
Valtin Institute of Research and Dissemination
As one of Eorzea's leading educational resources based in Dravania, how can we help you on your journey to learn what Hydaelyn has to offer?

Address
Plot 42, Ward 2 (Mateus) Empyreum
In Character Location:
The Old Ruling Quarter of Emporium, Sharlayan's abandoned Dravanian colony south of modern-day Idyllshire
Open Library Night

Open from 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST
As new curators of the Great Gubal Library, VIRD has made it part our mission to act as the liaison between previously unobtainable knowledge and the common man of Eorzea. Allow us to bridge the gap between you and your needed research materials by visiting our main level library display and talking to our staff members to help you find what you're looking for.Visit our front desk for guidance, peruse the main level stacks for casual learning, or visit our upper level cafe for some discussion with fellow researchers and educational enthusiasts!
Open Lecture Series

Open from 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST
Room 6 in the Additional Chambers
Come join our research staff as they spend a bell or two presenting specialized topics that they've spent a significant amount of time researching and experiencing. With a Q&A at the end for lingering thoughts and burning questions, our goal is not to satisfy your curiosity but to make it burn brighter, as well as guide you in finding answers to your knowledge-based desires.Lectures will begin half an hour after opening time to allow for the presenter and guests to get settled in. See the below notice for who will be presenting our next lecture:

Bi-Annual Research Showcase

Presentation tables open from
7:30 - 9:30 PM EST
Have you ever wondered what researchers and academics get up to all day? Visit VIRD's Research Showcase to experience the culmination of our staff's efforts in discovering, obtaining, and sharing exciting finds from around the star. Be it an ad hoc lecture/discussion from one of our researchers or an exploration of some of our recovered relics put on display, we're sure to give you an inspiring glimpse of the realm of academia.Have questions for our staff? We love questions! Bring topics of discussion to debate, share, or learn with and we'll reciprocate.See the below schedule for who will be presenting at our next showcase:

