Royal Society of NSW News & Events

Royal Society of NSW News & Events
JUN
07

1313th OGM and Open Lecture

“Making rights a reality — the need for a Human Rights Act for Australia”Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAALPresidentAustralian Human Rights Commission Date: Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, SydneyEntry: Society members, $10; Non-members, $20; Students, $5. Registratio...

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JUN
14

[email protected]: June 2023

Dr Cathy Foley

[email protected] byHer Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW “Importance of scientific ideas and discovery to Australia's future”Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM DistFRSN FAA FTSEAustralia's Chief Scientist Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Live-streaming from Government House Sydney with availability o...

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JUN
20

Joint AIP, RACI, RSNSW, and ANSTO Presentation

“The Invisible Revealed” Dr Joseph BevittSenior Instrument Scientist, ANSTO Date: Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 7.00 pm AEST (preceded by an optional tour of ACNS at 5.30 pm)  Venue: Hybrid—ANSTO Discovery Centre, New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights NSW, and live streaming (link sent on the day of the event)Entry: No charge for the seminar, but $6...

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JUL
05

RSNSW Online Presentation 2023-2

“What we need to know about the Voice — before we vote”Panel comprising:Peter Baume AC DistFRSN, Megan Davis FRSN, Christopher Puplick AM, and Dean Ashenden Date: Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Zoom webinarEntry: No charge All are welcome Join the webinar here Summary: Peter Baume AC, who served as Minister for Aboriginal Af...

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AUG
10

[email protected]: August 2023

Professor Emma Johnston

[email protected] byHer Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW “Ideas for marine stewardship and sustainability in a time of acceleration”Professor Emma Johnston AO FRSN FAA FTSEDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)University of Sydney Date: Thursday, 10 August 2023, 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Government House Sydney (by forma...

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SEP
06

RSNSW Online Lecture 2023-3

“Challenges for Open Enquiry and Scholarship in a Divided Age”Professor Alan DavisonProfessor and DeanFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesUniversity of Technology Sydney Date: Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Zoom webinar (link to follow)Entry: No charge All are welcome Join the webinar here --> Summary: Are the current se...

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NOV
08

1316th OGM and 2022 Clarke Memorial Lecture

“Caves as observatories of groundwater recharge”Professor Andy Baker FRSN FAGUSchool of Biological, Earth, and Environment SciencesUNSW Sydney Date: Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, SydneyEntry: Society members, !10; Non-members, $20; Student, $5Registration:&nb...

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NOV
29

1317th OGM and Open Lecture

“What do we really know about 20th and 21st-century sea-level change?”Emeritus Professor John Church AO FAA FTSE FAMS FAGUClimate Change Research CentreUNSW Sydney Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, SydneyEntry: Society members, !10; Non-members, $20; Stude...

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MAY
03

RSNSW Online Lecture 2023-1

“Artificial Intelligence myths debunked — how AI is transforming humanity for the global good”Professor Michael Blumenstein FACSProfessor and Acting DeanFaculty of Engineering & ITUniversity of Technology Sydney Date: Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Zoom webinar Video presentation: YouTube video All are welcome Join the we...

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APR
05

156th AGM and 1312th OGM and Open Lecture

Professor Dietmar Muller

156th Annual General Meeting      and1312th Ordinary General Meeting   Date: Wednesday, 5 April 2022, 6.00 pm AEST Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, SydneyVideo Presentation: YouTube video Please register now --> This notice provides information about the: 156th Annual General Meeting and Council...

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APR
05

1312th OGM and 2019 Clarke Memorial Lecture

“Reconstructing ancient oceans, sea-level fluctuations, the deep carbon cycle and biodiversity ”Professor Dietmar Müller FAA FAGUProfessor of GeophysicsSchool of GeosciencesUniversity of Sydney Date: Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, SydneyVideo presentation: YouTub...

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MAR
24

Frontiers of Science Forum 2023

“Exploring major discoveries and theories in physics, mathematics, biology,  and chemistry” Hon Prof Robert Booy, University of SydneyDr Anna Romanov, UNSW SydneyAssoc Prof David Bishop, UTSAssoc Prof Susanna Guatelli, University of Wollongong A joint meeting of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP),  the Teachers’ Guild of NSW (TGNSW...

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MAR
21

Annual Meeting of the Four Societies 2023

Franziska Teichmann

Energy in Germany and Europe — 2022 and beyond Franziska TeichmannHead, German Secretariat for Energy Cooperation with Australia and New Zealand A joint meeting of the Australian Institute of Energy, the Australian Nuclear Association, the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia, and the Royal Society of NSW — this year organised by the Austral...

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MAR
15

1311th OGM and 2022 Student Award Presentations

Shankar Dutt
Clara Chung Ming Liu
Thomas Mesaglio
Anyang Zhao

Royal Society of NSW 2022 Student Award Presentations Shankar Dutt, ANUClara Liu Chung Ming, UTS Thomas Mesaglio, UNSW SydneyAnyang Zhao, ANU  Date: Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 6.30 pm AEDT Video presentation: YouTube video All are welcome Click here to join the Zoom webinar onWednesday 15 March at 6.30pm --> The evening’s program comprises...

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MAR
10

RSNSW 2023 Annual Dinner and Presentation of Awards

  Date: Friday 10 March 2023  Venue and times:  Sydney Modern, Art Gallery of NSW 6.30 for 7.00 pm Registration: $200 (incl. GST) per person, closing at 5.00 pm on 27 February 2023 Dress: Black tie Enquiries: By email to RSNSW Events All are welcome This year's Annual Dinner and Presentation of Awards will be held in Sydney...

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MAR
02

[email protected]: March 2023

Dr John Vallance

[email protected] byHer Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW “Aristotle on life and thought in the sub-lunary sphere”Dr John Vallance FRSN FAHAState Librarian of NSW Date: Thursday, 2 March 2023, 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Live streamed from Government House SydneyVideo presentation: YouTube video Society Members and Fel...

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FEB
01

1310th OGM and Open Lecture

“Drones, Smart Munitions, and Cyberspace: the 21st Century Defence of Ukraine and its implications for Australia” Major General (Retd) Fergus (Gus) McLachlan AO &Colonel (Retd) Andrew Condon CSC   Date: Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, Sydney Entry: Society me...

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JAN
01

Calendar of Meetings 2023

Events Calendar for 2023 Please check this page regularly since the program is under ongoing development.Most recent update: 24 May 2023 Follow the links below for meetings held by the Society in Sydney, in Newcastle by the Hunter Branch, in Mittagong by the Southern Highlands Branch, and in Western NSW by the Western NSW Branch. Sydney Meetings Hu...

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DEC
07

1309th OGM and Open Lecture

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“Harnessing solar energy through catalysis to make chemicals and fuel”Scientia Professor Rose Amal AC FRSN FAA FTSEScientia Professor of EngineeringSchool of Chemical EngineeringUNSW Sydney Date: Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, SydneyVideo presentation: YouTube presentatio...

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NOV
30

RSNSW Poggendorff Lecture 2021

“A plant breeder’s perspective on food security and climate change”Professor Richard TrethowanProfessor of Plant BreedingDirector, Plant Breeding InstituteSydney Institute of AgricultureUniversity of Sydney Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 4.00 – 6.00 pm AEDT  Venue: Ground Floor Auditorium, Michael Spence Building (F23), Corner, Eastern Ave...

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