Maynooth University Masterclass in Cosmology & Astrophysics

When

Friday, November 17, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM

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What are black holes? How did they form? How did our Universe begin and how will it end? What is the JWST and what has it shown us?

A Masterclass for 5th & 6th year students! We invite teachers to book for their students.

10am - 11.45am, Friday November 17

Join Dr John Regan and Dr Patrick Kavanagh from Maynooth University to learn about some of the most fascinating objects in our Universe and about the origin of our Universe.

This Masterclass in Cosmology & Astrophysics is specifically designed to cater for second level students in the Leaving Cert Cycle. The 2 hour presentation will cover some of the leading ideas in astrophysics research today while also introducing students to the fundamental research being conducted at Maynooth University today. Students will learn about the degree course in Theoretical Physics and Physics with Astrophysics at Maynooth, the topics which are covered in the course and what students can do with a degree in Physics.