden hull and the nanostructured materials embedded within her timbers. These structural investigations are now informing conservators of new methods for treating priceless artefacts such as the Mary Rose to conserve her for generations to come. I will also show how elementary particles like muons can be passed through materials to act as beacons, revealing information about how lithium ions move through battery components. Understanding how ions move through materials gives us opportunities for designing next generation batteries and I will show you our latest efforts in developing all-solid state batteries for safer energy storage.