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Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt To Deliver Lecture at Maynooth University

Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt

The Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt will speak on Monday, April 14, at 6:30pm for the 2025 Faculty of Science and Engineering Dean’s Lecture

Maynooth University will host Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt for the 2025 Faculty of Science and Engineering Dean’s Lecture on Monday, April 14, at 6:30 PM in the TSI Building, North Campus.

Professor Schmidt, known for his groundbreaking work on supernovae and the accelerating expansion of the universe, will present a talk titled "The Universe from Beginning to End." He will explore how astronomers have pieced together the history of the cosmos—from the Big Bang to the present—while also discussing unanswered mysteries like dark energy and black holes.

The event includes a Q&A session, offering attendees the chance to engage with one of the world’s leading astrophysicists. Admission is free, but tickets are limited. Registration is available on this link

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